Belvidere Cup 2026
Notice of Race will be posted here: TBC
Arrow Trophy 4th / 5th October 2025
Notice of Race will be posted here: TBC
As with previous years, there will be a split fleet, with 10x Sunsail Jeanneau F41s and 10x Fairview Sailing Oceanis 37s. The consequent racing format will remain the same. Yachts will be allocated on the basis of racing results from previous years, with new schools included in the draw.
Details of the yachts are below – note that F41s have a maximum crew of ten and a minimum for racing of eight. The Oceanis 37s have a maximum crew of eight with a minimum of six.
Given these smaller crew sizes only two ‘ringers’ will be permitted in F41 crews. For Oceanis 37s a maximum of two ringers are allowed in a full crew of eight but only one ringer in smaller crews unless agreed by the fleet at the Saturday briefing. For either yacht, ringers must not be either the Helmsman or the Tactician.
THE YACHTS
The F41s are based on the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey range and like the F40s have a symmetric (dip pole) spinnaker. We require a minimum of eight crew (maximum ten) for the F41s, and are allowing a maximum of two declared ‘ringers’.
The Oceanis 37 has an asymmetric spinnaker and a maximum crew of eight (minimum of six). Two ‘ringers’ will be allowed in a full crew of eight but only one if the crew totals less than eight, unless agreed by the fleet at the Saturday briefing.
ACCOMMODATION
Most crews choose to sleep onboard the yachts, but the various Cowes yacht clubs and B&Bs are bookable personally. Note that despite the crew sizes mentioned above the new F41s sleep only nine, and that is in four double and one single berths – so perhaps too cosy for some! The Oceanis 37s offer even cosier sleeping arrangements!
Berthing:
This will be in Shepherd Wharf as per previous years, from 1700 on Friday 4th to morning Sunday 6th. Those yachts wishing to berth in alternative locations are requested to notify the secretary by 30th September.
Dinner:
This will be in the Royal Ocean Racing Club on Saturday 5th. Competitors are requested to arrive at RORC by 1800 for pre-dinner cocktails. Dress is blazer, slacks, and tie, or equivalent. Menus to be confirmed.