2008 Fixture list
There is one correction to the fixture list - the Cory Cup is a RTYC trophy and as such is raced for over the RTYC Red Funnel w/e of July 5/6. The Handbook is correct, and the online version can be seen in the diary section.

Notices of Races published

The Notices of Races and Entry Form for the 2008 Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship and the 2008 Solent Series at Cowes have been published and are available for download at http://www.cowes.co.uk/zonexml/story?story_id=4104;cp=0

Royal Albert now called 'Gilkicker-Ondeck'

Please note that the racing mark previously named Royal Albert will be called GILKICKER-ONDECK (not Gilkicker as previously circulated) for 2008.

Come sailing in 2008

Come and join in the competitive, fun, racing in 2008. There are boats for sale and willing crew.

2008 Metre Regatta

Following the success of last year's Metre Regatta, 2008's is to be held in Cowes from 22-25th July 2008 and hosted by the Royal London YC. It is the same week as the British Classic Yacht Club Regatta being held in association with the Royal Corinthian YC. Last year saw over 80 Classic Boats in Cowes and there was a splendid showing of Darings. Further details from www.classickeelboats.org and www.themetreregatta.org.

2007 Season's results

1st Defender; 2nd Audax; 3rd Dynamite. Full details.

HMS Dauntless launch

Members of the Association were invited to witness the launch of HMS Dauntless - report and photos. Meanwhile, Calum Sillars has updated the information around our affiliation with the Royal Navy's newest Destroyer class, including technical details and background.

Daring merchandise

Daring Association ties, socks and belts are now available from Crispin Kenyon. Please send a cheque with your order; he'll try to maintain some stock in Cowes.

Ties - Blue with red chevrons and Red with navy chevrons at £32.00 plus £1.50 p&p for UK - photo.
Socks - size 6-12 Cotton mix, £10 a pair £17.50 for 2, £25 for 3 - photo and photo.
Belts - D ring version only in various sizes are £12.00 plus £1.50 P&P UK; overseas postage will be quoted on request - photo and photo.