RC44 Puerto Calero Cup 8 – 12 February

Three months after a dramatic final to the RC44 World Championships, the teams will be returning to Puerto Calero, Lanzarote to kick off the 2012 RC44 Championship Tour. Racing in the challenging open waters is what makes Puerto Calero one of the best sea sailing venues in Southern Europe.

Visiting Puerto Calero for the fifth consecutive year since 2008, this will be the second time the venue has kicked off the season, the last being 2009. Recently, Puerto Calero has played host to the 2010 and 2011 RC44 World Championships. 

One of the teams looking to pick up from where they left off in Puerto Calero are fleet underdogs Ironbound (USA), who will be hoping to repeat their second place success in Lanzarote this coming February.

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Of the seven main Canary Islands, Lanzarote is located furthest to the north, meaning sailors can take full advantage of the predominant NE Atlantic trade winds. Puerto Calero is situated on volcanic Lanzarote’s south coast, which is more sheltered and boasts more sandy beaches than its rugged, dramatic north coast counterpart.

Marina Puerto Calero is internationally recognised as one of the world’s most modern and welcoming marinas. Set against a backdrop of outstanding natural beauty, it is close to Lanzarote’s most interesting towns and, as you would expect from what is effectively Europe’s south coast, enjoys glorious all-year round weather.

Puerto Calero not only offers every service a sailor - whether recreational or world class - could need, but it also has a relaxing, family-orientated leisure environment. Free time can be spent enjoying a range of activities including deep sea fishing, kayaking, diving, golf and tennis, relaxing in the spas, appreciating art and culture, or making the most of the superb restaurants.

Daily Schedule

Tuesday 7 February
09:30 – 18:00 Registration & weigh-in (race office)

Wednesday 8 February
10:00 Match Race Briefing (VIP Lounge)
10:15 VIP Morning Show and Welcome (VIP Lounge)
11:30 1st warning signal for Match Race
18:00 Welcome drinks reception (VIP Lounge)

Thursday 9 February
10:00 Fleet Racing Briefing (VIP Lounge)
10:15 VIP Morning Show and Welcome (VIP Lounge)
11:30 1st warning signal for Fleet Race
18:00  Boat Captain meeting (VIP Lounge)
After sailing buffet supper VIP Lounge)

Friday 10 February
10:00 Fleet Race Briefing (VIP Lounge)
10:10 VIP Morning Show and Welcome (VIP Lounge)
11:30 1st warning signal for Fleet Race
After sailing buffet supper (VIP Lounge)

Saturday 11 February
10:00 Fleet Race Briefing (VIP Lounge)
10:15 VIP Morning Show and Welcome (VIP Lounge)
11:30 1st warning signal for Fleet Race
19:00 Gala dinner & MR prize-giving (Amura restaurant)

Sunday 12 February
10:00 Fleet Race Briefing (VIP Lounge)
10:15 VIP Morning Show and Welcome (VIP Lounge)
11:30 1st warning signal for Fleet Race
15:00 Last warning signal
16:30 Prize-giving ceremony (VIP Lounge)
17:00 Free craning