torek 15th maj 2018
Solent Cup 2018 Report
From 4th May to 6th May this year’s X-Yachts GB Solent Cup returned to Hamble and The Royal Southern Yacht Club, who took care of the racing and our onshore entertainment.
Friday brought the Skipper’s Briefing, followed by the X-Yachts Owner’s Association Drinks, which were sponsored by Meridien Modena. Crews were happy in the Upper Bar with everyone joining for the Summer BBQ.
Saturday afternoon’s Dark & Stormy Rum reception was sponsored by North Sails. The onshore Surf Simulator competition was fun for all involved with The Lone Reveller entertaining us in the background. This set up a nice atmosphere before our Gala Dinner, which was attended by over 150 people. Fuzz Townshend of Car SOS was this year’s after dinner speaker, who told his story of how he’s gotten to where he is today.
On Sunday after racing, the fleet made their way back to The Royal Southern Yacht Club for after racing Chicken Curry, along with a Pimms drinks reception in conjunction with the Prize Giving. A lot of the crew viewed the weekend as a social event as well as some fun on the water. Thanks to the Royal Southern Yacht Club for being great hosts. We are looking forward to returning in the future.
Family Class Results
Rank |
Model |
Boat Name |
Sail No. |
Owner/Skipper |
R1 |
R2 |
Total |
|
1 |
XP 44 |
Minx |
GBR4533 |
Gary & Sasha Fry |
1 |
1 |
2 |
|
2 |
X-37 |
S X Girl |
GBR9837 T |
John White |
2 |
3 |
5 |
|
3 |
X4.3 |
Xenia |
GBR2543 |
Richard Nieveen |
4 |
2 |
6 |
|
4 |
XC 42 |
Roxanne |
IRL1346 |
Jason Dance |
5 |
5 |
10 |
|
5 |
XC 38 |
Elixier |
GBR4440 L |
Nigel Bartlett |
3 |
9 |
12 |
|
6 |
X4.3 |
Alexis |
GBR9800 T |
Nick Mulholland |
9 |
4 |
13 |
|
7 |
X-34 |
Aura |
GBR32746 L |
Gwynne Lewis |
8 |
7 |
15 |
|
8 |
XC 42 |
PresenXe |
GBR4200 X |
Anne Gunther |
7 |
8 |
15 |
|
9 |
XC 42 |
Skedaddle |
GBR4487 L |
Nigel Davies |
10 |
6 |
16 |
|
10 |
X4.3 |
Sprit |
GBR4511 |
Jonathan Nicholls |
6 |
11 |
17 |
Open Sports Class A Results
Rank |
Model |
Boat Name |
Sail No. |
Owner/Skipper |
R1 |
R2 |
R3 |
R4 |
Total |
|
1 |
X-50 |
Exhilarance |
GBR1435 L |
Clive Buesnel |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
2 |
X-442 |
Alison Mary |
GBR8601 T |
Simon Anderson |
2 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
10 |
|
3 |
X-55 |
Lutine |
GBR809 |
Lloyds Yacht Club |
4 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
12 |
|
4 |
Xc 45 |
Zampa |
GBR4500 X |
Ian McDougall |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
14 |
Open Sports Class B Results
Rank |
Model |
Boat Name |
Sail No. |
Owner/Skipper |
R1 |
R2 |
R3 |
R4 |
Total |
1 |
X-362s |
Xcitable |
GBR6895 T |
Peter & Sarah Hodgkinson |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
2 |
X-362s |
Magec |
GBR8436 R |
Mike Garvey |
2 |
4.5 |
7 |
1 |
14.5 |
3 |
X-332 |
La Nef IV |
GBR6621 T |
John Noe |
3 |
4.5 |
2 |
5 |
14.5 |
4 |
X-302 |
Xtract |
GBR754 R |
Dudley Stock |
4 |
4.5 |
6 |
3 |
17.5 |
5 |
X-34 |
Juno |
GBR922 R |
Charles Whittam |
6 |
4.5 |
3 |
4 |
17.5 |
6 |
X-37 |
Unruly |
GBR3737 L |
Charles Bull |
5 |
4.5 |
4 |
7 |
20.5 |
7 |
X-37 |
Pure Attitude |
GBR1575 L |
Martin Gray |
7 |
4.5 |
5 |
6 |
22.5 |
So, after a wonderful two days of racing overall congratulations goes to Clive Buesnel and all on board X-50 “Exhilarance” the overall winner of the 2018 X-Yachts Solent Cup!
