(Hamble, So'ton, England)- The J-Cup 2012 Driven by MIQ Logistics will
be hosted at the Royal Southern Yacht Club, Hamble, Southampton from
Thursday 26th July to Saturday 28th July. The regatta will also include
the inaugural Lombard J/97 UK National Championship. Lombard’s continued
support of the J/97 Class reflects their recognition of the fleet’s
rapid growth in the UK and of the standard of competition within the
class. The regatta will also welcome the return of the J/109 UK National
Championship 2012 Supported by Sebago. Both Championships will be raced
according to the One-Design Class Rules.2012 will mark the eleventh J-Cup, an event that has grown in size beyond all reasonable expectation, both in terms of the number of competitors involved and also by reputation. All J Boat owners are invited to compete; the racing is first class and the shore-side socials are legendary. This year a SailRacer results service sponsored by Wight Vodka has been launched which will allow live race blogging and live results directly from the regatta committee. The service was used at the recent J/80 World Championship in Dartmouth and was a roaring success.
Competitors will arrive for registration on Wednesday with three races scheduled for both Thursday and Friday. The final two races will take place on Saturday, followed by an extravagant prize-giving evening at St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton to mark the end of what will no doubt be another extremely successful few days of racing. Competitors will not only be racing to win their classes but there will also be special prizes on offer to recognize exceptional performances on the water. For more J/Cup sailing information
