Royal Southern Yacht Club Triumphs in Quirky Bramble Bank Cricket Clash
The Royal Southern Yacht Club has edged out the Island Sailing Club in the much-loved annual Bramble Bank cricket match. This quirky showdown happens each summer, weather and tides permitting, right in the middle of the Solent on the exposed Bramble sandbank.
A Classic Slice of English Summer Madness
“Quintessentially English madness on a beautiful summer’s day,” said Royal Southern captain Mark ‘Tommo’ Tomson. The unusual fixture lives up to the name, blending seaside fun with sporting spirit.
Over 50 Years of Tidal Turf Wars
The quirky contest traces its roots back more than 50 years, thanks to yacht design legend Uffa Fox. While exact details remain sketchy, the match has become a must-watch summer tradition.
