What a great fleet of entries to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Lipton Challenge Cup. 31 entries, almost a record. The Cape Town Lipton Cup is going to be the best Lipton ever.

And the good news is that The City of Cape Town will once again be hosting the Lipton Cup Prize-Giving Event at The Civic Centre, so it’s time to dust off those jackets – everyone seemed to have enjoyed 'dressing' for the Event, so we’d like to do the same again for this Centennial Celebration. Smart jackets or blazers and ties will be the order of the day.

Opening Ceremony – Mixing of the Waters and Blessing of the Fleet

The Mixing of the Waters Ceremony, will be held on the Deck at R.C.Y.C. on Saturday 23rd August at 17h00.
All teams will be bringing water (approx 250 -500ml) from the vlei/sea that they sail on, in a small, preferably decorated, container. The Mixing of the Waters Ceremony may be televised. Teams will be wearing their Boat Uniform and carrying the Burgee of the club that they will be representing. All Burgees will displayed in front of the Clubhouse after the Blessing.

The ABYC team will be reporting live from the Regatta, Lipton Challenge 2008

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