About
The Double Handed Euros & Nationals is the event of the year for Double Handed teams to come together and race against the best of the best in Double Handed racing
Boats available
Good to know
Meeting point
Mercury Yacht Harbour, Hamble (postcode shown above). Pontoon and berth shared in the crew WhatsApp the week before.
Arrival
- Arrive by the start time shown on this event page.
- Subject to availability you can arrive the night before — arrange with the skipper in the WhatsApp.
Parking
Free at Mercury, except Round the Island Race weekend.
Crew WhatsApp
Set up by the Wednesday before. Confirms timings, weather, destination berth.
Before you arrive
- Emergency contact, medical info and waiver in your dashboard profile.
- International races: upload passport details.
Essential
- Waterproof sailing jacket + salopettes
- Sailing boots (deck shoes only OK for inshore day races)
- Warm base layers (no cotton) + mid-layer fleece
- Hat and sailing gloves
- Sun hat, sunglasses with retainer, sun cream
- Head torch with red-light mode (any night sailing or offshore)
- Personal medication
- Sea-sickness remedy (taken 30 mins before the start)
- Water bottle and snacks for the day
- Soft holdall or dry bag — no hard suitcases
Overnight
- 3-4 season sleeping bag (no bedding provided)
- Toiletries, change of clothes, quick-dry towel
Offshore / double-handed
- Notebook for debrief
- Passport for cross channel races
Provided
- Yacht, professional skipper/coach
- Life jackets and safety kit
- Charts, AIS, VHF (+ satcom offshore)
- Galley kit, water, tea, coffee
- Mooring fees and insurance
Not provided
Food and snacks aboard — bring your own, or shared crew food order on overnight / offshore (cost shared, leftovers taken home).
Leave behind
Hard suitcases, hair dryers, excess alcohol.
Questions
What's on the boat vs what I bring?
On board: yacht, skipper/coach, lifejackets and safety kit, galley kit, water/tea/coffee. You bring: personal kit, layers, sleeping bag (if overnight) plus food and snacks.
What if the weather is bad?
We still run something — theory, manoeuvres in the lee of land, sheltered routes. Seriously weather-affected weekends rerun at a discount where reasonable.
I'm sea-sick prone — can I still come?
Yes. Take your remedy 30 mins before the start, not after. Tell your skipper in the safety brief.
I don't have a partner — can I still book?
Yes. We pair crew via the WhatsApp before each event. You won't be the odd one out.
Can I arrive the night before?
Usually possible, subject to availability. Arrange with the skipper in the crew WhatsApp.
How do I cancel or change my booking?
Contact us early — refunds and changes are handled case-by-case under our T&Cs. Earlier is always better.
Ready to race?
From £2,800 per boat · Fri 20 Aug