News - 2012
13:31 Tuesday 14 Aug 2012 Sue Pelling/CWLIRC Class 0 race for the Britannia Cup
IRC Class 0 is racing for the Britannia Cup today – one of the most prestigious prizes at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week.
The Cup will be awarded to the winner of the class today and formally presented at the Royal Yacht Squadron prizegiving on Friday 17 August.
The history of the Britannia Cup dates back to 1950 when Sir Peter Scott suggested to King George VI that the larger yachts should compete for a new trophy because it was felt the America’s Cup couldn’t be restarted after the war. King George agreed and presented the trophy to the Royal Yachting Association and named it the Britannia Cup.
The Cup was first won in 1951 by Taiseer IV and Group Captain RJS Barton.
Recent stories
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Thu 13 Dec 2012
Feedback Drives Improvements to Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week -
Thu 6 Dec 2012
New SB20 Grand Slam Event at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2013 -
Mon 12 Nov 2012
New Official Charter Relationships Announced for Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2013 -
Fri 12 Oct 2012
Limited Validity TCCs Introduced for Occasional Racers in 2013 by the RORC Rating Office -
Mon 20 Aug 2012
Champagne Sailing at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2012: A Reflection on a Great Week -
Sat 18 Aug 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week – Day Eight Round Up -
Sat 18 Aug 2012
Harlequin wins the Redwing class and White Group overall -
Sat 18 Aug 2012
Essex team win the Aberdeen Asset Management Under 25 Trophy -
Sat 18 Aug 2012
Swallow Class attracts more youngsters to the fleet -
Sat 18 Aug 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week Day 8 outlook -
Fri 17 Aug 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week – Day 7 Round Up -
Fri 17 Aug 2012
J/109 Harlequin is the overall winner of Black Group 2012 -
Fri 17 Aug 2012
Five hundred Mount Gay Red Caps snapped up in minutes -
Fri 17 Aug 2012
Olympic Fever Reaches Cowes Today -
Fri 17 Aug 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week Day 7 outlook -
Thu 16 Aug 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week – Day 6 Round Up -
Thu 16 Aug 2012
Skandia Team GBR at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week on Friday -
Thu 16 Aug 2012
Annie O'Sullivan wins 2012 Ladies Day Trophy -
Thu 16 Aug 2012
Ladies Day Trophy nominees -
Thu 16 Aug 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week Junior Art Competition Winner Announced -
Thu 16 Aug 2012
Zara Phillips at the start of the Artemis Challenge at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week -
Thu 16 Aug 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week Day 6 outlook -
Wed 15 Aug 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week – Day 5 Round Up -
Wed 15 Aug 2012
Solent Sunbeams move with the times -
Wed 15 Aug 2012
J/80 RAFBF Spitfire team salute the loss of team mate -
Wed 15 Aug 2012
East Coast Squib Sailors Prepare to Defend Title -
Wed 15 Aug 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week Day 5 Outlook -
Tue 14 Aug 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week - Day 4 Round Up -
Tue 14 Aug 2012
New Cowes breakwater could be complete by the end of 2013 -
Tue 14 Aug 2012
IRC Class 0 race for the Britannia Cup -
Tue 14 Aug 2012
International buzz at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week -
Tue 14 Aug 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week Day 4 outlook -
Mon 13 Aug 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week - Day 3 Round Up -
Mon 13 Aug 2012
Australian approach to Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week -
Mon 13 Aug 2012
Competitor text feedback vital for course setting -
Mon 13 Aug 2012
Siblings set to shine in XOD fleet -
Mon 13 Aug 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week Day 3 outlook -
Sun 12 Aug 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week - Day 2 Round Up -
Sun 12 Aug 2012
Family rivalry in Squib class -
Sun 12 Aug 2012
Family day in full swing -
Sun 12 Aug 2012
Gill Smith makes debut as first-ever female Principal Race Officer at the regatta -
Sun 12 Aug 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week Day 2 outlook -
Sat 11 Aug 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week – Day 1 Round Up -
Sat 11 Aug 2012
Family fun aboard Elixir -
Sat 11 Aug 2012
Spectacular conditions for Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week opening day -
Thu 9 Aug 2012
Rupert Holmes takes an advance look at the weather that can be expected for this year's Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week -
Wed 8 Aug 2012
Ramora UK repeats its free flare disposal service For Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week competitors -
Tue 7 Aug 2012
Special Red Funnel Cowes Fireworks Cruise -
Mon 6 Aug 2012
Rupert Holmes gleans top advice from three hugely successful Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week stalwarts -
Fri 3 Aug 2012
Cowes Parade in 2012: An update from Cowes Week Limited and the Isle of Wight Council -
Tue 31 Jul 2012
The Sailing Instructions are now available for download – check for 2012 changes! -
Wed 25 Jul 2012
A Sport for All at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week -
Mon 23 Jul 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Daily Prize-Givings Introduced for 2012 -
Wed 18 Jul 2012
Young Guns Go for It at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week -
Tue 10 Jul 2012
Best of British Celebration Day with Skandia Team GBR Announced for Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week -
Fri 6 Jul 2012
Some Helpful Hints from Rupert Holmes on Penalty Avoidance at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week -
Mon 2 Jul 2012
Nominate now for the 2012 Ladies Day Trophy -
Fri 29 Jun 2012
BOSS Watches Onboard as the Official Watch of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week For a Second Year -
Wed 27 Jun 2012
What's In-store Ashore at This Year's Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week -
Thu 21 Jun 2012
Some Helpful Hints from Rupert Holmes on the Considerations When Starting Downwind -
Wed 20 Jun 2012
The Artemis Challenge welcomes IMOCA 60s and MOD 70s to Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week on August 16th -
Tue 19 Jun 2012
Toe in the Water Get the Party Started at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2012 -
Wed 13 Jun 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week Junior Art Competition launched -
Fri 8 Jun 2012
Complexities of the Solent Tides -
Thu 7 Jun 2012
Mount Gay Rum offers a slice of Barbados at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week -
Thu 31 May 2012
Official Merchandise Range Launched for Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2012 -
Mon 28 May 2012
An International Flavour to Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2012 in This "Best of British" Year -
Tue 22 May 2012
From the Olympic Games to Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week for Great Britain's sailors -
Fri 18 May 2012
Publicity Made Easy! -
Wed 16 May 2012
Traditional fireworks saved for Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2012 -
Tue 8 May 2012
Bag a ride at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week -
Thu 26 Apr 2012
Champagne Lanson Announced as the New Official Champagne of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week -
Mon 16 Apr 2012
Safety Film Launched for Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week -
Mon 26 Mar 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week celebrates the Best of British in 2012 -
Fri 23 Mar 2012
Gill Extends Sponsorship of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week to 2015 -
Mon 5 Mar 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Extends Sponsorship of Cowes Week to 2015 -
Mon 16 Jan 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2012 to Provide Plenty of Spectacular Close-to-Shore Racing
Earlier News Stories
For earlier news stories, as well as results, videos and photographs from previous years, visit our comprehensive Regatta Archive.
