The 98 year old historic Solent Sunbeam class welcomed its latest addition to the fleet with the launch of a new boat at Itchenor on 30 March 2021.
National Swallow class launch SW.ITCH
The good news that outdoor sport can start again from the end of March could not have been better timed for sailing in the UK.
Swallow Class – new website, new builder and exciting plans afoot
One swallow does not a summer make . . . and the National Swallow Class has plans afoot to remedy that
Solent Sunbeams – Surviving and thriving despite Covid-19
The historic Solent Sunbeam fleet, which boasts 97-year-old wooden keelboats through to brand-new GRP hulls, has experienced one of its best sailing seasons despite the shadow of Covid-19 and a late start to the season
Small but perfectly formed – RS Vareo National Championships
A rarity these ‘new normal’ days . . . I received the results of a sailing national championship
And they’re OFF . . . Club racing is back
Club racing was back on the water this past weekend in both the UK and Europe
Solent Sunbeam – Input and photos required
The Solent Sunbeam class association are looking to track down past and present Sunbeam owners for a publication for the centenary celebrations in 2023
Re-inventing the Solent Sunbeam
Ten years ago the first GRP Solent Sunbeam was added to this near 100 year old classic Fleet. Since that landmark launch day – 8 July 2010 – eleven new GRP Sunbeams have been built
New Sunbeam launched to join 96 year old fleet at Itchenor
The 96-year-old Solent Sunbeam class welcomed a brand new yacht to its fleet last week with the launching of V70 Minty to join the 96 year old fleet at Itchenor
Merlin Rockets prepare for first Open Meeting at Itchenor SC
In these doom-laden times for club racing, it’s good to hear of the rapid development of the Merlin Rocket class at Itchenor SC