Volvo Cork Week is going to be a spectacular regatta this July, with teams from all over the world racing with the Royal Cork Yacht Club in celebration of their 300th birthday.
The Beaufort Cup is at the heart of Volvo Cork Week with €10,000 going to the chosen charity of the winning team. The Beaufort Cup pitches teams that have at least half the crew from Service or Voluntary Organisations.
While military teams will be taking part, the Beaufort Cup is suitable for all manner of service organisations including medical professionals, charity organisations, emergency services plus local and national Government Authorities. The early entry list already boasts over ten teams from Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The racing schedule for the Beaufort Cup starts with a 24-hour race around the famous Fastnet Lighthouse, which starts and finishes in Cork Harbour. The inshore race series, set on stunning coastal courses, will be held from 13th to 15th July in conjunction with Volvo Cork Week. Beaufort Cup teams will race under the IRC time correction rule, providing a level playing field to boats of different sizes and speeds. The Beaufort Cup is open to all yachts with a TCC between 0.990 and 1.060.
The overall winner will be presented with the Beaufort Cup at the Grand Prize Giving and will also be in contention to be named Volvo Cork Week 2020 'Boat Of The Week'. Entry for the Beaufort Cup is from €540, which includes event berthage and eight crew tickets for the Beaufort Cup Gala Dinner.
"The format is the same as the two previous editions, you get the chance to race around the Fastnet Rock, enjoy a great dinner, and then race in and around Cork Harbour for the last two days," confirmed James Fegan who besides being the Volvo Cork Week Committee member for The Beaufort Cup, will be racing with the Crosshaven Lifeboat team.
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