Solution Open at Lee-on-the-Solent Sailing Club - Preview
by Jon Steward 22 Jun 03:29 PDT
19-20 July 2025
Lee-on-the-Solent Solution Open © Jamie Robinson
The Solution Class Association invites you to join us for our next open meeting at Lee-on-the-Solent Sailing Club (LOSSC) over the weekend of the 19th and 20th of July.
Situated in the central Solent, a renowned sailing area between the Isle of Wight and mainland England, you can be assured of champagne sailing in bright sunshine with 12-15 knots of the finest southwesterly breeze available. (Other forecasts are available.) Combine this with LOSSC being home to the largest fleet of Solutions in the world (if you didn't already, you must reread "in the world" in the voice of Jeremy Clarkson)—this really is an event not to be missed!
Following the racing, you have the opportunity to relax and relive the excitement of the day with your fellow competitors in the clubhouse, where SailGP will be shown on the large-screen TV. An evening meal will be served, followed by Sprucy's nautical-themed quiz.
Competitors are encouraged to pre-enter via the Lee-on-the-Solent Sailing Club website, where camping and motorhome pitches are also available.
Will the newly re-appointed four-time national champion Ian Morgan prevail again, or will you come out on top?
National Masters winner Col Smedley has previously been very quick at LOSSC and could push Ian off the top spot.
Nick Martin will have the home advantage at this event and will be one to watch.
With regulars James Jarvey attending SailGP and Martin Tubb refusing to return from Canada mid-holiday, they are unable to compete. We are sure of some exciting and unexpected results. Please enter here.
Combined with the Phantom and Blaze fleets we are looking forward to a great festival of racing on one of the best open water race-courses on the South coast.
Saturday 19th July
0830 - Arrival and rigging. Bacon rolls, tea and coffee etc. available from the galley in the dinghy park.
1255 - First Warning Signal. Three Back-to-Back races.
1800 (ish) - Daily Prize giving in the bar.
1900 - Sailor's dinner in the Club House (please book online with entry so we can cater for the right numbers, we will show Day One of the Portsmouth SailGP event from that afternoon on the big screen).
2030(ish!) - Sprucey's light-hearted, Nautical themed pub quiz. A great opportunity to revive class or club rivalries. Who can back up their on the water performance with amazing brain power?!
Sunday 20th July
1055 - First Warning Signal. Three Back-to-Back races. Last possible warning signal 1500.
1630-1700 - Event Prize giving in the clubhouse (As soon as possible after the last race).
Please get your entries in early. Entry on the day may be restricted.