Cowes Week drops IRM

Race Director Stuart Quarrie explains decision to drop the two IRM class starts

Skandia Life Cowes Week has dropped the two IRM classes whose starts were originally scheduled in the Notice of Race.
Race Director Stuart Quarrie explained: "Following results from the Round the Island Race, the majority of IRM owners realised that their places would have been higher under IRC. A number of them have put in requests to us at the Cowes Combined Clubs to race under both certificates."

Because of this, the IRM-rated boats will still race under their own rules, including crew weigh-ins, as well as in the appropriate CHS divisions. It is anticipated that there will be at least 25 boats taking part in the Week with both certificates.

Entries will be eligible not only to win prizes for IRM results but also for the major trophies available under IRC including The Queen's Cup, The Britannia Cup and The New York Yacht Club Challenge Trophy.

Skandia Life Cowes Week, which is based in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight, takes place from Saturday 4 to Saturday 11 August.