With 20 -22 yachts expected, the fleet will be broken down into separate classes to provide the most competitive and fun racing. As the size and design of the majority of the participating yachts is so varied, smaller class size and even different course options add to the possibilities for making the racing as exciting as possible. The J class yachts are likely to have a fleet start as they are more closely matched and enjoy the close competition of fleet racing, whereas the other classes are most likely to have close staggered-start procedures.
"There have been many initiatives put in place over the past two years to enhance safe superyacht racing and to address the issue of rating these vastly disparate yachts so that it is a fair competition" commented SYRA'S Executive Director, Peter Craig. "Working hand in hand with the Event Organizers, we will continue to evaluate what rule or variation of a rule works best at regatta sites with very different prevailing conditions. One of our goals is to convince the rule authorities to make their rules as transparent and fair as practical, so that the yacht owners can maximize their enjoyment and the rest of the sailing world takes in close racing between these extraordinary cruising superyachts at some of the most spectacular sailing venues in the world."
Yachts are continuing to register their interest for next June; this week the 58m sloop Kokomo (Dubois/Alloy Yachts) signed up as well as Drumfire (Hoek/Bloesma) and Highland Breeze (Frers/Nautor Swan) . Drumfire won the Superyacht Cup in 2011 and was the only boat to compete in both SYC Palma and SYC Cowes in 2012.
Sponsor update
One of the longest Superyacht Cup Palma sponsors, The Rolling Stock Group , has committed their support for the 2013 regatta. For many years the well-known Palma based yacht service company have been involved with SYC, often providing support and last minute chandlery items delivered to the dock to ensure yachts can go racing. Recently launched, Rolling Stock LITE is a new paint service specially focused on providing economical finishing and refinishing solutions for vessels under 30m as a compliment to all their other divisions. For more information visit; www.rollingstock.es
Reckmann Yacht Equipment , supplier for high quality sail handling systems, have been celebrating their 120th anniversary this year, and have renewed their silver sponsorship for the Superyacht Cup Palma 2013. The Company has a long history of innovative product development and continues to lead the way with new furling designs. One of the most spectacular recent developments is the Superyacht code sail furler. Its' innovative gear design allows high torque furls and high-speed furling even for very large code sails, a fast and safe option for racing superyachts. For more information visit Reckmann: www.reckmann.com
PLEASE NOTE : The number of participating yachts will be capped, and berths on the SYC Dock are limited, to secure your place please register early by contacting kate@thesuperyachtcup.com or tel: +34 971 708 795
The Notice of Race will be available at the end of November: www.thesuperyachtcup.com
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