The Junior Offshore Group (JOG) is a club that organises offshore races for IRC yachts racing from the Solent. JOG races are typically intended to be completed in a weekend, including any return voyage. They also run an Inshore series of races which consist of races round marks in or near the Solent,  ending in a nearby port.

JOG is lucky in having its start line at Egypt Point, Cowes, allowing us to offer low cost racing and avoiding conflicts with other local clubs. JOG racing is and always has been 'Corinthian', in that we do not permit advertising or sponsorship for individual yachts. They have is a policy of offering companies and organisations the opportunity to sponsor a race or series of races, where the club and competitors can help the sponsor with their marketing objectives.

JOG is extremely friendly, encouraging new entrants to the sport with hospitality and advice. One of their reasons their races have maintained their popularity is a policy of racing to a Channel Port in time to allow crews to meet and converse over a glass of wine or beer before returning. In many cases there will be a designated 'watering hole' included in the Sailing Instructions.

If you have been thinking of starting yacht racing, either Inshore or Offshore, contact them to see how they can make your racing both fun, and exciting! Last year saw over 140 different yachts enter and complete our races.

http://www.jog.org.uk/