For the past 4 years, supporting sponsor Wight Marine donated some wonderful prizes for their popular draw. This year they are very kindly offering a HIghField Stand-Up Paddle Board.
The names of every boat taking part in the regatta will be automatically entered and the first boat name drawn, whose helm or crew are present at the draw, will win the prize.
Comes fully equipped with all essential accessories.
Highlights:
- Size: 10’2″ long × 2’6″ wide × 6″ thick
- Includes: Pump, aluminum paddle, foot rope, and storage bag
- Lightweight, portable design for effortless transport
- Stable platform ideal for cruising, exploring, or fitness
- Stylish teal blue color with Highfield branding
Everything you need to get on the water — just inflate and go.
Last year’s Wight Marine prize draw winner, Harry Hall of Folkboat Svane.
This year, the nominated charity will be the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Operation Airbase appeal*
Since the first flight in July 2007, the team of doctors, dispatchers, paramedics and pilots from HIOWAA have responded to more than 20,000 emergencies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from the Airbase in Thruxton, Andover.
When it comes to saving lives, time is critical. They now have the chance to reduce response times to the majority of calls by positioning the airbase in a more central location.
Approval have been received to purchase a building near Southampton Airport – which will secure the future of the service and help reach the people who need it most in the fastest possible time.
Don’t forget, you’ll need to attend the prize giving on Sunday afternoon to claim
your prize in person or the prize draw will be re-drawn!
The Wight Marine Prize Draw is subject to the Terms & Conditions below
The winning boat will be drawn “from a hat” containing the names of the overall winning boats from each of the classes that have competed in all the races in the Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta 2026, however only those physically present at the Prize Giving will be able to win this prize.
The draw will take place during the prize giving ceremony on Sunday 26th July 2026.
- The Prize is for the winner of the competition concerned, it is not transferable to a third party outside of the boat crew, unless explicitly agreed by Wight Marine
- No cash alternative is available to the stated prize.
- The promoter reserves the right to withdraw, extend or amend the prize draw at any time.
- The winner’s name may be posted on the social media pages and websites of the Royal Solent Yacht Club and the Edelweiss & Gurgl Hotel after the winner has been selected, along with a post regarding the winner & their prize. In accepting The Prize, the winner grants the Royal Solent Yacht Club and Wight Marine permission to use their name, likeness and a statement for advertising and future promotional purposes without additional compensation (except where prohibited).
- The prize draw is governed by English law and the English courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising in connection with it.
- The prize draw result is final and correspondence will not be entered into.
- The Royal Solent Yacht Club and the other Regatta sponsors (Champagne Taittinger, River Yar Boatyard and Wight Marine) are in no way liable for any personal injury or death that occurs as a result of any activity undertaken during the redemption of The Prize.
- Acceptance of The Prize by the winner confirms that they have read, understood and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
