- Commodore's Cup
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For the Australian motor racing competition, see Commodore Cup.
The Commodores' Cup also known as the Rolex Commodores' Cup is an international offshore regatta held for three-boat national teams held in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. It is a biennial event that lasts for seven days. It was first held in 1992, with the next event occurring in 2010.[1] It is organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. The competition is designed to test the teams over a variety of inshore and offshore courses. Currently, there are strict rules in place with the requirement that at least 50% of the crew from each team are from the nation represented. There are also limitations on the number of professionals allowed to take part. The part these professionals play in the team is also restricted, with amateurs having to helm throughout the inshore races and the start of the offshore races.[2]
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2008 teams
For the 2008 event a total of six nations and 15 teams were competing, two up from the 2006 event.[3]
France - four teams
Hong Kong - one team
Ireland - two teams
Spain - one team
The Netherlands - three teams
United Kingdom - four teams
2010 teams
In the 2010 Commodores Cup a total of 10 teams from 5 nations competed, with Ireland claiming overall victory.[4]
- 1st overall - - Ireland - 73.5 points
- 2nd overall - - Hong Kong - 117.5 points
- 3rd overall - - France Blue - 136 points
- 4th overall - - France Yellow - 167 points
- 5th overall - - GBR Red - 175 points
- 6th overall - - GBR White - 187.5 points
- 7th overall -
- South Africa - 202 points - 8th overall - - France White - 210 points
- 9th overall - - France Red - 233.5 points
- 10th overall - - GBR Black - 322 points
The full list of results is available on the Royal Ocean Racing Club website.[5]
References
- ^ "Rolex Commodores' Cup Report". Isle of Wight Council. http://www.iwight.com/home/news/2008/june/commodores_cup/default.asp. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ "Rolex Commodores' Cup". Isle of Wight Council. http://www.iwight.com/home/latest_news/commodores_cup/default.asp. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ "Fifteen Teams to Contest 2008 Rolex Commodores' Cup". Royal Ocean Racing Club. http://www.rorc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=200:fifteen-teams-to-contest-2008-rolex-commodores-cup&catid=35:2008-news&Itemid=46. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ "Rolex Commodore's Cup Teams 2010". Royal Ocean Racing Club. http://commodorescup.rorc.org/2010-race-information/rolex-commodores-cup-teams.html. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
- ^ "Rolex Commodore's Results 2010". Royal Ocean Racing Club. http://www.rorc.org/raceresults/2010/rcc/rccovos.html. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
External links
Categories:- Sport on the Isle of Wight
- Sailing in the United Kingdom
- Sailing races
- Recurring events established in 1992
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