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Some of the most beautiful yachts in the world have come to the South Coast this summer. Not since 2001 and the America’s Cup Jubilee celebrations have so many of the world’s finest yachts arrived in British waters. They’re here to mark the London Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and to take part in a string of regattas that will bring the south coast of Britain alive.
Use this online guide to explore the events in this summer of sailing. If you are lucky enough to be taking part or simply want to watch the action, our coverage will help your planning.
Simply click on the regatta you’re interested in to get started…
J CLASS FALMOUTH REGATTA
Date: Tuesday, 26 June – Sunday, 30 June
Venue: Falmouth, Cornwall Yacht Club: Royal Cornwall Yacht Club
Fleet: Lionheart, Rainbow, Ranger, Velsheda
PENDENNIS CUP
Date: Monday 2 July – Saturday 7 July
Venue: Falmouth, Cornwall Yacht Club: Royal Cornwall Yacht Club
Fleet: Adela, Athos, Bare Necessities, Bequia, Breakaway, Eleonora, Firebrand, Mariette, Mariquita, Mikado, Tomahawk, Unfurled, Velacarina, Zarik
INTERNATIONAL 8-METRE WORLDS
Date: Saturday, 14 July – Saturday, 21 July
Venue: Cowes, Solent Yacht Club: Royal Yacht Squadron
Fleet: Anne Sophie, Athena, Aun, Carmen, Carren, Catina IV or Severn, Elfe II, Erica, Falcon, Flirt8cious, Glana, Hispania, Ierne, If, Lafayette, Lucky Girl, Luna, Raven, Sposa, Svanevit, Wanda, Yquem
Date: Wednesday, 18 July – Saturday, 21 July
Venue: Solent Yacht Club: Royal Southampton Yacht Club
Fleet: Lionheart, Rainbow, Ranger, Velsheda
SUPERYACHT CUP COWES
Date: Sunday 22 July – Wednesday 25 July
Venue: Solent Yacht Club: Royal Yacht Squadron
Fleet: Adela, Athos, Bare Necessities, Bliss, Drumfire, Hamilton, Heartbeat, Hetairos, Ivanka, Leopard III, Mari Cha III, Savannah, Seaquel, Unfurled, Sojana