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COWES PORT HANDBOOK 2014 - 2015
RORC Easter Challenge
Friday, 18 to Sunday, 20 April
The first Solent-based event in the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s calendar,
the RORC Easter Challenge is designed as a training weekend for those
keen to improve their overall performance. Entries included teams from
the Solent, East Coast and West Country, as well as from France, Ireland,
and South Africa. RORC relax the rules on outside assistance and invite
coaching guru, Jim Saltonstall and a team of expert coaches to actively
participate and provide helpful tips to improve sail trim and boat handling
whilst the boats are racing. www.rorc.org
Warm Up Regatta
Sunday, 20 to Monday, 21 April
The Royal London Yacht Club will be running the traditional Warm Up
Regatta for Cowes Classes over the Easter weekend. All Cowes Classes Daring, Dragon, Etchells, RS Elites and XODs are invited to participate in
this shoreline event with two races on each day. www.rlyc.org.uk
Cowes Keelboat Solent Series & Cowes Keelboat Championship
April to October & May to September
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