24 entrants from both sides of the Channel set off in light winds, necessitating just a 15-minute postponement, giving a chance for all classes to get away cleanly through the Solent Forts and past Bembridge to a finishing line at La Semoy buoy, close to the harbour approaches at Deauville.

St Vaast race report written by Tom Newsom and Ella Nieper on Javelin who took Line honours, and 1st in class, 1st D/H and Generation JOG winners.

A record entry for JOG Weymouth with 60 starters and what a sight tied up in the harbour overnight. Thanks to our sponsors TeamO who provided vouchers and trophies for the winners.

The JOG Yacht Racing season for 2025 got off to very busy start with the Lonely Tower race, sponsored generously by Lewmar.

With many clubs reporting decreases in participation, and in particular amongst younger sailors, JOG Yacht Racing is bucking the trend