JOG Lonely Tower & Great Escape Races – March 21–22, 2026

Shake off the winter cobwebs and kick-start your sailing season with a weekend of exciting yacht racing!
Join us aboard Incisor for the Junior Offshore Group (JOG)’s Lonely Tower and Great Escape races.
A perfect opportunity to get back into the rhythm of competitive yacht racing.

Saturday: The Lonely Tower Race
This 35-mile race starts from the JOG line at Cowes, heading eastward to the iconic Nab Tower, a distinctive structure built in 1918 to protect the Solent from enemy submarines and now serves as a key navigation mark for Solent shipping. Once we have rounded the Nab – it is a dash back westward to the finish line.

Sunday: The Great Escape Race
Sunday’s shorter 20-mile race with the course set on the day, designed for lively inshore
racing with an afternoon finish.
What’s Included:

• Qualified skipper and first mate
• Race entry fees
• Food and drink while racing
• Onboard accommodation
• General yacht expenses

A fantastic early-season weekend to hone your racing skills, enjoy great company, and experience the thrill of competitive sailing. Experience is not essential but enthusiasm is.