Regatta Programme
The 2025 Regatta Programme to be published shortly.
2024 ARCHIVE
This year we have another fun packed programme of events on and off the water during the regatta.
As always, we’ve made some small changes based on last years event and our competitors feedback so please take the time to read this years programme.
If you have any questions please make an enquiry via the website or sign-up to our mailing list and we will send you our guide to planning your attendance.
2024 Thursday 12th September, pre-regatta day
1600 Boats arrive at Shepard’s Marina. The marina docking master will allocate berthing positions.
1730-1930 Early registration and collection of your teams entry pack at the Island Sailing ClubMeet the committe and enjoy a drink in the ISC bar with its large outside terrace with stunning views over the Solent.
The Island Sailing Club warmly welcomes Little Britain crews to their bar and restaurant, but booking the restaurant is recommended.
Later, meet up on the High Street pub trail via the Fountain Inn, Pier View, the Anchor, the Duke of York on route back to Shepard’s Marina, your accommodation or restaurant.
2024 Friday 13th September, race day one (2 planned races)
0800 Final registration and collection of your teams entry pack at the Sugarstore in Shepard’s Marina for boats that have not already registered.0900 Skippers’ briefing by the Principal Race Officer, and Ollie Thomas, LBCC Race Director at the Sugarstore or on the hard outside. With tea and coffee served.
1055 Race 1 first warning signal for racing and cruiser classes with other races following as soon as possible afterwards.
During racing, onshore teams are invited to use the Island Sailing Club facilities during the day. There is an excellent viewing platform. LBCC wrist bands will allow entry.1600 Pontoon Party with bar, special food bites and music. Meet up with fellow crews and industry professionals. What a chilled way to work, on the pontoons and at the Sugarstore. Drinks and food bites will be available.
Day 1 race results will be published on the regatta notice board.
1900 Supper at the Royal Yacht Squadron – Limited spaces for racing crews only. Book online before the event.
All other crews and entries are to make their own supper arrangements for Friday evening.
Post supper networking opportunities in the Anchor Inn, Vectis Tavern, Pier View and the Fountain Inn. There is a live band at the Anchor till late.
Please note, there is no RORC Saturday Supper organised this year as the refurbished clubhouse is not available to us this year.
2024 Saturday 14th September, race day two (3 planned races)
0800 Skippers’ briefing by the Principal Race Officer, and Ollie Thomas, LBCC Race Director at the Sugarstore or on the hard outside. With tea and coffee served.0925 Race 3 first warning signal for racing and cruiser classes with other races following as soon as possible afterwards.
During racing, onshore teams are invited to use the Island Sailing Club facilities during the day. There is an excellent viewing platform. LBCC wrist bands will allow entry.1600 Pontoon Party with bar and full on dirty burgers with networking on the pontoons and at the Sugarstore. Charity fundraising activities will be held at the marina, and your support and donations will be most welcome.
1900-1930 at the marina, prize giving and awards to the Little Britain Challenge Cup 2024 winner, class winners, the greenest boat trophy and the Women racing boat trophy.
Event results will be published on the regatta notice board.
Regatta village closes at 2000.
All crews and entries are to make their own supper arrangements for Saturday evening.
Post supper networking opportunities in the Anchor Inn, Vectis Tavern, Pier View and the Fountain Inn. There is a live band at the Anchor till late.
Sunday 15th September, homeward bound
Boats depart Shepard’s Marina by 1200. If you wish to stay longer you must extend your stay by making enquiries at the marina office.