The J-Cup returns to Hamble this July!
by Gemma Dunn 4 Apr 2014 10:59 BST
24-26 July 2014
J-Cup 2013 final day © Tim Wright /
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J-Cup 2014 will be hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble, the heart of sailing on the Solent. Racing takes place from Thursday 24th until Saturday 26th July, with registration on Wednesday 23rd.
The J-Cup is the only regatta exclusively for J-Boats and all models are eligible to compete. One design racing will be available for almost everybody, including the exciting new J/70 class, and a rapidly expanding J/97 fleet. Fans of the brand will also be delighted to see a small number of J/88s out for the first time, following the model's launch at the end of last year. The vast J/109 fleet will no doubt be looking for another close competition after 2013's nail-biting series.
With the event returning to its home turf, competitor numbers are expected to exceed 400. The teams will sail eight races across the three days, with live music and themed suppers available in the event marquee each night. New for 2014, the Club will host a 'party on the pier' each afternoon, offering a cash bar and hot snacks for sailors as they come off the water. The final prizegiving will take place in the marquee, with live music keeping the revellers entertained until the wee hours.
As ever we are thrilled to have the support of a number of fantastic sponsors this year, including SLAM, North Sails, Grapefruit Graphics, Lombard, Peters & May and Solent Marine Surveys. Harken have also joined us as official hardware supplier of the event. This support means some of the best value entertainment on offer, as well as a mountain of prizes!
J Boat owners can enter online here. The Notice of Race and Competitor Information can also be viewed using this link.
For live action from the water follow @JUKRacing.