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Cowes Division Is Go!
The X One Design came from the drawing board of Isle of Wight naval architect Alfred Westmacott in 1909 and records show that the class was formally established in 1911. The Cowes Division was formed in 1951 and raced regularly until the late 1980s. The Class is now looking ahead to their centenary year in 2011.

Following a very successful, and well attended meeting, on Saturday 12th April at the Island Sailing Club it has been decided to move to the next stage in re-establishing a Division of XODs at Cowes with the formation of a steering group.

The Cowes Combined Clubs have already made provision for XOD racing in their programme for this season and there will be an invitational series throughout July, ahead of Skandia Cowes Week. The Island S.C. had the silverware from previous years on display, all the cups need is a clean. The Cowes Harbour Commissioners have assigned 12 moorings for the XODs and three of these have already been taken.

There will be a further meeting in the next few weeks time and the date, time and venue will be confirmed as soon as possible. Anyone who was unable to attend the last meeting but would like further information about the next meeting or the Division’s development should email the Class Secretary on xodsec — Eddie Mays

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