This year's Round the Isle of Sheppey Race took part on the 3rd September. There are 4 starts, depending on the handicap of the boat.
The race itself proved challenging both physically and mentally. The long beat in light airs was frustrating as most boats zig-zagged along the foreshore to stay out of the tide.
What makes this race unique is the Kingsferry Bridge where you have to disembark, capsize your boat and walk it under. Competitors were greeted by a very enthusiastic and very professional beach team who assisted boats under. A top quality service!
The Round the Isle of Sheppey Race is so unique, so challenging, and yet so rewarding. Sailing around the picturesque island with its history and nature is just a delight. The small club on the north Kent coast can really put on a big show. IOSSC would like to thank all those competitors that ignored the forecast and took on the challenge. As a competitor, I'd like to thank IOSSC for its superb attitude, professionalism, welcome, brilliant social, and of course the race itself.
On handicap Chris Martin & John Tailby in the Merlin proved victorious, winning the race by just 39 seconds over the F18 of Tim Neal & Simon Farren. They also won the Fast Handicap Trophy.
First Medium Fleet boat went to the Laser 2000 of Alistair Moppet & Sarah Sneddon
First Slow Handicap was Ian Brunger in the Laser/ILCA
First Lady Helm went to Melanie Clark (and it was her first ever Island Race!)
The fast Windsurf went to Andy Gibson
All at IOSSC can't wait to see you all (and more) at next year's event.
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