The Wonderful World of Alfred Westmacott
Here’s a fascinating article from Classic Boat in 1995 about Alfred Westmacott and the day boats he designed: Victory, Solent Sunbeam, Seaview Mermaid and the “finest of all” the X-Boat. Well worth a read.
Robin Wilson – Article in Petworth People
Here is an article in the Petworth People about Robin Wilson, who sadly passed away in November 2019.
XOD Open Event Schedule 2020
XOD Open Events – 2020 Start End Event Host/Organiser Monday 22nd June 2020 Friday 26th June 2020 Itchenor Keel Boat Week Itchenor Sailing Club Saturday 4th July 2020 Sunday 5th July 2020 Central Solent Championships Hamble River Sailing Club Saturday 11th July 2020 Wednesday 15th July 2020 Lymington Week Royal Lymington Yacht Club Friday 17th…
Thank you from Tina Scott for her gift
To all XOD Class Members Thank you most sincerely for the magnificent half-model of X177 Relaxation that I was presented with at the AGM. I was overwhelmed and virtually speechless when it was unveiled, as it was a total surprise. It was so amazing to see such a beautiful model of such craftsmanship and so…
XOD AGM Saturday 23rd November 2019
The XOD AGM & Prize-giving will be at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club on Saturday 23rd November 2019 starting at 11:00
Cowes Classic Week
Cowes Classics Week is all about racing traditional yachts on the water and enjoying fabulous social events ashore. Metre boats, Classic Racing Dayboats, Classic Yachts, Old Gaffers and Spirit of Tradition Yachts are all welcome to sail varied courses set in the Solent with free high teas, great value parties and suppers at different club…