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The complete refusal of the wind to cooperate means that the Half Ton Classics Cup warm up race has been abandoned and the boats are on their way home.

Sadly the wind is refusing to return for the Half Ton Classics Cup warm up race and frankly its now more a warm up drift than a race. Almost 50 minutes in and the last boat is just rounding the … Continue reading →

It looks like we spoke too soon when we said the breeze looked promising for the tune up race. They are underway but the showers seem to have driven the breeze off and the boats are barely ghosting their way … Continue reading →

The weather is very unsettled but the threat of absolutely no wind hasn’t materialised so far and the fleet has gone afloat for a warm up race which is due to get underway at 16.00.  Right now the skies are … Continue reading →

The organisers have just completed a competitors briefing where they paid particular attention to the navigation and meteorology issues the teams are likely to be facing during the coming week.  The Cote d’Armor is one of the most spectacular coastlines in … Continue reading →

Saint Quay Portrieux – 7 July 2014 An international sporting event From 7-11 July the 2014 edition of the Half Ton Classics Cup will take place in Saint-Quay-Portrieux, Brittany, France. More than 200 sailors are expected to come to the … Continue reading →

Good morning from Saint-Quay-Portriuex where final preparations are underway for the competitors at the 2014 Half Ton Classics Cup.  The last of the boats are still making their way towards the north Brittany coast and are expected arrived during the … Continue reading →

We are in the final countdown for the 2014 Half Ton Classics Cup.  Boats are already arriving in Saint-Quay-Portrieux and we’re all set for a fantastic event.  Starting Monday we’ll be bringing you all the news from the regatta here … Continue reading →

The entry list is expanding rapidly for the Half Ton Classics Cup which will be held at Saint Quay Portreiux in Northern Brittany from 7 to 11 July 2014.  More than 30 teams are expected to attend, and this 7th … Continue reading →