Portsmouth SC Parhelion

Parhelion is back!!! Spithead series is being rebranded back to Parhelion in a bid to reboot Cruiser racing. Each year there will be 2 separate series, one in the Spring and the second in the Autumn. Both series will be raced over 5 to 6 Saturdays, some race days will have multiple races.

All races will be run from a Committee Boat in the Eastern Solent crewed by a Race Officer and team.

On the final race day of each series there a prize giving will be held at Portsmouth Sailing Club, food is also provided to all competitors. And all boats are welcome back to PSC after each race day to drink and chat about the day's racing.

Posters flyers, NOR and SIs will be available prior to the start of each series. When available NOR and SIs can be found here: Club Racing - Official Noticeboard : Portsmouth Sailing Club (portsmouthsc.co.uk)

Entries are open to all boats, including those without a handicap.

Entries are now open - please see https://www.portsmouthsc.co.uk//event/839695

Results for competing yachts including IRC, Club and overall Parhelion Series will be published here:https://www.portsmouthsc.co.uk/portsmouth-sc-parhelion-autumn-series-formerly-spithead-2023/untitled-24

Both handicaps for Club and overall "Parhelion handicap" for all competitors are progressive handicaps which adapt to keep the racing competitive (IRC is of course fixed).

Any questions or enquiries for this series please contact: Rear Commodore, Sailing: Derek Budden - rcsailing@portsmouthsc.co.uk

Last updated 20:38 on 19 February 2025