The Richard Mille Cup holds a fleet of beautifully restored classical yachts in a contemporary take on pre-war regattas. The regatta’s aim is to celebrate the beauty, exceptional design, and fine workmanship of classic yachts that are still sailing.
Our Role
Solent Rib Charter mobilised a fleet of four vessels and skippers to Falmouth on Saturday, June 1st.
Our duties for the regatta consisted of transporting media personnel to spectate the racing, completing guest and crew transfers, and acting as a support vessel when one of the classic yachts demasted.
We used four of our recently renovated 8.8-metre Ribcrafts, which were all perfectly uniformed and branded with the Richard Mille logo.
The Race
You can find a detailed account of the event here.
– The race began with three days of inshore racing, June 3rd–June 5th, all held within Falmouth Bay.
– Following the conclusion of the inshore racing, the boats competed in the first offshore race, which was a 65-nautical-mile voyage from Falmouth to Dartmouth.
– Following a day of rest, the second offshore event occurred. Racing from Cowes to Dartmouth. Once they made the 90 NM journey, they were greeted with warmth welcome by the Royal Yacht Squadron.
– In the Solent, three days of inshore racing got underway.
– Cowes to Le Havre, the third and last offshore race, was a 100 NM race that crossed the channel into French waters. The boats were met by the Société des Régates du Havre.
– On Saturday, June 15, there was a final inshore race, followed by a grand prize-giving celebration.
The Yachts
Early 20th century sailboats were initially designed for nothing but speed, yet they are paired with extreme quality. Their beauty and efficiency contribute to their formidable personalities. A breakdown of the vessels can be found here.
The Trophy
The House of Garrard has partnered with Richard Mille to provide an iconic trophy. The House of Garrard has a rich heritage of designing and making iconic sporting trophies. They are also known for their work on the Crown Jewels.
The Venues
They had the venues to fit an event this extraordinary. The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club, Royal Dart Yacht Club, Royal Yacht Squadron, and Société Des Régattes du Havre served as the cup’s host locations this year.
