New Solent racing mark bonus

Friday, January 15, 2010

SAILINGA NEW Solent racing mark to improve course-setting options for Cowes Week and other regattas will be in place by Easter.

The Royal London Yacht Club (RLYC) has signed a three-year contract with Cowes Week Limited (CWL) for the sponsorship of a new seasonal racing mark in the central Solent.

CWL and the Solent Cruising and Racing Association (SCRA) have drawn up a shortlist of prime positions for new Solent racing marks to improve racing. The first will be sponsored by the Royal London Yacht Club and is positioned half way between Air Canada and East Knoll buoys and will be known as Royal London.

Peter Taylor, chairman of sailing at the RLYC, said: "We chose the mark immediately to the east of the Bramble Bank as it will be well positioned as a windward mark, away from the main shipping channel and in less tide, when sailing from marks located near to the mainland shore in prevailing SW wind conditions."

Peter Bateson, of the SCRA, said: "We welcome this support by the RLYC. This will greatly improve the course setting options both for Cowes Week and the rest of the season’s regattas."