Kindred Spirit Sailing

05/09/2026

Quick race to Cherbourg, we did ok, first race with some of the 2027 Fastnet crew, fifth and happy with that..

04/08/2026

Well after half of this year on the water we’ve had an interesting time, we are improving in many ways and Kindred is coming together with new racing main being ordered and other lovely tweeks, ready for Fastnet next year with first qualifier this September..
Anyone interested in racing with us please message me..
We also have some cruising dates coming..
happy sailing KS team..

06/07/2026

Tour des Portes du Manche
We’ve gone from France to Jersey, off to Alderney tomorrow then home Thursday..
hot weather millpond seas, not much racing but great destinations.

18/06/2026

Events coming up with Kindred Spirit Sailing..

Hi all we’re heading to France for the iconic Tour Des Portes races early July, racing from one port to another on French coast and Channel Islands this we are looking forward to a lot, as the French know how to host a party…
July also see’s us doing round the island and Taittinger regatta which both sold out… both also great events.
August we are doing a couple of days of Cowes week, celebrating 200 years, we have a couple of spaces available as only just decided to do this event..
Later that month we are heading off to the Dartmouth regatta one we all love, also Johan is organising a couple of cruising dates in July/August also for those who prefer the relaxed approach to sailing, and the odd gin and tonic..
please contact Johan or Jon for further information should any of these events take your fancy…
Happy sailing

Kindred is back in the water and ready to go sailing, whether you like cruising or racing we do it all plus training..

21/05/2026

We had such a lovely day sailing up the Beaulieu River on Sunday. We picked up a mooring for a relaxed lunch, spent some time exploring a little further upriver, and then made our way back to Port Hamble Marina in the evening sunshine.

One of those simple, perfect days on the water that reminds you why you love sailing ⛵️☀️

07/03/2026

Join us for the 2027 edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race. Make your plans now, so that we can nail an early qualifying race in September 2026, and get crew all working together as one..
Owners Jon and Johan will be joined by 10-time Fastnet race skipper Ed Hall for this campaign, same as in 2025 we invited him back for his skills and experience.
You aren't really an offshore sailor until you can say you've done a Fastnet, it's ultimate test of your sailing and endurance on the 600+ mile offshore race circuit, with over 300 miles in qualifying races, safe competitive and fun are our objectives, and you'll learn a great deal about yourself and how to keep a yacht moving in performance mode 24 hours a day. Only a few places left, so please get in touch if you'd like to know more, or talk to any of the 2025 crew.
Best wishes Jon, Johan and Ed

24/01/2026

So who in this group thinks one day I’ll go sailing? Or has sailed but not for awhile? We we are offering free of charge a taster day on water with us on Kindred, all you have to do is leave message and we will contact you to sort…
We are fully coded (safety inspected) we race we cruise we do it all…
Best wishes Jon and Johan KS team

17/01/2026

Well now we’re into 2026 and winter refresh of hull and other bits well underway.. Kindred goes back in the water on 23rd.
So coming up we have spring training open to all on 31st Jan, 21st Feb, 28th Feb, 14th March and 28th March, each day is training in the basics, of sailing a racing a boat, open to all levels of experience, so please say hello if interested, the days are fun and Nigel the trainer is exceptionally good.. the 7th of Feb and 7th of March is race crew training and both dates full.
End of March we have the first JOG races (junior offshore group) the Lonely tower and great escape 21/22nd this is also full.
In April we have our first race to France (Cherbourg) on the 3rd and the spring series 4 days on 18th/19th and 25/26th racing round the cans in Solent, this is also full.
In May with better weather we will have some cruising dates one or 2 days, at a leisurely pace open to all levels no experience necessary and also some gentle tester days open to anyone who’s not sailed with us before to try your hand sailing.. please contact us for more information or to book a day on the water..
best wishes Jon and Johan

06/01/2026

Ok 2027 we have 3 spaces left for the Fastnet at moment, we are putting a crew together and will race and train as a crew later this year and start the qualifying process in 2026, we want to try and put the best crew we can in all forms together, race more as a team and hopefully improve on 2025 result in class.. so if you’re up for this please contact me, directly.
Best wishes Jon 🙂

03/01/2026

We are excited to launch our 2026 calendar, which you can review on our website:
https://www.kindredspiritsailing.co.uk/calendar.

It covers racing and cruising, with opportunities to get more involved by being 1st mate or skipper on certain passages, with various regattas and even one in France..

You can register your interest for any event directly from the site. The calendar will be updated throughout the year, with new events added and existing events updated as they sell out.
If you’d rather phone please call Johan or myself, on +44 7818 015523 Johan or +44 7809 484386 Jon for any of your sailing needs…
Most days at £99PP racing or training
Best wishes Happy sailing