Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Solent Sunbeam fleet enjoyed some incredibly close racing in their 22-strong fleet at Cowes Classic Week which was held in superb racing conditions. The Sunbeams were the second largest Class attending the Week and it was the Class’s largest turnout for the Week...
Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Prior to the start of the race for the ‘Dainty Dish’ on the 4th July 2021, the owner of the first Sunbeam V1 Dainty, Peter Nicholson, was presented with a glass bowl to commemorate the fiftieth running of the annual passage race from Itchenor to Cowes which started in...
Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
The 98 year-old Solent Sunbeam Class is delighted to announce the launch of the latest new Sunbeam V71 Tiffany on Wednesday the 16th June. Tiffany is the second new boat to be launched in 2021 and she joins the ever-growing, Solent Sunbeam Class which are based at...
Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Sunbeam fleet raced in champagne sailing conditions on Day 1 of keelboat week. The fleet started in 10 knots of a strengthening south west sea breeze which touched 15 knots at times. Race officer David McGregor set a start line between Chalkdock and Baker and the...
Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Bank Holiday weekend at the end of May saw 22 Solent Sunbeams competing in challenging sailing conditions for one of its seasons highlights, the Chittagong Cup, with 4 races held over 2 days. The winds were generally very light and there were at times huge shifts...
