Sail the Wight and help Age UK

SAILORS have been invited to help make this year’s Sail the Wight, in aid of Age UK Isle of Wight, the biggest ever. East Cowes Sailing Club, in conjunction with the Westerly Owners’ Association, has extended an invitation to join the sponsored charity race and cruise around the Island on Saturday, June 6. Sail the Wight has so far raised over £30,000 for deserving local charities, and organisers hope this year’s event will be one of the biggest yet. Two classes start from the iconic Royal Yacht Squadron line and the third from the line off East Cowes Sailing Club. The full Sail the Wight "east-about" circumnavigation race and cruise for two classes of yacht is roughly 55 nautical miles. The shorter course takes in roughly 12 nautical miles of the Solent. Following on from a good day’s sailing all skippers, crews, family and friends are invited to East Cowes Sailing Club for an evening celebration and awards presentation with bar, barbecue and music. East Cowes Sailing Club commodore Dave Casson said: "While I anticipate a great day on the water, whether racing or cruising in company, the main objective of Sail the Wight is to raise as much money as possible for Age UK Isle of Wight through entry fees and by individual boats and crews obtaining sponsorship." Entry, and sponsorship forms are available to download from www.sailthewight.org.uk or on (01983) 525282. Entry is £20 per boat.