THE LONELY TOWER RACE 2025 | JOG

🗓️ 22nd/ 23rd March 2025

💷 £250

📍 HAMBLE - COWES - NAB - HAMBLE

Kickstart your sailing season with LSS Racing aboard Cougar in the JOG Lonely Tower and Great Escape Races, a perfect opportunity to shake off the cobwebs and get back into the rhythm of offshore yacht racing.

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JOG Racing: Lonely Tower Weekend JOG Racing: Lonely Tower Weekend
JOG Racing: Lonely Tower Weekend
£250.00
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Please see our Terms and Conditions

JOG (Junior Offshore Group) Lonely Tower Race is the first race of the season on Cougar.

The Great Escape race is on the Sunday, there is the option just to do one of the days, please contact us for this.

Kickstart your sailing season with LSS Racing aboard Cougar in the JOG Lonely Tower and Great Escape Races, a perfect opportunity to shake off the cobwebs and get back into the rhythm of offshore yacht racing.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday 22nd, and Sunday 23rd March

• Boat: Cougar, our highly capable and competitive racing yacht

• Crew Assembly Point: Port Hamble Marina

This exciting race weekend marks the first events of the season and serves as an ideal test sail to familiarize yourself with Cougar and hone your teamwork on the water. Whether you’re returning to racing after a break or gearing up for an action-packed season, the Lonely Tower Race and/ or the Great Escape Race offers the perfect mix of competition and preparation.

Schedule:

• Morning: Crew will assemble at Port Hamble Marina for a pre-race briefing and boat familiarization.

• Midday: We’ll sail across to Cowes to join the starting fleet.

• Race Start: From Cowes, we’ll navigate the course to the Nab Tower, testing skills, strategy, and teamwork.

• Sunday: Great Escape race, returning to Hamble on Sunday evening.

Why Join This Race?

• Skill Sharpening: Shake off the winter rust and prepare for the racing season ahead.

• Team Building: Meet your fellow crew members and develop synergy on board.

• Fun and Competitive Spirit: Enjoy the thrill of racing alongside other passionate sailors in the beautiful Solent waters.

What to Bring:

• Appropriate sailing gear for early spring conditions

• Food and drinks for the day (hot beverages recommended!)

• A positive attitude and readiness for adventure

Sign Up Now!

Spots are limited, so secure your place aboard Cougar today and ensure you’re part of this exciting season opener. Whether you’re an experienced racer or looking to advance your offshore sailing skills, the JOG Lonely Tower Race is the perfect start to an exhilarating 2024 season.

Contact Us to learn more or book your place!

FAQs & IMPORTANT NOTES

    • All boat costs

    • Food and provisions while at sea

    • Race entry etc…

    • Professional skipper

    • LSS racing long-sleeve T-shirt

    • Any meals or drinks had off the boat

    • Any accommodation off the boat

  • Please contact us at info@londonschoolofsailing.co.uk to discuss payment options

  • Please see our BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS for details about changing your course once booked

  • Previous experience required:

    • Previous offshore sailing experience required unless this is your first offshore race in the Fastnet Campaign

    • Experience of spinnakers/gennakers is handy

    • The race time depends on the weather forecast heavily but in our experience, with the early morning start, usually just over 24 hours to the Eddystone lighthouse if the wind is a usual Westerly, and faster on the way back downwind.

    • More racing!

    • Please see our KIT LIST under the ABOUT section.