This will also be the first time that six TP 52s will be racing together outside the TP circuit. The ever popular 44-46 foot class, which already includes all ten of the UK based Farr 45s and a DK46, will once again provide hot racing action and plenty of surprises.
New to the event is the X-35 One Design Class. This rapidly growing class will be using the event as their Southern Area Championship. Last, but most certainly not least, is the Quarter Ton Class, whose revival continues apace. This year a number of newly renovated boats will be joining the fleet alongside many of the regular faces, all keen to take advantage of this excellent warm up opportunity in preparation for the 2008 Coutts Quarter Ton Cup, also being hosted by the RCYC from 15-18 June.
With the exception of the Quarter Tonners the fleets will level race. The Quarter Tonners will compete under IRC to cope with the 20 year design span. Racing will take place in the central Solent with the 50-52 and 44-46 foot classes on one course and the X35s and Quarter Tonners on another.
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Now in its fourth year the Vice Admiral's Cup Regatta, hosted by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club Cowes, will take place this coming Friday 30 May to Sunday 1 June inclusive. The entry list for the 50-52 foot class already features six TP52s and the Farr 52 of Peter Harrison.