#sovscup – On the eve of racing in the 2013 Sovereign's Cup, Kinsale Yacht Club released IRC class bands for tomorrow's handicap cruiser divisions.
Based on these bands, it is expected that ten boats will come to the starting area in Class 0, while Class 1 will see 16 boats (most of which lie in a very narrow handicap range) fighting for honours.
18 boats will do battle in Class 2 with an anticipated seven boats in Class 3.
IRC Rating Range
Class 0 > 1.061
Class 1 0.990 - 1.061
Class 2 0.924 - 0.989
Class 3 < 0.924