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A 12' single handed keelboat with 350lbs of lead to keep it upright designed by Jo Richards to look like a Twelve metre yacht and react in the same way to give match racing practice for the America’s Cup crews. The Class was started at Bembridge (Isle of Wight) in the early 80s and is now regular at four clubs in the UK.

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Show news Bembridge Illusion Vernon's Easter Egg Cup
Good Friday was pretty miserable, especially for the Race Officers
Posted on 20 Apr Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2025
Another superb weekend of sailing for the fleet
Posted on 14 Apr Illusion and 2.4m joint open at Middle Nene
Postponed event finally runs, and the two classes meet for the first time
Posted on 9 Apr Illusion Nationals at Bembridge
Mark Downer keeps visitor Jack Grogan at bay
Posted on 31 Mar Bembridge Illusion Spring Plate 2025
Could Mark Downer win the trophy for the 15th time?
Posted on 16 Mar Bembridge Illusion Stratton Memorial Trophy 2025
Bright sunshine and a gentle breeze makes for a glorious weekend on the water
Posted on 3 Mar Bembridge Illusion Valentine Trophy
Luckily, the tides were perfect for the weekend nearest 14th February
Posted on 16 Feb Bembridge Illusion Team Racing 2024-2025
Almost perfect condition on Sunday in the harbour
Posted on 3 Feb Bembridge Illusion Prince Philip Cup
18 boats in the middle of January is pretty good!
Posted on 19 Jan Bembridge Illusion Flying Dutchman
Four races held on Saturday as Sunday's forecast was horrible
Posted on 6 Jan Bembridge Illusion Icebreaker 2024
It was great to see 19 boats eager to start racing
Posted on 31 Dec 2024 Bembridge Illusion Christmas Cracker 2024
An overcast, misty and fickle weekend on the Isle of Wight
Posted on 30 Dec 2024 Bembridge Illusion Picnic Hamper
25 boats enjoy a challenging six races with the breeze flicking 20+ degrees at times
Posted on 16 Dec 2024 Bembridge Illusion Bill's Barrell 2024
A new Rule 10 introduced for the event
Posted on 2 Dec 2024 Bembridge Illusion Bailey Bowl
26 keen sailors racing off Silversands beach and in the harbour
Posted on 18 Nov 2024 Bembridge Illusion Guy Fawkes Trophy 2024
Great to see 24 boats racing in the harbour
Posted on 4 Nov 2024 Bembridge Illusion Trafalgar Trophy
Four races held in warm bright sunshine
Posted on 21 Oct 2024 Illusion class opening weekend at Bembridge
A variable wind proved testing for both the helms and the mark layers
Posted on 7 Oct 2024 Illusion 8 Hour Race at Middle Nene
A spectator event with a social get-together on the shore
Posted on 23 Jul 2024 Bembridge Illusion season comes to a close
With the St George's Day Trophy and the Woodford Long Distance Race
Posted on 29 Apr 2024 Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2024
Racing for the drawing of Jo Richards' original concept drawing of the Illusion
Posted on 22 Apr 2024 Bembridge Illusion Flying Dutchman Trophy
A challenging weekend thanks to Storm Kathleen
Posted on 7 Apr 2024 Bembridge Illusion Vernon's Easter Egg Cup 2024
Battling gale warnings, icy rain and cancelled ferries
Posted on 31 Mar 2024 Bembridge Illusion Spring Plate 2024
Fourteen boats rigged up to race on Saturday
Posted on 25 Mar 2024 Illusion Prince Philip Memorial Trophy 2024
Forecast and early tides kept a number of competitors away
Posted on 11 Mar 2024 Bembridge Illusion Bill's Barrel 2024
Almost perfect conditions after a week of rain and strong winds
Posted on 4 Mar 2024 Illusion Nationals 2024 at Bembridge
An early start to championship season this year!
Posted on 26 Feb 2024 Bembridge Illusion Valentine Trophy
One helm had "transgressed on more than one occasion"
Posted on 11 Feb 2024 Bembridge Illusion Team Racing second event
Saturday deliveres an almost perfect gentle South-South-Westerly breeze
Posted on 29 Jan 2024 Bembridge Illusion Stratton Trophy 2024
Finally an event without strong winds and heavy rain
Posted on 14 Jan 2024
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© Mike Samuelson Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2025
© Mike Samuelson Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2025
© Mike Samuelson Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2025
© Mike Samuelson Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2025
© Mike Samuelson Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2025
© Mike Samuelson Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2025
© Mike Samuelson Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2025
© Mike Samuelson Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2025
© Mike Samuelson Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2025
© Mike Samuelson Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2025
© Mike Samuelson Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2025
© Mike Samuelson Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2025
© Mike Samuelson Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2025
© Mike Samuelson Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2025
© Mike Samuelson Illusion and 2.4m joint open meeting at Middle Nene
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