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The BPRC
Race Programme for 2009 |
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The BPRC intends to grow during 2009 by
concentrating on long distance offshore
races. With this in mind we are putting in
place two new long distance offshore races
for the coming year. The full programme has
yet to be agreed with the RYA but will be as
follows. |
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May 2009* |
Poole - Cherbourg – Poole Challenge. |
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June 2009* |
1,100 mile 6 day race in the
Mediterranean. |
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August 2009* |
Cowes Torquay Cowes / Cowes Classic. |
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New rules are being designed as we speak and
will be in place very shortly. These will
hopefully be the basis for all National &
International “Marathon” offshore racing for
the next 3 to 4 years. |
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They are being designed for the future and
to ensure safety for crews. Boats will have
to be well built to withstand the stresses
of long distance offshore racing over long
periods and the rules will reflect this. |
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There will be no room for lightweight
overpowered boats. Engine and boat
manufacturers will be able to plan for the
future and know that the rules will not be
changed on an annual basis. Racers will be
able to make better and more definitive
decisions on their choice of boat and engine
combinations. This should quickly lead to
greater and fiercer competition on the open
seas. |
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*Dates to be confirmed. |
