SOLENT sailors are invited to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee at sea for a "once-in-a-lifetime" celebration. 

Yacht and sailing clubs in the Solent region are invited to visit Cowes on the Isle of Wight on Saturday, August 6 for a day filled with boat racing, an air display, and prize-giving, followed by an afternoon of live music.

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Hampshire yachtsman Geoff Holt MBE, founder of the Wetwheels charity and a member of the organising committee, said: “The event is a great opportunity to bring the Solent’s sailing and yachting community together to celebrate our Queen’s 70 years on the throne and the Royal Family's ongoing support for yachting and boating."

The event at Cowes Yacht Haven will help raise money to provide opportunities for disabled people to get afloat by supporting Wetwheels as the nominated charity. 

Clubs can take part by registering their interest in attending by emailing mail@rys.org.uk as soon as possible.

All clubs are being asked to send up to 20 representative vessels to participate in the event.

Donations can be made at justgiving.com/campaign/platinumjubilee