Edwards gains support from maxi multihull owners

Following the recent announcement of a joint venture between Tracy Edwards MBE and the State of Qatar, the future of Ocean Racing has never looked better.

Maiden Ocean Racing Qatar (MORQ) is meeting with the Maxi Multihull owners later this month to discuss the many opportunities The Oryx Cup and the Qatar Sports Global Challenge open up for them, their sponsors and their sport. MORQ has already received written support for its plans from most of the Multihull owners.

During the crew’s visit to Qatar this week, Tracy Edwards commented: “I am delighted to be able to fulfil my dream of organising and owning events. Since our announcement, we have received many wishes of support and interest from the Maxi Cat owners and their sponsors.

“I am aware of the vitriolic accusations that one individual has made against me, but you cannot lay international claim to the concept of a race round the world nor claim ownership of a whole class. We saw two spots on the sailing calendar that nobody else had filled and seized the opportunity to create two magnificent events,” added Tracy.

Tracy, a member of the Jules Verne Association, has been in discussions with Olivier de Kersuason, President of The Jules Verne Association, and she is looking forward to continuing discussions with him in the future.

Tracy commented: “Lack of funding has hampered and threatened the future of Ocean Racing for several years. The joint venture between Maiden Ocean Racing and the State of Qatar is fantastic news for the growth of the sport. We look forward to discussing the many opportunities the two new events have opened, not only for our team, but for all the Maxi Multihull owners.”