Admirals Cup May Return To The Solent

Widely reported in the national press today that one of the world’s best known regattas is on the brink of returning to the Solent thanks to a cash boost from Southampton investment firm Skandia. The Admiral’s Cup – widely regarded as the world championships of offshore racing – saw nations battle it out on the water for the ultimate prize, before the event ran into financial trouble in 2003. But it could be set for a glorious comeback after the former sponsors of Cowes Week donated an undisclosed sum to event organisers the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC).

The club will use the money to carry out a feasibility study into bringing back the 52-year-old biennial event, which once saw Prime Minster Edward Heath captain one of Great Britain’s boats to victory. RORC chief executive Eddie Warden Owen said the study was the first step towards bringing the event back in 2011. He said: “This study is the first step to making the dream happen.

“It’s an enormous boost to the idea of bring back the Admiral’s Cup. “We want to see the Admiral’s Cup back as a world class regatta, deserving of its name. “It’s not just us talking the talk – it really could happen.”

Skandia sponsorship manager Tim Sewell added: “The history and heritage of the Admiral's Cup is immense.

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Whats On In Hampshire : Port Solent Boat Show

Show will be held at Port Solent Marina from 29th – 31st May. The show will open daily, 10am – 5pm with free entry and free parking. Having grown considerably for three years the event this year will provide plenty of entertainment for the family as well as a great selection of new power and sail boats. The 2009 show will not only include sail boats for the first time, but also some off water and family activity. There will be entertainment over the weekend including live music and visitors can marvel as the sea gods patrol the waves astride their squirting dolphin chariots, filling the air with streams of bubbles and the sounds of the seas from the “Tritons”.

There will also be balloon modelling – visitors can get a yacht shaped hat, or get their face painted – become a mermaid for the day, be astounded by the magician, or just sit and listen to the music being played throughout the site.

Down at the Boardwalk, as well as the usual array of shops and restaurants, The Jubilee Sailing Trust will be on site providing visitors with information on how to get involved and get sailing, Northchild Swan 51 Cruises will have details of their Swan 51 charters, the RNLI will have a souvenir stall and their Sea Safety team will be on hand with a display Rib offering free advice on how to stay safe at sea.

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