This past weekend saw the inaugural Royal Lymington Challenge Cup successfully launch with intensive racing and an impressive social scene, enhanced by steady breezes, beautiful sunshine and fabulous Wight Vodka cocktails.  Of course the event was not just about the social scene and congratulations go to the Royal Yacht Squadron on their combined team win!

Kevin Podger, Secretary of the Royal Lymington Yacht Club could not have been more pleased with the outcome.

“This first Royal Lymington Challenge Cup began on a great note. The feedback from the competitors was extremely positive; from the highly spirited racing through to the Wight Vodka cocktail reception and final prize giving on Saturday afternoon. Everything came together perfectly and the support from the Wight Vodka team was very well appreciated!”

Teams from the Royal Yacht Squadron, the Royal Lymington Yacht Club, the Royal Southampton Yacht Club,Poole Yacht Club, the Petit Bateau, the Royal Temple Yacht Club, the Parkstone Yacht Club and the RNSA took part in three days of intensive racing.

In the end, the Royal Yacht Squadron took first place overall (and hence, received the exclusive personalised Wight Vodka Regatta baseball caps), with just two points separating them from the Royal
Lymington YC team who came in second.

The overall individual winner of the event was Chris and Hanna Neve’s First 34.7, No Doubt. Chris and his team thoroughly enjoyed themselves, saying “The Royal Lymington put on a great three days of racing and social events. I’m very proud of my crew, as they worked hard to take overall individual winner.

 As owner of 50° North, the company behind the Wight Vodka brand, Ritu Manocha,

“We could tell leading up to the Challenge Cup that there was a great vibe in the air. Our involvement added to the atmosphere and the Wight Cups poured on Friday evening’s party were well
appreciated. We’re looking forward to working with the Royal Lymington for next year’s event!”

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