The 2007 Bengt Julin Trophy Race

Posted by Alan Sorum Mar 12, 2007

The Houston Yacht Club announced their Notice of Race for the 12th edition of the (Rolex IWKC) taking place in LaPorte, Texas this fall. This race is one of the many competitions comprising the World of Rolex Yacht Racing.

Renowned international women keelboat competitors from 60 countries will participate in 11 races during this four-day event held from November 12th to the17th. "The racing at this world-renowned event promises to be as challenging and fulfilling as any you could find given the skill level of the entrants and the experience of the all-volunteer Organizing Committee and Race Committee," says Houston Yacht Club's Regatta Chair Ginny Garrett. Planned social events include a visit to the NASA Space Center in Houston and the traditional Rolex awards presentation gala. Rolex awards a timepiece to the regatta champions.

US Sailing established the event in 1985 and it quickly became a foremost event for top national and international women sailors. The boat of choice is the J22. The race is held biennially and the winning team receives the Bengt Julin Trophy. Sailors can participate in a Road to Rolex clinic held before the event in a number of cities.