Racing Introduction
The races are competed in our X-40 yacht, RelaX. *** (Update to follow) Take a look at our Racing Programme for 2021 For more information contact the Race Officer at… Read More »Racing Introduction
Why I joined the PYC and my first Club Sail to Cowes – old version
(by Peter Edwards – originally published in the July 2021 newsletter) I retired in 2019, at what seemed like the relatively young age of 55. I had not planned it but, as… Read More »Why I joined the PYC and my first Club Sail to Cowes – old version
Round the Island Race on RelaX of Phoenix
(by Mike Poppleton – originally published in the July 2021 newsletter) Round the Island – 3rd July 2021 – my first yacht race! I felt a bit daunted as the day… Read More »Round the Island Race on RelaX of Phoenix
JOG yacht race September 2021 from Cowes to Lymington
The third set of yacht races the Phoenix YachtClub club entered this year was the JOG series, Cowes – Lymington on Saturday 18th September, and back on the Sunday. A… Read More »JOG yacht race September 2021 from Cowes to Lymington
How fast can RelaX sail?
In sailing it’s not unusual to find that changing course a little away from the direct line to your destination can give you more boat speed, as can sailing a… Read More »How fast can RelaX sail?
Myth of Malham Race, 2019
Our race crew gathered on Friday evening with early arrivals clearing heavy items that wouldn’t be needed from the boat; electric heater, dinghy, and sail covers were moved to spend… Read More »Myth of Malham Race, 2019
Racing To Get The Races In!
The Regatta programme on 22/23 September was nutcrackered by the two storms! With races scheduled from Saturday morning to Sunday lunchtime, our plan was to get across to Cowes on… Read More »Racing To Get The Races In!
Myth of Malham Race Report
The second ROC race of the year was the Myth of Malham, traditionally the toughest race of the season bar the Fastnet, and one that is beginning to assume a… Read More »Myth of Malham Race Report
2018 Cervantes Trophy race
Cervantes Trophy was the first race in our new boat RelaX. We are now competing two classes higher in IRC 2 so up against some serious competition, such as the… Read More »2018 Cervantes Trophy race
PYC 2017 Fastnet Campaign
The official video of our entry in the 2017 Fastnet race.