Jubilee
Sailing Trust
'Routes des Moules' Regatta 2006
The Alderney Route des Moules Regatta 2006 will be taking place over the weekend of 26th to 29th May (last bank holiday in May).
This is a great fun regatta open to everyone and anyone who wants to experience great sailing, discover the beautiful island of Alderney, enjoy a fantastic prize giving dinner and at the same time raise money for the Jubilee Sailing Trust. The event, now in its sixth year, has raised in excess of £100,000 for the Trust.
The Regatta will begin on Friday with the famous Route des Moules race from the Isle of Wight to Alderney. The Route des Moules is a fixed time 12-hour race organised by the Royal Thames Yacht Club.
Saturday is a free day giving skippers and their crews a chance to relax and enjoy the Island. On Sunday, the regatta continues with crews pitting their strength and determination against the tides and the currents of the Channel to race around the island of Alderney. The round island race, which also This also gives crews a chance to view in the scenic beauty of the island from the sea. is organised by the Alderney Sailing Club.
The regatta is open to all sailing vessels and caters to many different class and handicaps. It ends on Sunday eving with a prize giving dinnerwith freshly cooked Moules!
For further information regarding this year's 'Routes des Moules' please contact:
The Fundraising Team
Jubilee Sailing Trust
Hazel Road, Woolston, Southampton, SO19 7GB
0870 443 5781
fundraising@jst.org.u
