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11 Jul

Sark to Jersey

Sark to Jersey
The Sark to Jersey rowing race was originally the idea of four friends from the Bonne Nuit Boat Owners Association. After Sunday lunch at Les Fontaines Tavern on the north coast, they looked across the sea to the small neighbouring island. If Chay Blyth and John Ridgeway could row the Atlantic, they thought, it must be possible to row between Jersey and Sark.

In 1967 a variety of boats and rowers proved that it was, with the first crew finishing in just under five hours. Today it is still one of the great sporting challenges in the Channel Islands and a hotly contested but friendly inter-insular.

The course takes competitors from the start in Dixcart Bay across open water to the Paternosers reef where they turn and follow Jersey’s north coast towards Bonne Nuit Bay. Crews must row round the Cheval Rock before crossing the finish line. By the time they hit dry land they will have rowed about 19 nautical miles with cross tides and the infamous choppy outfalls off Sark, not to mention any other conditions the weather throws at them.

The top crews from both islands will be there but so will many less experienced teams of friends from workplaces, clubs and families. It is a rare sporting event where novices can race alongside seasoned competitors and still share the same incredible feeling of achievement – no matter how long they’ve taken or how many blisters they have.

Race Series: Sark to Jersey 2026
Race start time: 10.50am
Race reserve date: 12th July 2026 (start time at 12pm)
Race Notes: –
High Water: 16:20
Height: 9.05m

Race Entry - Sark to Jersey

If you would like to take part in our event, please fill in your details in this Event Registration Form below and you will be automatically registered. Please complete all fields.

Please ensure you have read the following documents before proceeding:

> Sark2Jersey Race Pack
> Sark2Jersey Race Rules

Race Ticket:

Entrant's Full Name

Address:

City:

Postcode:

Country:

Telephone Number:

Email:

Crew Emergency Contact Name:

Crew Emergency Contact Telephone Number:

Rowing Club Location:

Racing Boat Name:

Racing Boat Colours:

Racing Boat Number:

Type of insurance:

Rowing Racing Class:

Rowing Experience Level:

Enter your crew details below:

Rower 1 Full Name:

Rower 1 Age:

Rower 1 T-shirt size:

Rower 2 Full Name:

Rower 2 Age:

Rower 2 T-shirt size:

Rower 3 Full Name:

Rower 3 Age:

Rower 3 T-shirt size:

Rower 4 Full Name:

Rower 4 Age:

Rower 4 T-shirt size:

Cox Full Name:

Cox Age:

Cox T-shirt size:

Tell us about your crew:

Will you have your own guard boat or will you share?

If sharing, which crew are your sharing the guard boat with?

Guard Boat - Skipper Name:

Guard Boat - Boat Name:

Guard Boat - Boat Colour:

Guard Boat - Email:

Guard Boat - Telephone Number:

Will an individual from the crew be attending the briefing? (9th July at 18:00)

Yes

It is mandatory for every crew to provide a volunteer who will be able to support race organisation on the day (beach control, time keeping, boat loading, etc)

Volunteer Full Name:

Volunteer Contact Telephone Number:

Volunteer Contact Email:

(Jersey Crews ONLY) Would you like to use Normandy Trader to transport your rowing boat to Sark or will you use your guard boat? Normandy Trader comes at no extra cost, but spaces are limited so it will be allocated at first come first serve basis.

(Jersey Crews ONLY) Would you like to use Normandy Trader to transport your rowing boat from Bonne Nuit to town or will you use a trailer? Normandy Trader comes at no extra cost, but spaces are limited so it will be allocated at first come first serve basis.

By entering the race the captain confirms that the whole crew has the appropriate skills, experience and fitness to complete the race. The captain will assess the conditions on the day of the race and will participate only if this statement remains true.

Yes

Please confirm that the private boat has appropriate insurance cover, and, if the boat is being borrowed, that the crew has the express authority from the policyholder to use the insurance

Yes

I agree to place Two visible signs (Rowing Boat Number) on the Guard Boat that identify which rowers the Guard Boat is supporting.

Yes

I confirm that my boat will have the required safety equipment

Yes

I agree that my crew and I will abide by the Race Rules (linked on Event page) and by all decisions and instructions from the Organisers and Scrutineers in the general running and conduct of the race.

Yes

I/we, hereby agree that I/we shall participate in the Sark to Jersey Rowing Race entirely at my/our own risk and I/we agree to hold the organisers and officials of the race harmless and indemnified against all claims and/or loss, damage or bodily injury

Yes

Notes & Comments

Age Group

All