(Cowes, Isle of Wight, England)- The eighth edition of this hugely
popular regatta will feature classes for 44-46' series production boats
(minimum 4 produced) with a maximum IRC rating of 1.240 and a max SPA of
181.5 sq meters, the J/111 Class, the J/109 Class and two other
classes.In addition it will provide the inshore element for the 2012 GBR Team trials for the Brewin Dolphin Commodores' Cup (the offshore element being the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Morgan Cup Race on 5 May). The RYA's Selection Committee will be using the regatta to help them identify three teams of three boats with IRC Endorsed ratings of between 1.020 and 1.230 with the proviso that only one boat in the team may rate 1.150 or above.
Racing will take place on two separate courses in the central Solent with Class 0 (Commodores' Cup trialists), Class 1 (44-46') and the J/111s racing on one course and the J/109s and two classes on the other. The courses will be predominantly laid windward-leeward format with up to eight races scheduled over the three days of racing. Sailing photo credit- Paul Wyeth- pwpictures.com For more information about sailing the 2012 Vice Admiral's Cup or contact Jo Chugg email- jo@rcyc.co.uk
