As the official launch of the Simply Blue Group Sovereign’s Cup 2023 draws closer, Regatta Director Anthony Scannell has announced a new prize for the best performing female helm at June's Cup at Kinsale Yacht Club with entries now topping 50 boats.
The regatta, one of the highlights of the 2023 Irish sailing season, runs from June 21st to 24th.
International entries include Ron O'Hanley's Cookson 50 Privateer from New York, as Afloat reported in January, and there is a strong domestic take up for the KYC event. Entries have been received from as far afield as Carrickfergus Sailing Club on Belfast Lough to Tralee Bay in County Kerry.
Sovereign’s Cup 2023 draws closer, Regatta Director Anthony Scannell has announced a new prize for the best-performing female helm in June Photo: Bob Bateman
One of the earliest entries was Kinsale'a own Under 25 crew J24, Kinsailor, which sailed to success in Howth in 2022.
There are three weeks until the end of the Early Bird Entry Fees. Enter online here. KYC will hold an official launch on March 24th.
