The Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club (IOSSC) hosted the annual round the Isle of Sheppey race on the 1st September 2024. As is now the norm, those who arrived on Saturday are offered 'round the cans' racing to test there rigging in preparation for the big event.
Despite the varied forecasts, 45 competitors entered the race, (up 10 boats from 2023). The Saturday was indeed challenging (1 weather app got it right!) and racing was abandoned.
Sunday however was perfect, 15 to 17kts from the ENE and sunshine! 45 entries made the epic voyage around the picturesque island of Sheppey, The fleet was split into 4 starts, Slow Monohulls, Medium Monohulls, Fast monohulls/slow Cats and Fast Catamaran Handicaps starting at 1000 and then every 30 minutes.
It was the Nacra 20 who took line honours in a fantastic time of 1hour 54minutes, just 2 minutes of the record set in 2010! The 4 F18s all crossing the line in formation, but it was ADAM PIGGOTT & ROBBY-JON GARCKA (WESTON SC) who crossed the line 2nd on the water, and took the win on handicap to be crowned IOSSC's Round the Island Race winners 2024.
LEE MARRIOTT in the Blaze crossed the line 6th on the water to be the first Monohull boat just ahead of the Dart 18 fleet.
This small club with a big personality knows how to host good events. Socials on Friday and Saturday where well attended in the welcoming and friendly club house. Food was served throughout the weekend, and of course, the bar was well stocked. IOSSC would like to thank SailRacer for providing trackers and all competitors and volunteers who made the journey and competed. It was a blast (literally!). Next years Island Race is scheduled for 06/07 September 2025. We all hope you can make it. Drone footage, pictures, videos and more can be found on our facebook group @IOS Sailing Club.
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