(Cowes, IOW, England)- This Solent-based inshore regatta is primarily
for one-design classes or similar style of boats to enjoy three days of
intense racing. After each day's racing, competitors can enjoy the
welcoming atmosphere and socials in the RORC Cowes Clubhouse.The regatta takes place from Friday, May 18th to Sunday, May 20th. A mixture of windward/ leeward and “random leg” round-the-cans races are planned for the fleet with up to four races per day!
There are over a dozen J/crews sailing the event, with a J/109 class of seven boats, a J/111 class of seven boats, and the sole J/team in IRC 1 class is Chris Daniel’s J/122E JUNO.
The J/111s include the 2016 J/111 World Champion, Martin Dent’s JELVIS, along with a cadre of top U.K. crews like Chris Jones/ Louise Makin’s JOURNEYMAKER II, Paul Griffiths’ JAGERBOMB, Tony Mack’s McFLY, Cornel Riklin’s JITTERBUG, and the top Dutch Team- Hans Zwijnenburg’s SWEENY.
The top J/109 crews include Simon Perry’s JIRAFFE, Dave Richards’ JUMPING JELLYFISH, John Smart’s JUKEBOX, and Roger Phillips’ DESIGNSTAR 2. For more RORC Vice Admiral’s Cup sailing information Add to Flipboard Magazine.
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