The Atlantis Round Skye Challenge is a new yacht race to circumnavigate the Isle of Skye in the quickest possible time.
Sponsored by Seaprobe Atlantis Glass Bottom Boat Trips, Kyle of Lochalsh. The course is 118 nautical miles with difficult
tidal conditions in several locations throughout the course. Skippers can plan their route going either North or South with
the start point always being Kyle of Lochalsh. Yachts can leave on a time and date of their choosing once registered with
the race organisers.
This is the third year of the race, the 2010 race started on 1st December 2009 and runs till 30th November 2010.
For many yachts the race duration will be more than 24hrs long, so only suitably manned & equipped yachts should enter.
The first yacht to complete the course was 'Galwyn' a Deep Sea dog based at Kyle of Lochalsh, on the16th of February '08 in
a time of 31 hours, 30 minutes and 04 seconds. The crew consisted of Nigel Smith and Willie Kennedy, both from Kyle of Lochalsh.
Exhausted on arrival in Kyle Nigel said "I can't wait to try it again, but this time without the mistakes"! Willie who has a lifetimes
experience sailing these waters said "this race is a challenge to the very best of skippers, to get tide and wind going in all the
right directions at all the right times is virtually impossible to acheive".
It is anticipated that competitors will spend more hours planning their attempt than they will spend actually doing it!!
Entry Details: £15 per yacht registration fee.
Cheque made payable to LYC / Atlantis Round Skye Challenge:
Prize: Winner receives the coverted Atlantis Challenge Trophy and £350 ..
Registration forms are available from Nigel Smith email your contact details to
seaprobe@msn.com
or write / phone details below.
Nigel Smith, Atlantis Round Skye Challenge, 4 Upper Breakish, Breakish, Isle of Skye, IV428PY.
Tel: 01471 822716
email. seaprobe@msn.com
2008 Tracks.
Results and awards. 2008
Yacht Aquila - winning time 23 hours
Alain Cairns (middle) receiving his Trophy
The Atlantis Round Skye Challenge.
Objective – Circumnavigate Skye in the quickest time by Sail alone
Participants - Open to ANY seaworthy, suitably crewed and equipped
yachts capable of day and night sailing that comply with the Lochalsh
flotilla handicapping system and racing rules.
Date of Race –
Atlantis Round Skye Challenge – Non stop circumnavigation of the
Island. Anytime between 1st December and 30th November . Annually
Route Particulars –
At entrants discretion, Circumnavigate Skye by heading North or South
starting from Startline, Kyle of Lochalsh. Pass either side of Raasay or
Scalpay in Inner Sound.
Time Keeping –
On departure – Report to Time Keeper at start line.
On Return – Report to Time Keeper on approach to finish line.
( Yachts to Notify timekeepers of intended route, whether Nth or Sth. )
Handicapping – As per Lochalsh Flotilla / CCC System
Entries –. £15 per yacht registration fee.
All entries to register with Nigel Smith 01471 822716
Atlantis Round Skye Challenge – see contact details above.
The Aquila crew 2009 Captain Cairns recieving his Trophy and £350 cheque
2009 Winning Track - Aquila
Fastest Yacht to complete course will receive the
Atlantis Challenge Trophy and £350
sponsored by www.seaprobeatlantis.com
Safety –
The decision to participate in this race is at the sole discretion of the skipper. The skipper accepts whole responsibility for the safety of his/her crew, equipment and vessel. It is the skippers responsibility to ensure that the vessel is fully found, thoroughly seaworthy and manned by an experienced crew who have undergone appropriate training and are physically fit to face bad
weather. The person in charge must be satisfied as to the soundness of hull, spars, rigging, sails and all gear. They must ensure that all safety equipment is properly maintained and stowed and that the crew knows where it is kept and how it is to be used.
The Decision to participate in this race or to continue racing is the complete and unlimited responsibility of the person in charge alone.
Reporting - Notify Stornoway CG at departure Kyle and at arrival Kyle..
There is sufficient VHF coverage all around Skye to request assistance from
Stornoway at anytime if required.
Yacht position to be recorded minimum every 2 hours. Positions and Distance run to be submitted to Nigel at end of race.
Note: Shortest Circumnavigation is approximately 118 miles and could exceed 24hrs in duration.
Any crew & yachts in doubt as to their ability to compete safely should not enter the race.
Race organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to any poorly equipped boats or crew.
2008 Times:
Departure Date. Yacht. Time. Distance sailed. Average speed. Route Taken . Wind. Tide. Crew. Type
1. 16th Feb '08 Galwyn (Kyle) 31 hrs 30 mins 132 miles (exact) 4.20 kts. Going South SW Neaps 2 *LK/K
2. 18th Apr '08 Aquila (Kyle) 23 hrs 00 mins 145 miles (estimate) 6.30 kts. Going South E - NE Springs 4 *FK/B
3. October '08 Seonaid (Kyleakin) Turned back at Point of Sleat 1:00 am - heavy rain . no wind 0 2 *LK/S
2009 Times:
Departure Date. Yacht. Time. Distance sailed. Average speed. Route Taken . Wind. Tide. Crew. Type
1. 7th July '09 Seonaid (Kyleakin) Abandoned race: lack of wind and big sea conditions, completed circ. N 2 LK/S
2. 4th Sept '09 Aquila (Kyle) 23 hrs 59 mins 126 miles 5.25 kts South NW/SW Springs 4 FK/B
3. Galwyn ran out of time
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2010 Times.
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* LK/K - Long Keel Ketch
* FK/B - Fin Keel Bermuda rig
* LK/S - Long Keel Sloop