Draw for Wilson Trophy announced
by West Kirby SC 7 Feb 2006 08:19 GMT
6-7 May 2006
The draw has been completed and the 32 teams who will compete at the 2006 Wilson Trophy have been announced © ACM Jenkins
Spectators welcome at top class international team racing event
The draw has been completed and the 32 teams who will compete at the 2006 Wilson Trophy on 6th and 7th May can be found at www.wilsontrophy.wksc.net
With 5 teams from the USA, three from Ireland, and one coming all the way from Australia, plus the top club and university teams from the UK, this is one of THE team racing events in the World, where a win is probably second only to winning the World Champs themselves.
Once again, the event will be held in the team racing boat of choice - the Firefly - demonstrating the enduring appeal of this Uffa Fox 12 ft one design in its 60th Anniversary Year.
Even if you are not competing, please come along to watch. The racing takes place only metres from the pavement - the teams sail in colour co-ordinated boats, the start boat has a large digital countdown - so sit in the grandstand and listen to the commentary explain what is happening on the water.