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3rd Edinburgh 707 Cup at Port Edgar Yacht Club - Preview

by Mike Miller 3 Apr 2014 15:12 BST 26 April 2014
Port Edgar YC are hosting the 3rd Edinburgh 707 Cup on 26th April © Liz Tulloch

Port Edgar Yacht Club are delighted to be hosting the third Edinburgh 707 Cup this Spring. Based at the site of the new Forth Crossing, racing of these One Design Sports Boats will take place on 26th April against the jaw-dropping backdrop of the Forth Road and Rail Bridges.

Around 15 boats are expected to take part in an explosive series of 5 races centred on St David's Bay. Crews are travelling from South of the Border to compete with the very best of the local fleets from Port Edgar and the Royal Forth Yacht Clubs, including defending Champion 2013 Winner, Cacciatore helmed by John Robertson in what should be a very exciting and competitive event.

Festivities will continue ashore!

Any enquiries to or telephone Dara on 07818 456882.

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