Last year CSORC bought a J/109, Jeepster and sailed her back from Grimsby to the Hamble. Since then we have been preparing her ready for our first season with the boat.
Jeepster
After much analysis of what we have and what we need, we decided to replace the old mixed bag of instrumentation with new sensors and instruments from B&G, all working on the modern NMEA 2000 protocol.
This comfortably gets us going and allows for easier changes and upgrades in the future as we learn how to get the most out of Jeepster. This was enabled by CSSA distributing some more of the Maurice Gates bequest.
The new displays
A shakedown sail for Jeepster.
Racing Programme
The 2026 racing programme can be found on the programme page, with some events already full; thank you to those of you who have expressed an interest in racing with us. That said there are still plenty of opportunities available and we are particularly seeking crew for the IDOR, which was added to the programme, so you may not have seen it. The first race of the season is the JOG Cherbourg starting Friday 3rd April. Please reach out to the Crew Bureau to sign up for other events. We need your support to allow us to continue.
Charter Jeepster
Jeepster will be available for cruising by approved skippers, when not racing. We are keen for Jeepster to be used and benefitted from by Club members and also conscious of the opportunity for income to ensure we can cover the costs of operating the yacht and meet future needs for new sails etc. to keep us competitive. The J/109 is a quick and responsive boat but is relatively easy to handle with her modest 35 foot length and simple sail plan.
Provisional rates for 2026 will be £200 – 250 per day or £1,400 per week. Enquiries to Bill Taylor, our acting Yacht Secretary (as well as Club Secretary). We would appreciate it if you checked the Programme first to avoid planned races.
Club news
The CSORC AGM will be held on 28th April. With the change in status of the club to a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) the AGM will formally close the “old” Club, and also be the first AGM of CSORC Ltd, the company name of the “new” Club. Don’t worry, it will still be the CSORC you know and (hopefully) love. The AGM will include the election of Club Officers. We will be sending out notification in due course. Information will also be available on the Business page of the CSORC web site.
Meanwhile you can keep up on our “socials”:
Facebook: Civil Service Offshore Racing Club (Group)
Instagram: CSORC (@csorc_racing)