(Yarmouth, England)- In 2012, the intention is to raise the bar for
J/105 one-design class sailing teams and organise some dedicated class
racing that will encourage J/105s based outside the Solent and from
northern Europe to come and race together.2011 was a RORC Fastnet Race year and there were several J/105s from Europe sailing in the UK for the offshore series and for Cowes Week. Keeping this in mind, the J/105 EuroCup in 2012 will take place over 2 weekends – partially offshore and partially inshore. The first weekend’s racing will incorporate the Round The Island Race [over 60 miles around the Isle of Wight] on 30th June with the following weekend [7th/8th July] comprising 5 inshore races at Yarmouth that would include at least one day’s racing in Christchurch Bay and the second day within the West Solent.
The
overall regatta, branded as the J/105 EuroCup, will be managed by The
Royal Solent Yacht Club based in Yarmouth. There are approximately
fifteen J/105s based in the Solent area and already ten of these owners
have signaled their intention to enter the J/105 EuroCup 2012. For
those J/105s owners in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden and
Germany, it's a great way to meet other J/105 owners and learn more
about sailing your boat competitively!Of note, there is no clash on dates with the J-Cup being staged on the Solent from the 25th to 28th July– indeed it is anticipated the J105 EuroCup will be a natural feeder for boats to stay in the Solent for more fleet racing later in the month. On shore facilities will be based out of the Royal Solent’s new Clubhouse that is presently under-going a complete face lift over the winter; a huge marquee will be in place for the event plus live music and dinner on the Saturday evening.
For more J/105 EuroCup sailing information, please email- sailing@royalsolent.org or contact Becci Eplett (becci@keyyachting.com) at J/UK Key Yachting Group in Southampton, England.
