Cockleshell Challenge 2026 - May 24th UPDATED WITH CREWS

[Vernon Seddon]

Good Morning All

Another excellent event coming up on the calendar. Eastney Cruising Association are holding their annual Cockleshell Challenge on Sunday 24th of May.

This is a callenging 7 mile Solent race, in honour of the Cockleshell Heroes, from Eastney Cruising Association (ECA), along Southsea sea front and back via the Solent Forts. It is a handicapped race where we are up against Cornish Pilot Gigs, Burseldon Gigs, Celtics and Skiffs.

The ECA has a fantastically located, professionally run clubhouse with full facilities including galley (open for breakfast and lunches) and (discounted) bar.

Please post if you are interested in taking part.

Rachel and Vernon

CREWS - Sweare Deep (Men’s) - Phil, Chris, Keith, Martin, Dave C, Dave M
              Sallyport (mixed) - Liz, Josie, Line, Joanna, Richard, Vernon

Please could all rowers pay £12 to the club account to cover entry fees and towing costs. Label your payment Cockleshell.

Thank you to Keith and Martin for volunteering to tow.

Arrangements for the day and loading boats to follow nearer the time.

Rachel and Vernon

[KeithY]

I'm interested.
Are we allowed enter all our craft i.e the Claydon skiffs as well?
Also happy to row tow etc

[Dave Cleeve]

Hi Vernon
Josie and myself would be interested

[Joanna K]

Hi, I would like to be considered for the Cockleshell. Thank you From Joanna

[Richard jB]

Hi V&R, id like to be included if space please. Preferably Galley or SD, but happy where ever theres a seat. Rj.

[Phil P]

Yes please and can tow if required
Phil

[Vernon Seddon]

Hi Keith, we have put down to possibly enter 4 boats, so a Claydon maybe considered.
Vernon

[MartinS]

Ah yes - a favourite event. Yes please. Happy to tow.

[Dave M]

Yes please

Thanks

Dave

[Liz Walmsley]

Yes please Vernon.

[KeithY]

Tks. Happy to row anything

[Chris Waterworth]

Yes please V&R

[Line Paulsen]

Yes please if space.

[Liz Walmsley]

Thanks Vernon.. paid..

[Richard jB]

Cockleshell &pin topped up. Thanks. R

[Chris Waterworth]

Have paid Vernon

[KeithY]

All paid

[MartinS]

Paid

[Dave & Josie]

Thanks - All paid 👍

[Dave M]

Paid.
Thanks
Dave