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The Vice Admiral’s Cup 2012 The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club will host the eighth Vice Admiral’s Cup Regatta from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th May 2012 inclusive. Since its introduction the Vice Admiral Cup has gone from strength to strength with it’s simple close racing format and fun social programme making it enjoyable for the competitors.

 This year there will be six classes. As usual, 44 – 46 foot class, which included the Farr 45s, DK46s and Swan 45s, bringing us an outstanding spectacle as well as some incredibly close racing. The other of the regular classes will be the J/109s, Quarter Ton Class who are continuing to grow in numbers.

This year the event will provide the inshore element for the 2012 GBR Team trials for the Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup as 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 is the team may rate 1.150 or above.

For the first time to the event we are welcoming the J/111 and the Laser SB3s who will be racing on different courses. The organisers have scheduled with races over the three days of racing with the courses being predominantly laid windward leeward format.

The Club looks forward to welcoming all competitors après sailing to relax in its clubhouse which enjoys panoramic views across the Solent. There will be a two-course steak barbeque supper on Friday 18th May at a cost of £15 pp. Tickets should be reserved at the time of entry and Dinner will also be available in the Club on the Saturday evening by arrangement with the Steward.

Our thanks to event sponsors North Sails, Musto, Boat Sales International and Pascall Atkey & Son.

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