SAILINGTHE Rolex Commodores’ Cup starts this Sunday, in The Solent.
Ten teams, comprising a total of 30 yachts from France, Ireland, Hong Kong, South Africa and the UK, will contest the international trophy at Cowes. The event is held every other year.
While the single team nations — Ireland, South Africa and Hong Kong — set out their stall early, identifying boats and team members, the multi-team nations, UK and France, have faced more complex decision-making in defining the composition of their various line-ups.
Teams are made up of three boats, one in each of three precise rating bands.
The first race starts at 10.30am. For more information about the rest of the week’s racing visit www.commodorescup.rorc.org.