Thanks to Alan and Suzanne for sharing this news with VB readers. In their own words. Ed
Next July will see the 11th running of the Commodores’ Cup sailing championship and The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is delighted to announce Brewin Dolphin as the new Title Sponsor. Based in Cowes, this event which is run with the support of the Royal Yacht Squadron, will take place between Saturday 21st and Saturday 28th July 2012.
Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK’s largest independent private client investment managers, will support the biennial race series, which attracts highly competitive teams from several nations, for three editions. Races will take place on the waters of the Solent and English Channel.
Proud to add to portfolio
Jamie Matheson, Brewin Dolphin Executive Chairman commented “We are proud to add such a prestigious event as the Commodores’ Cup to our portfolio and look forward to building a long term relationship with the Royal Ocean Racing Club, its members and competitors. We are not newcomers to the world of sailing, having successfully sponsored the Scottish Series for the past 11 years. Sailing has provided us with an excellent platform to increase awareness of our brand to a wider audience and we are confident that the Commodores’ Cup will develop this.”
RORC Commodore Andrew McIrvine is delighted to welcome Brewin Dolphin as title sponsor for the next six years: “This sponsorship will allow us to build on the success of the competition which stands out in the calendar of international yacht racing for a number of reasons, not least of which is the significant offshore component to the championship and the challenges it presents to the highly competitive teams. In 2010, the Cup was lifted by the Irish and the tenth biennial event attracted 10 top challenges from five nations to compete. We are certain that with Brewin Dolphin’s support, the 2012 edition of the Commodores’ Cup will be a huge success.”
A team event
Although new title sponsor Brewin Dolphin will put their name to the Commodores’ Cup the event overall will remain as in other years – a team event, with the overall winner a team of three boats not one individual and the kudos of being part of the successful team is self-evident.
With the combination of inshore and offshore racing making up the Commodores’ Cup, this regatta format lets both of these important disciplines count for what must be today the top Corinthian offshore yacht team event.
Commodores’ Cup Winners:
2010 – Ireland
2008 – GBR Red team
2006 – France Blue team
2004 – GBR (Red team)
2002 – France (Red team)
2000 – Channel Islands
1998 – Germany (red team)
1996 – England (Green team)
1994 – USA (White team)
1992 – USA (Team 1)
Other nations/teams represented in past events include: The Netherlands, Hong Kong, Spain, Belgium, Russia, Europe, Commonwealth, Wales, Scotland, Scandinavia, Argentina, Australia, Jersey and Finland.
