Racers in the Richard Mille Cup regatta will sail from Falmouth in England to Le Havre in France.
The Richard Mille Cup is back for its second edition.
With a fleet of 12 yachts racing in stages down the English Channel, the 2024 Cup will run from June 2 to 15.
The regatta will once again be a showcase for the finest vintage yachts afloat, just like the inaugural event last year.
Richard Mille says, “This is the ideal environment to admire the magnificence and beauty of these classic yachts from the pre-war era.
“And the involvement of the yacht clubs allows owners and admirers alike to come together in the true spirit of the event.”
It is set to attract classic boat aficionados, collectors and hundreds of spectators, as inshore races are staged at four host ports -- Falmouth, Dartmouth, Cowes (in England) and Le Havre in France.
The vintage yachts will also undertake testing passage races between the four ports, including two overnight races from Dartmouth to Cowes, and Cowes to Le Havre.
The Richard Mille Cup 2024 will be held from June 2 to 15.
Organiser William Collier says the combination of day and passage races with the opportunity to sail and visit iconic locations is unique to the Richard Mille Cup.
“It has proven very popular with owners of some of the finest yachts in the world.
“We are looking forward to welcoming them back and hosting this unique sporting event,” adds Collier, a classic yacht expert himself.
The Richard Mille Cup celebrates the glory of yacht design and construction from a bygone era.
Anticipated in the regatta are some of the most stunning yachts ever built, all of which, says Collier, are maintained and crewed in an authentic classic style.
The Richard Mille Cup regatta will test racers’ skills.
He says the Richard Mille Cup sets up a true racing environment in which the yachts can thrive and perform as they are meant to.
The fleet will stop at four historic yacht clubs in England and France – the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club in Falmouth, the Royal Dart Yacht Club in Dartmouth, the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes and finally, the Société des Régates du Havre in Le Havre.
The yachts, dating from the end of the 19th century to the late 1930s, will compete in Schooner and Cutter categories.
Among them are some of the great designs, including Mariquita (1911), Moonbeam III (1903) and Moonbeam IV (1920).
The metre-high Richard Mille Cup itself – specially commissioned for the inaugural regatta – was designed by Garrard, jewellers to the British royal family for the last 300 years and the designer of the America’s Cup some 170 years ago.
The trophy is made by the jewellers to the British royal family.
The trophy is made of sterling silver, showing detailed sails hovering above breaking waves.
According to the watchmaker, the Richard Mille Cup is testament to the brand’s dedication to supporting the marine world.
“The inaugural Richard Mille Cup marked a new era in classic competitive sailing.
“This year’s event will build on these foundations with another thrilling and captivating spectacle for all sailing enthusiasts,” the brand adds.
For details on the itinerary and ports, visit www.richardmillecup.com
Racers in the Richard Mille Cup regatta will sail from Falmouth in England to Le Havre in France.
The Richard Mille Cup 2024 will be held from June 2 to 15.
The Richard Mille Cup regatta will test racers’ skills.
The Richard Mille Cup 2024 will be held next month.
The trophy is made by the jewellers to the British royal family.
Royal Cornwall Yacht Club, in Falmouth, is the race’s starting point.
Royal Dart Yacht Club in Dartmouth.
Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, England.
Societe des Regattes du Havre in Le Havre, France – end point of the race.
