LBCC NextGen Sonar Cup

The LBCC NextGen Sonar Cup is the inaugural One-Day Property & Construction Industry Event held on Friday 11th September 2026 in Cowes.  It is held during the 39th Edition of the Little Britain Challenge Cup Regatta (11/12th Sept).

The booking form and prices are here on this downloadable Next Gen Entry Form 2026

The NOR, Notice of Race, can be viewed and downloaded here. LBCC NOR – NEXT GEN SONAR CUP – 09-04-2026

The programme guide is below.

The LBCC NextGen Sonar Cup is a series of races organised by the Island Sailing Club with their 23ft International Sonars. It is an exciting inaugural event for 2026 and supports the property and construction industry’s Next Generation community. This next generation event is organised by the Little Britain Challenge Cup committee in partnership with the Island Sailing Club.

International Sonars are a one-design 7-metre keel boat designed in 1979 by Bruce Kirby – the designer of the famous Laser dinghy. With its large cockpit, Bermudian rig with large main and jib, Sonars are fast and exciting to sail and ideal for both beginners and experienced racers.

To appeal to the Next-Gen sailor, the LBCC NextGen Sonar Cup will be a white-sails only series. A maximum of four persons are required to race in each of the Sonars, however, an eligible qualified skipper is required within the team for safety reasons. The skipper can be provided by the ISC, should you request.

The LBCC NextGen Sonar Cup is age restricted.

This is due to the spirit and purpose of the inaugural event.  Crews must be from the property and construction industry, must be under the age of 40 with the exception of the nominated skipper who can be any age and from any industry.

LBCC NEXTGEN SAILING –  is low cost, it’s for one day, it’s in Cowes (the mecca of sailing), it’s easy to organise at team,
we get to sail Island Sailing Club’s 21ft Sonars, it’s great for team building & client relations, you get to network with industry friends during the Little Britain Challenge Cup at the famous Island Sailing Club bar and balcony.

Programme Guide for the LBCC NextGen Sonar Cup

0830 Club open for registration. Coffee and Tea available.
0930 Skippers and crew briefing – all must attend
1000 Join your boat on the club pontoons
1100 First race will not be before 1100h.  Packed lunch provided will be between races.  the number of races will be confirmed at the briefing.
1530Return to ISC, and access changing rooms
1600 Drinks at the club bar, and networking of the viewing balcony
1730 Trophies, awards, and fund raising
1900 Networking dinner with the Next Gen Crews and the Little Britain Challenge Cup crews.  Tickets available from the Little Britain team, and the Island Sailing Club