2 nd – 7 th July 2012

MayRum Race: Falmouth, Antigua – Falmouth, UK JuneWestward Cup, Cowes JuneJ-Class Regatta, Falmouth 2-7 JulyPendennis Cup, Falmouth JulyJ-Class Regatta, Cowes JulySuperyacht Cup, Cowes The 2012 Regatta Schedule

2012 will see the return of the prestigious Pendennis Cup to the waters of Falmouth Bay, Cornwall. 5 days of exciting superyacht racing for modern and classic yachts. The Regatta will be complemented by a full programme of entertainment and events in and around the town. Pendennis Cup 2012 Overview

Five days of adrenaline filled racing for three classes of yachts: Big class – waterline length exceeding 15m Original classics – waterline length exceeding 10m, but less than 15m Modern classics – waterline length exceeding 15m Racing under IRC – pursuit format Berthing at Port Pendennis Marina and at anchor Support fleet of over 12 boats, including a spectator vessel with over 50 passengers per day The Racing

Provide 5 days of exhilarating racing out in Falmouth comparable to the worlds best superyacht regattas To attract between large yachts, with modern yachts competing alongside the worlds most iconic classic yachts, creating an exhilarating world class display for participants and spectators Provide a diverse range of shore side events & activities for captains, crew, event partners and VIP guests Generate extensive positive multimedia exposure for Pendennis and Cornwall 2012 Objectives

Over 80 online and print articles about the Cup were published. Information and footage of the cup was exposed on regional television and radio, with live interviews conducted during the week by the BBC. Over 350 industry colleagues took part in the Cup over the 6 day event including Superyacht Owners, Captains, journalists, brokers, designers, naval architects and suppliers. Successful events were held around the racing programme including a Welcome Barbecue at the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club, Caribbean Party Night, VIP Lunch, Crew & VIP Curry Night, Falmouth Art Gallery Private View and the final Awards Presentation. Review of the Pendennis Cup 2010

Pendennis and Antigua Yacht Club partnered to organise a Trans- Atlantic fun regatta to feed in to the UK 2012 Olympic superyacht programme The Falmouth – Falmouth Rum Race will run in the opposite direction to the traditional Route de Rosé - beginning at the Antigua Yacht Club in Falmouth Harbour, following Antigua classics with the option for yachts to start earlier if they prefer, with a possible stop in the Azores on route. Kenny Coombs of Antigua Yacht Club commented We are very pleased to be involved in this exciting new event on the yachting calendar. The Falmouth – Falmouth link will no doubt attract a great number of yachts to link up with a number of fantastic UK- based regattas in The Falmouth - Falmouth Rum Race