Spring Handicap
SPRING IS in the air...a time of daffodils, unrequited love, lighter evenings - and the Stubbington Spring Handicap.
Yes, this popular race for club members where watches and compasses are strictly forbidden takes place on Sunday, May 6th and the route is centred around Warsash.
The rules are the same as previous years - no watches, start when you want, and the winner is the person who finishes closest to 11.30am.
The route starts outside the Rising Sun pub in Warsash (pictured left). Head out along the tow path towards the School of Navigation, turn right at the wooden rails, head out to the shore line, turn left and head towards Solent Breezes.
Turn left and go up the side of the caravan park, then turn right.
At the end, turn right, follow the path round to the Chilling Field. Go along the top of the field, continue to run around the field and back to where you came in.
Head back to Solent Breezes and at the corner turn right over the chain past the white house. At the end of the road, cross over into the School of Navigation field. There, follow the path along, go through the second gate, then turn left at the Hook with Warsash sign.
Follow the path through the trees, go through the gate, head down the path, take the first right and at the end turn left. At the road turn right, at the School of Navigation turn right and head down the footpath. At the shore line, turn right and head back towards Warsash.
The finish line will be at the pink Hamble ferry building.
There will be bottles of wine to the winning male and female runner plus points for the prestigious Stubbington Points League.
If you've not run the handicap before, then give it a go - it's a lot of fun, but best to check out the route beforehand!