The 2023 McMeekin results were based on the outcome of 52 qualifying races with 20 results to count. For 2023, the class had agreed to exclude the results from Itchenor Keelboat Week (V5). The top two boats (Danny and Sky) were separated by a 10 point margin, having...

Itchenor, 15th September 2023 – The Solent Sunbeam Class, known for its rich history and enduring elegance, continues to flourish with the launch of the magnificent GRP Solent Sunbeam V74 Odyssey. A Symbol of Optimism and Heritage As she slipped into the water by...

The largest ever gathering of Sunbeams took part in a Regatta celebrating their 100 years of racing from the 7-9 June at Itchenor Sailing Club.  The Sunbeam was designed by the celebrated yacht designer, Alfred Westmacott in 1922 and is considered by many to be his...

Peter Nicholson and Mike Hollis the proud owners of Sunbeam Dainty V1 were presented with the Gstaad Yacht Club's very prestigious trophy for winning the Centenarian of the Year award for 2023. Peter writes: "Dear Friends of Dainty, Thank you so much for your...

The ever-growing Solent Sunbeam Class based at Itchenor Sailing Club is looking forward to an action-packed year, the highlight of which is the Centenary Regatta which is to be marked by events in Chichester Harbour from the 7-9th June. This pretty, classic, three-man...

Peter Nicholson and Mike Hollis, owners of V1 'Dainty', recently made their annual trip with 'Dainty' to the south of France. Read here about their adventures cruising and racing 'Dainty' at Classic Yacht Regattas at Cannes and St. Tropez      ...

A large fleet of 22 Solent Sunbeams enjoyed glorious sunny conditions for Itchenor Sailing Club's Keelboat Week held from June 13-17. The racing was incredibly close with 4 boats still with a chance of winning the regatta with one race to go. On day 1 Holly led the...

The Rees Reynolds Trophy is a one-off race, also forming part of the Out of Harbour Series. It is a navigational based out of harbour start and finish race, in the Eastern Solent, binoculars required and involving multi mile legs. This year did not disappoint with a...

The Henry Chisholm weekend is traditionally held over the first May Bank Holiday and 2022 saw a return to normal business with 19 Sunbeams on the water for our first major trophy of the year. On Saturday morning, possibly due to watching the Swallow fleet start under...

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...