Cowes-Torquay-Cowes deadline fast approaching
Tuesday 15 July 2008
#11 Sunseeker Challenger takes to the air
Powerboat racers looking to compete in one of British offshore racing’s most unique, challenging and celebrated events are reminded that the deadlines for entry for this years revived Cowes-Torquay-Cowes race is this Friday (18 July 2008). Entry forms are available to download online from the Powerboat P1 website www.powerboatp1.com.
The event will take place on Saturday 23 August, with Sunday 24 August set aside as a reserve day. A shortened Storm Course has also been planned in The Solent if required. The race will use the RB08 Class structure, so all teams that participated in the RB08 are considered eligible and are invited to participate.
The essence of the event is a non-stop race, leaving Cowes, going around a marker buoy in Torquay and getting back to Cowes as quickly as possible. Racers in each class who can achieve this will race for the CTC class prizes, with prizes for first, second and third in each class. Those boats which cannot complete the race non-stop, and who have to have a fuel break in Torquay, will be racing in a second category with their own prizes. Overall prizes for first, second and third will be awarded.
The event will be based out of the Cowes Yacht Haven for dry pits facilities, the Cowes Marina for wet pits and the Yacht Haven building for daytime corporate hospitality and evening festivities.
Important information for competing teams will be detailed here.
Entry forms are available to download here.