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The Manches Cup 2005 will be the 15th staging of the event and promises to be the largest and most spectacular to date. As the main social, sporting and networking event for lawyers, the Manches Cup has established itself as one of the largest regattas in the country.
The Manches Cup is open to competitors of all levels of experience, from the complete novice to the expert yachtsman.
Entry is open to crews from:
Ø Law firms
Ø In-house counsel
Ø Barristers' chambers
Ø Suppliers to the legal community.
The overall winner of the regatta will be awarded the Manches Cup Championship Trophy, allowing one crew from divisions 1, 2 or 3 to be identified as the best team from the entire field of competitors – what an achievement!
As a new development for 2005, crews with 3 or more in-house lawyers onboard will qualify for entry into the Hays Legal In-House category and will compete for the Hays Legal In-House Trophy. |
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Notice of Race - to download the Notice of Race (Word file) click here
Itinerary for Event:
Friday 20th May 2005
15.00 Manches Cup 2005 Regatta Desk opens in the Britannia offices, Port Hamble Marina
Crew members can either travel to Hamble on the Friday or can arrive early on the morning of Saturday 21 May.
16.00 Yachts available for collection.
19.00 Informal evening programme - Boomerangs Bar and Restaurant is available to all and has a late license until midnight. Tables are available for bookings at Boomerangs, or you can eat in one of the many other restaurants in Hamble and finish the night off with a nightcap at Boomerangs.
21.00 Manches Cup 2005 Regatta Desk closes.
Saturday 21st May 2005
08.00 Manches Cup 2005 Regatta Desk opens in the Britannia offices, Port Hamble Marina.
09.00 Skippers' briefing.
Saturday morning is reserved for sail training and familiarisation with your skipper and yacht. Those people arriving on the Saturday morning should aim to arrive in Hamble by 09.00.
12.30 Race one starts, under instruction from the Royal London Yacht Club race committee.
14.30 Race two starts, under instruction from the Royal London Yacht Club race committee.
17.00 Yachts moor in Cowes Yacht Haven in preparation for the evening party being held in the Boat Shed. Full shower and changing facilities are available for crew members in the Yacht Haven.
19.00 The Boat Shed opens for the regatta party (ticket only - please contact Regatta Manager for details). The 2005 party will be themed in the style of Emergency Services (Police, Fire Brigade & Medical). Fancy dress is optional, but encouraged!
20.00 Regatta dinner is served.
01.00 Party finishes, subject to approval of late license.
Sunday 22nd May 2005
08.00 Manches Cup 2005 Regatta Desk opens in the Boat Shed.
08.00 Breakfast is served in the boat shed (ticket only - please contact Regatta Manager for details).
10.00 Race three starts, under instruction from the Royal London Yacht Club race committee.
12.00 All yachts return to Yacht Haven for prize giving.
12.30 Manches Cup prize giving ceremony is held in the Boat Shed.
After prize giving crews may leave at leisure for free sailing back to home marina and departure.
Prizes& Divisional Structure:
Divisional Structure
Division 1 - IRC Racing, Bareboat, Spinnaker Division
Division 2 - IRC Racing, Skippered, Spinnaker Division
Division 3 - IRC Cruising, Skippered, Non-Spinnaker Division
Prize Structure
Overall Winner - Manches Cup Championship Trophy
Division 1 Winner – ‘Division One Cup’
Division 1 1st Runner-Up – ‘Division One Salver’
Division 1 2nd Runner-Up – ‘Division One Plate’
Division 2 Winner – ‘Division Two Cup’
Division 2 1st Runner-Up – ‘Division Two Salver’
Division 2 2nd Runner-Up – ‘Division Two Plate’
Division 3 Winner – ‘Division Three Cup’
Division 3 1st Runner-Up – ‘Division Three Salver’
Division 3 2nd Runner-Up – ‘ Division Three Plate’
Hays Legal In-House Trophy [New for 2005]
Top Reflex 38 [New for 2005]
Top Sigma 38 [New for 2005]
How to Book:
Please contact 1st Charters to discuss your yacht requirements and package prices for the legal sailing event of the year. |