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COWES PORT HANDBOOK 2014 - 2015

Ocean Racers

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In the context of Cowes, this refers mainly to boats designed for sailing in
open seas and usually features larger yachts of 40 foot and over. Cowes
regularly hosts events like the Swan European Regatta and the famous
Rolex Fastnet Race. A crew of more than 12 is not unusual for ocean
racers and reflects the demands of bigger sails and the need to maintain
watches throughout the night on longer events.

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And finally, there are yachts that don’t fit easily into any category. This
includes one-off high-tech speed yachts, Superyachts, and even the J
Class boats of America’s Cup fame. Using a handicap system, all can be
raced competitively, and the 2014 events line-up for Cowes includes a
selection of fantastic visual spectacles.
For more information about events in Cowes, see the ‘Events Diary’ on
pages 94-101 and the ‘Events Calendar’ on pages 102-111.

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