18ft skiff European fleet head for the UK

Two back to back events to be held in Weymouth and Hayling

After their successful European Championships in Six-Fours, France the European 18ft Skiff Fleet takes to UK waters next week for two events over the course of seven days on the South Coast. Both events are being supported by Ronstan.

The skiffs first head for Weymouth, to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, for Round 3 of the European Grand Prix. This event also doubles up as the UK Class National Championships and will be sailed over three days between Sunday 10 August and Tuesday 12 August. The teams then have a day off to rest up, fix breakages and get themselves back up the coast to Hamble Point where Round 4 of the European Grand Prix will be held on the Solent by the Royal Southern Yacht Club from Thursday 14 August to Saturday 16 August.

This is the first time the Europeans have agreed to hold two of their circuit events in the UK, in recognition of the continuing strong presence of UK teams on the circuit. Following on from the earlier rounds at Garda and Six-Fours these events will prove critical in deciding overall European Grand Prix positions.

Racing on the first day of each event will get underway at 1.00pm with up to four races to be held each day