The Half Ton Classic Cup in Cowes has been cancelled in July. It is the second time the event has cancelled due to COVID.
Unfortunately, with most of the fleet hailing from Belgium, France and Ireland, it isn’t expected to have the crews all vaccinated in time and travel is also still likely to be difficult, Irish Half-Ton sailor, Dave Cullen of Howth Yacht Club told Afloat
In its latest newsletter, the class is told "Given the actual sanitary conditions and the general tendency for this summer, we regrettably have had to take the decision, together with RORC, to postpone the Cowes HTCC for another year".
"It is our aim to have an event that combines both racing and a social programme for all sailors, which is essential to us as a Class, to you as participants and to RORC as organisers".
The Cup is now scheduled for Cowes on 18-22nd July 2022.