The Hundred Guinea Cup Race 21st July 2012
The last, and the main event in 2012 this race probably captures the true spirit of the J Class.It will present numerous tactical decisions due to the varied weather and tidal conditions. There will be no time limit. The race is based over the original 75 mile America’s Cup course, clockwise around the Isle of Wight. This will be a successful event that could be repeated every four years.
"Over the original America's Cup course, clockwise from Cowes around the Isle of Wight, including Nab Tower mark and without a time limit"
The J's are back!
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Race Programme
Saturday 21st July : Start 10.00 - 75 nm RYS Line, Cowes
Hurst Castle & The Needles
David Pitman, Secretary of the J Class Association explained: “The Royal Southampton Yacht Club was selected because of the Club’s deep experience of organising and running major racing regattas, it’s great onshore facilities and close historic ties to the J Class fleet. We are delighted RSYC is hosting the 2012 Solent Regatta and are looking forward to spectacular, close racing.”
Mike Garvey, Captain of Racing, RSYC, said: “Racing for the Hundred Guinea Cup on the original 75 mile RTI course – including the NAB - promises to be a thrilling spectacle and a superb finale to the Solent Regatta in 2012.”
Allan Foot, Solent Refit, commented: “We are proud to be hosting the J Class fleet during their 2012 Solent Regatta. With more than 280m of deep water berthing just south of Hythe Pier, we are ideally located close to the Solent race areas. A regular shuttle for competitors between our base and RSYC in Ocean Village is also planned."