China Cup International Regatta 10th Anniversary

by China Cup International Regatta Organizing Committ on 10 Mar 2016 The China Cup International Regatta will embrace its 10th anniversary, 27-30 October 2016. The event will take place in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China, under the auspices of the Water Sports Administration Centre of the General Administration of Sport of China and Shenzhen Municipal Administration of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Around 100 boats in IRC and One Design divisions will race, including the CCIR's much-vaunted 25 Beneteau First 40.7s. The four-day event will include nine different classes of competition and eight races: a Hong Kong to Shenzhen passage race followed by inshore races in Daya Bay, Shenzhen.

Prizegiving and social parties will take place in a 5-star resort every evening, about an hour away from the race venue. After each day's racing programme, sailors will be able to stop for refreshment before heading on to the evening's socials. There will be cold beer, nice food and Chinese cultural performances.

Mr. David Zhong, Deputy Secretary-General of China Cup International Regatta Organizing Committee said, “We want to make the races as competitive as possible by attracting the world’s top sailors.'

To apply for charter boats:
1. Send an email to yuna@chncup.com and request an entry form.
2. Complete the entry form and crew experience form, together with the skipper and at least three major crew members' sailing experience/credentials.
3. Submit a copy of the skipper's (or one crew member on board's) certificate of competency issued by local sailing authority

Please be reminded that the boats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Fees involved
1. Basic charter fee: CNY50,000 (about USD7,730/EUR7,080) for one week usage including boat insurance, delivered in race-ready condition in Hong Kong three days before the regatta for pre-race training, return the boat in Shenzhen after the last race.
2. Security Deposit: CNY25,000 (about USD3,865/EUR3,540), will be fully refunded after the regatta if no damage found upon redelivery.
3. Entry fee: CNY1,000 (about USD155/EUR145) per boat. A crew fee of CNY500 (about USD80/EUR70) for each crew member (skipper is free).
4. Other logistics costs (hotel, flights, transportation etc) covered on your own.

To support your expenses, it’s possible to join with a sponsor. You can invite in the race your regular sponsor or any national company aiming for a powerful promotion in China. The sponsors will take benefit from large media coverage of the regatta; before, during and after the event. China Cup International Regatta receives extensive coverage from national TV channels, national and regional magazines.

For more boat charter/registration/sponsorship details please contact Ms. Yuna Zhu, +86 1351 0162 933, yuna@chncup.com or visit www.chncup.com www.facebook.com/chncup

We look forward to welcoming you to Shenzhen, China, to celebrate the CCIR 10th anniversary!