Racing

All of us at Poole Sailing have a keen interest in Yacht Racing! Our Principal, Rob Gibson, is currently writing the RYA’s new handbook ‘Racing for Cruising Yachts and Keel Boats.’  So there is no better place to go for race training!
Yacht racing is a ‘Team Sport’, in fact it is probably the best team sport in the world!  For that reason we concentrate our Race Training and Coaching on teams, rather than individuals but in packages to suit your needs and aspirations!  For instance:

New Teams - With a Yacht

For newly formed teams or existing crews keen to give racing a try, we can provide an experienced Race Coach to advise on Tactics, Boat Handling, Crew Organisation and Sail Handling Techniques, on your boat. They can even stay with you to guide you through your first event.
Price for this expert service is £200/day plus travelling expenses for events away from Poole.

New Teams - Without a Yacht

For teams who have not decided which boat to purchase or who intend chartering, we can provide the same service on one of our Cruiser Racing Yachts!  Starting base is dependant on crew size.  Poole, for a team with a minimum of six, and a maximum of eight sailors, or Hamble, for teams with a minimum of eight and a maximum of ten.  Price is the same, £95/person/day.

Existing and Developing Teams

For experienced teams who want to improve performance or take a critical look at their teamwork and sail trim, we can provide an Experienced Race Coach plus trail boat, driver and video equipment, to give active advice on the water, both on and off the boat. They will also provide detailed briefings and de-briefings supported by video evidence.
Price from £750/day using your yacht, or from £1150/day using ours

Several of the trusted members of our Instructor Team, both past and present, provide Racing Opportunities through their own businesses or Race Teams, and we are happy to recommend them as follows:

Solent Winter and Spring Race Series

Places are often available Sailing with Peter Randall (Windhover Sailing) on his Beneteau 40.7 ‘Buccaneer’, one of the most successful 40.7’s on the Solent.

Round the Island Race

Try for a place on this classic as part of Martin Pearson’s crew on his Dehler 33 ‘Ruthless.’ Expect to work hard and then play hard as Ruthless will be trying for yet another class win! Martin trades as Gulliver Charters.

Classic Offshore Races and International Regattas

Past colleague Andy Middleton provides first class opportunities to take part in many of the worlds’ classic offshore races, through his company ‘Global Yacht Racing’, so if you aspire to a ‘Fastnet’ or a ‘Sydney Hobart’ place then call Andy.

For prices apply to the individuals concerned. For contact details see ‘Services and Links’.