Cherbourg Race 3rd – 5th April

JOG Cherbourg Race – Easter Offshore Adventure

The Cherbourg Race marks the first offshore race of the JOG Offshore calendar — the perfect way to kick-start the season and
begin your championship campaign.
This relatively short but exciting 75-mile course takes you straight out of the Solent to the East, then across the English Channel to Cherbourg.
The outbound race starts on Good Friday, setting the fleet on a fast passage to Port Chantereyne, where crews can enjoy a well-earned dinner and a few bière pression after their Channel crossing.
After a relaxed evening in port, the return race begins on Sunday morning, bringing the fleet back to the JOG finish line in Cowes – perfectly timed for a tea-time arrival. That leaves Easter Monday free to unwind and enjoy your Easter eggs ashore!

Race Details

  • Friday Course: Cowes to Cherbourg – approximately 75 miles
  • Saturday Course Cherbourg to Cowes – approximately 75 miles
  • Outbound Start: Good Friday
  • Return Start: Sunday morning
  • Finish: Cowes (Sunday afternoon/tea-time)

 

What’s Included Onboard

  • Crew positions and teamwork
  • Sail trimming (upwind and downwind)
  • Boat speed and helming to a compass course
  • Race tactics and boat handling
  • Race navigation practice
  • Yacht: Corby 45
  • Skipper & Crew: Experienced racing skipper plus 3 professional crew

 

Also Included: 

  • Onboard food while racing
  • Accommodation onboard
  • Wet weather gear
  • Mooring and race entry fees