China Cup Offers Charter of Beneteau First 40.7s to Entice Qualified Crews

SAG HARBOR, NY, April 25, 2008 (The Boating Channel) – China Cup International Regatta today invited bids from experienced international crews to charter its Beneteau First 40.7 yachts to race at this year's October event.

With 22 teams from countries around the world already having expressed an interest in the opportunity, the competition to secure one of the yachts is expected to be intense.

China Cup bought a further 20 yachts in March to add to the 10 it purchased for the inaugural China Cup last year.

Of those, crews for ten the boats will be selected by Beneteau in its role as Global Strategic Partner and 20 crews will be selected by the China Cup management committee.

Each yacht will be available for a basic charter fee of HKD 50,000 (US$6,400), for seven days of sailing including four days of racing, with sponsored teams asked to pay extra costs for displaying their advertising and branding. Full details will be made available to teams on receipt of their bids... [More]