The Boat International Superyacht Regatta has been designed to cater for both racing superyachts and cruising superyachts. The regatta will use the world-standard IRC rating system with pursuit-style racing and optional fleet starts for the racing division.
The regatta will take place over four days from 22nd to 26th June 2008, with a designated spareday on the 25th
Click here for more information on Royal Ocean Racing Club and IRC rating: www.rorcrating.com
The preliminary racing programme for
racing events is as follows:
The Boat International Superyacht Regatta – Silver Jubilee 2008 Race and Social Programme
Sunday June 22nd - Inspections, Registration and Briefing
09.00- 16.00
Controls and Final Registration, YCCS Clubhouse
18.00
Official Briefing, YCCS Clubhouse
19.30
Welcome reception at the YCCS Clubhouse
Monday June 23rd - Race Day 1
11.00 - 11.30
Yachts leave the dock
12.00
Foreseen first signal for the start of the race
Free evening
Tuesday June 24th - Race Day 2 ( Boat International Silver Jubilee Race Day)
11.00 - 11.30
Yachts leave the dock
12.00
Foreseen first signal for the start of the race -
BI Silver Jubilee Cup
20.00 - Midnight
Boat International Superyacht Regatta Beach Party
Wednesday June 25th - Lay day or re-sail
Lay day or re-sail
20.00
Rolex and YCCS Dinner – YCCS Clubhouse
Thursday June 26th - Race Day 3 and Final Prizegiving
11.00 - 11.30
Yachts leave the dock
12.00
Foreseen first signal for the start of the race
18.00
Final Prizegiving YCCS Clubhouse
* NB: This is the provisional programme and is subject to change
Rolex will be providing one of their classic watches as first prize for the overall winner of the regatta and Audi who are also official partners of the YCCS and sponsors of the regatta will be providing a teak and silver plaque for first, second and third prizes for their Audi Cup Day to be held as part of the regatta
Linley will provide prizes for the winner of the cruising division and the winner of the performance division respectively. The prizes are two of their signature pieces; the anniversary fruit bowl in rosewood with sterling silver insert and hallmarked detailing.
John Mellows and his company Azure Dragon have created two bespoke trophies for 2nd and 3rd prize overall of the regatta. They have been handcrafted in the form of sail sculptures made of polished stainless steel. He says “I firmly believe that, given the time, commitment and money that goes into yacht racing the prizes should reflect the effort involved. The prizes should be worth winning”.
Bobby Nash & his company Latitude Kinsale will create five 3D chart™ prizes for line honours for each day of the regatta. Bobby’s unique 3D chart™ creations are nautical charts layered to show the depth contours of any chosen coastline in three dimensions. The prizes will be based on the NE coast of Sardinia showing the Arcipelago Di La Maddalena using both modern and classic B&W charts, we are promised that the pieces will be stunning – just like the location and the regatta.
IMA boats will also be competing for the IMA trophy during the regatta.
