Sand racing returns to St Sampson's Harbour for the first time since 2001 in a one off special event this Sunday (4th August 2019).
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the first sand racing, or 'Nautocross' event held at St Sampson's in 1969, and this weekend's event is organised by the Guernsey Autocross Club.
The event start time is at 13:30 until 17:30 local time, and spectators can view the racing on Southside and at Abraham's Bosum.
Head of Port Operations at Guernsey Harbours Jerome Davis said:
"Guernsey Harbours is delighted to be able to help the Guernsey Autocross Club celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first sand racing event at St Sampson's Harbour this weekend. This event has been carefully timed and planned to avoid commercial vessel traffic and hydrocarbon tanker deliveries. Since the last time racing was held, St Sampson's Marina has been built. As a result, the St Sampson's circuit this time will be smaller compared to previous events. It is a rare chance to see St Sampson's Harbour being used this way at low tide. We wish the Club every success for the event and anniversary."
Public disk car parking on Southside in St Sampson's Harbour will be suspended from the early hours of Sunday morning whilst the event is taking place. Any remaining vehicles will be towed away at the owner's expense.