photo Eddie Mays

Close racing

2007 was the 75^th Anniversary of X boats racing at Itchenor. Amazingly, X’s have been racing at Itchenor all these years, yet the Class remains vibrant, competitive and forward looking.

The quality of the racing is the key to the success of the X boat. Whenever you sail an X you can be sure of good competition. The boats are equal. Turnouts are good. Races are keenly contested throughout the fleet with a wide range of skills amongst helms and crew.

On top of that, an X is relatively affordable to own and crewing problems are minimal. An X can be raced competitively with two up, or if the wind strengthens, with three. A safe cockpit and a modest spinnaker means there doesn’t need to be a gorilla amongst them.

In the season, there are more than eighty races programmed, every weekend on Saturdays and Sundays and on every other Wednesday evening too.

You will find that those of us who sail an X at Itchenor are friendly, relaxed and a source of lots of helpful advice.

Welcome!

If you would like to know more about sailing an X boat at Itchenor email the Class Captain

Bill Barnes, Class Captain