XOD Captain's Cup at North Sails Cowes Week 2026 - Day 6

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XOD Captain's Cup at North Sails Cowes Week 2026 - Day 6

by Rory Paton 7 Aug 08:45 BST 1-7 August 2026

After an impromptu lay day due to breezy weather, the X boats started again from the RYS this time in a very shifty and puffy, north westerly across a flood tide the first mark SCRA.org was just to the west of Calshot.

After a general recall flag U was raised and that modified start plans. Boats starting on the ODM end appeared to do well, as did boats sailing along the beach, with a huge separation in the fleet.

Mayfly from the left and Astralita from the right, followed by Gleam, which established a good lead after a difficult run to Ben F Wood and beat to Jane, only to sail past the mark.

Astralita appeared to take the win, only to have fallen foul of the U Flag. This gave the win to Liz Whizz, followed by Lone Star and Swallow. As a result Lone Star has won the Captain's Cup with a day to spare. Congratulations to Nik Froud, Phil Lawrence and Spike King on a very well sailed and consistent regatta!

Day 6 Results: (top five)

1. Lizz Whizz David Howlett, Peter Robson, David Hughes
2. Lone Star Nik Froud,Phil Lawrence, Spike King
3. Swallow Ben McGrane, Richie Faulkner, James Ross
4. Madelaine Penny Fulford, Nigel Buckley, Chris MacLaughlin, Nerissa Smart
5. Foxglove Alastair Ashford Tom Smith Mark Palmer

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