The Big V Sail (Cork Week Feeder Race) 2008: 7th – 11th July 2008

The Big V Sail is a fantastic new race from Portsmouth to Cork that was staged for the first time in 2006. The race offers sailors an exciting new offshore race and creating an innovative and practical Cork Week feeder race for those yachts entered into the world famous Cork Week Regatta.

Are you up for a new challenge? Set sail for Cork in the first ever ‘Big V’ yacht race, 7-11th July 2008, and raise sponsorship money for Virgin Money’s charity partner Everyman.

THE HOTTEST NEW EVENT ON THE SAILING CALENDAR

Designed as a warm up to Cork Week, the Big V Sail will set off from Portsmouth and Plymouth to skim the seas to Ireland where a party and prizes await.

"The Big V race overall winner's result will be recorded by the World Sailing Speed Record Council(WSSRC) in their race records list. Crews will be able to challenge this record in subsequent Portsmouth to Cork races."

NOVICE OR PRO, GIVE THE BIG BOYS A RUN FOR THEIR MONEY

It doesn’t matter if you’re an old salt or a complete land-lubber, you can still take part. Race for the fun of it, or to get your name on the silverware. You might even set the inaugural Big V Ocean Race Record. And raise a boat-load of cash along the way.

Aquasports-Yachting can also help groups and companies with yacht charters for Cork Week.

Itinerary


Sunday 6 July

1000 onwards Arrive and register, and meet up with your crew. If you haven't' already check out your boat and its moorings and make final checks for the big day.

1800 Welcome party at Tiger Tiger.

1900 Watch the footie World Cup on the big screens.

Party till your skipper calls it a day

Monday 7 July

0800 Barbecue Breakfast is served.

0945 Blessing of the boats.

1000 First yachts start heading to the start point.

1100 Confetti cannon marks the start of the race.

1pm/2pm/3pm/4pm Staggered start times for remaining boats

Start times are approximate only and are subject to class splits that will be determined at the discretion of the race comittee.

Tuesday 8 July

1900 Fastest boats expected to begin arriving in Cork.

Wednesday 9 July

All boats due to arrive in Cork
1800 Irish Welcome in The Admiral Drake pub in Cork

Thursday 10 July

1900 Post race party and prize giving ceremony