Solent Sunbeam: The classic racing keel boat

We all enjoy great racing in our classic Sunbeams with good company ashore

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Just One Crew Needed

Traditionally Sunbeams were helmed by gentleman sailors with paid hands.

At the extreme, this photo has been found of Colonel Bowdler and his son, Hugh, in 1935 sailing back to Hythe

R & J

 

 

 

Bowdler and Son

 

Sally and Lesley

Bill and David
 

Harmony
Today many boats are sailed by husband and wife crews with the addition of a son, daughter or family friend as the third-man on windier daysWickens Husband and Wife crew