Although the XOD was designed by Alfred Westmacott in 1909, the first race did not take place until 1911 and it has been decided to celebrate the 100th anniversary in 2011.

Plans are well in hand, but still at a formative stage and therefore subject to change.

" The main celebrations will be at Cowes during Cowes Week 2011"

The main celebrations will be at Cowes during Cowes Week 2011 (6th to 13th August), when it is planned to have a special Centenary race or races, for which the Royal Motor Yacht Club in Poole Harbour have offered to provide a special trophy, for it was the Royal Motor Yacht Club, then based at Hythe, that hosted the first race of the Class.

It is our ambition to have in excess of 100 boats on the starting line for this very special event for the Class.

A special celebration dinner will be held in Cowes, to which all members of the Class and their guests will be invited.

An update on these events is expected shortly from the Chairman of the Centenary Committee.

Prior to Cowes Week an event will be organized at
Hythe, the location for the first race in 1911. This will be as part of the Central Solent Regatta, which takes place two weekends before Cowes Week starts. The event will be organized jointly between the Hamble Division and the Royal Southampton Yacht Club, who are generously offering their facilities and support to the event.



Last updated 23rd February 2010