We have recently been approached by X-Yachts (GB) Ltd to see whether there is any interest in members being given the opportunity to be involved in deliveries of X-Yachts. In some cases this may be the delivery of a member’s boat from one location to another, or it could even Read more…
With ideal conditions, some 1300+ boats took on the challenge of the Round the Island Race on Saturday 1st July. Among them were a significant number of X-Yachts, many of whose owners are members of the X-Yachts Owners Association. Some most excellent results were posted by our members. Notably, the Read more…
The sail from Hamble to Lymington was interesting up to 32 knots at times with choppy seas but Alexis was fine reefed down and I was glad there were 4 of us on the boat. Mooring up was a bit of a challenge in such strong winds as we are Read more…
On a sunny Friday afternoon on the 24th March, nine intrepid members and guests took themselves across London to the FourPure Brewery in Bermondsey to learn how craft ales are produced. This small, but fully equipped brewery, is the result of much investment and hard work put in by the Read more…
The Owners Association is very pleased to announce that as a member you can now qualify for 25% discount of a Cruising Association (CA) membership for your first year’s membership. The Cruising Association is Britain’s leading organisation for cruising sailors. With more than 5,000 members across the globe, they provide services, Read more…
Over the weekend of Saturday 3rd September and Sunday 4th September the X-Yachts Owners Association held their Summer Rally, although you may be forgiven for thinking it was the winter rally given the weather. However, the torrential rain didn’t dampen spirits as the fleet met in the world famous Royal Read more…
Cherbourg and Channel Isles Rally a huge success. On June 14th 4 intrepid X-Yachts owners met in Cherbourg for the inaugural cross channel rally. After an excellent meal at the Café de Paris that evening, the next morning saw the fleet move on to St. Peter Port on Guernsey finishing on Read more…
With champagne sailing virtually throughout the weekend, a good time was had by all both on and off the water. From 29th April to 1st May this year’s X-Yachts GB Solent Cup returned to Hamble and The Royal Southern Yacht Club, who took care of the racing and our onshore Read more…