News

May 29, 2008

Now in its fourth year the Vice Admiral’s Cup Regatta, hosted by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club Cowes, will take place this coming Friday 30 May to Sunday 1 June inclusive. Originally instigated as a fun level racing regatta to fill a gap in the big boat racing calendar; this event’s simple racing format and excellent social programme have proven hugely successful with the competitors and is back by popular demand again this year, and for 2008 expect record entries.
Racing will be run for four classes. The entry list for the 50-52 foot class already features six TP52s and the Farr 52 of Peter Harrison ensuring that the racing in this class is not only exceptionally competitive, but also truly spectacular to watch. This will also be the first time that six TP 52s will be racing together outside the TP circuit. The ever popular 44-46 foot class, which already includes all ten of the UK based Farr 45s and a DK46, will once again provide hot racing action and plenty of surprises.

New to the event is the X-35 One Design Class. This rapidly growing class will be using the event as their Southern Area Championship. Last, but most certainly not least, is the Quarter Ton Class, whose revival continues apace. This year a number of newly renovated boats will be joining the fleet alongside many of the regular faces, all keen to take advantage of this excellent warm up opportunity in preparation for the 2008 Coutts Quarter Ton Cup, also being hosted by the RCYC from 15-18 June.

With the exception of the Quarter Tonners the fleets will level race, retaining the “first past the post” format that has made the Vice Admiral’s Cup so popular. The Quarter Tonners will compete under IRC to cope with the 20 year design span. Racing will take place in the central Solent with the 50-52 and 44-46 foot classes on one course and the X35s and Quarter Tonners on another.

For the third consecutive year we are delighted to be working with event supporters North Sails, Musto, and Boat Sales International. They play a vital role in ensuring the success of the Vice Admiral’s Cup and we are very pleased to be able to welcome them aboard again.

For further information about the 2008 Vice Admiral’s Cup please contact The Secretary, Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, The Parade, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7QU, E-mail Anthony@rcyc.co.uk Tel +44 (0)1983 293581 or visit www.rcyc.co.uk or contact Louise Morton, louisemorton2@aol.com 07769 972979, 01983 295300
For further information about North Sails please visit www.northsails.co.uk, for further information about Musto please visit www.musto.com and for further information about Boat Sales International please visit www.boatsales.co.uk