Sunday May 13th 2012
The Solent Forts Race is a long-distance event for sports catamarans which will take place in the Eastern Solent, with Hayling Island and Portsmouth to the north and the Isle of Wight to the west.
The event will comprise a number of legs radiating out from a gate (somewhat like a star), allowing the course configuration and length to be adjusted according to the conditions prevailing on the day.
The race gets its name from the Napoleonic Channel Forts that comprise two of the marks of the course.
The venue will be Hayling Ferry Sailing Club, located at the entrance to Langstone Harbour on the southwestern corner of Hayling Island. The Club is small and friendly with one of the best locations and sailing areas on the south coast.
