2023 RIOW Race

A unique solo yacht race, with a Solo and a Double Handed class, around the Isle of WIght. Always keenly contested and SORC's best attended annual challenge. The vagaries of the wind and tides add to the already significant test of racing solo or double handed. This is the race every SORC skipper wants to win!

For this race SORC becomes SORC .... Solo Offshore Racing Club becomes Short-handed Offshore Racing Club!!

For the Double Handers, the race forms part of the 2023 UK Double Handed Offshore Series (UKDHOS), and UKDHOS will extract results and points accordingly.

UK Double Handed Offshore Series                                

The race will start and finish off Cowes after a circum-navigation of the Isle of Wight. East or Westabout (see Sailing Instructions).

• Prizes will be awarded for individual classes and overall

• UKDHOS double handed prizes

• The overall solo winner on corrected time under IRC wins "The Anticipation Cup"

• The first solo IRC boat on elapsed time wins the Watermark Trophy

• There will be a prize for the first solo Rookie under IRC

• Race Directors Discretionary Prize

• All skippers & crew get an event shirt

Weather Briefing - A complimentary pre-race weather briefing is being given by Deb Fish at 7pm on Friday evening at the RORC clubhouse. This is open to all SORC and UKDHOS skippers. RORC can provide dinner on the evening but please book a table direct with them via eventscowes@rorc.org or call 01983 293581.

Saturday Night Prize Giving - This will be held from 6.30pm onwards at the Island Sailing Club in the ground floor marquis, along with a BBQ dinner. To help us with numbers please email with the number attending from your boat. Dinner cost is payable on the evening.

Berthing Arrangements - Space has been block booked but will be on a first come first served basis - so please email with your berthing requirements in West Cowes for both Friday and Saturday evenings, and we will respond with arrangements. The berthing cost will need direct paying to the marina.

EMAIL Berthing and Prize-giving BBQ requirements

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS download

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS AMENDMENTS 1-3 download

A Virtual Mark off the Needles will be set to stop any rock hopping or wreck dodging!!!

UKDHOS training event on Sunday 11th June

UKDHOS are extending an invite to SORC skippers who might want to participate in a group training event. From our own experience, we know these are fun and informative. This particular event you can take on extra crew as the emphasis is "training". If you are interested then link through to the booking form at:

Training Interest Form

ENTRY LIST at 08/06/23