Hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo, The Dubois Cup will take place between 4-6 June 2011. Dubois has announced that, in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset, it has balanced the estimated carbon footprint of this year’s regatta, which includes an allowance for participants’ air travel to Sardinia.
Dubois Cup 2011 to Carbon Offset
“We are delighted that the estimated carbon emissions of the Dubois Cup have been offset! Yacht carbon offset is such a good idea and we believe it is the duty of our industry and indeed our sport to support this concept. We are most grateful and truly delighted that we have Yacht Carbon Offset as a sponsor and partner in the Dubois Cup 2011.” commented Ed Dubois
“It is an honour to partner with Dubois for what promises to be a spectacular event. The Owners of several large sailing yachts have committed to carbon offset policies, and it is great to welcome Dubois alongside them. We believe that the Dubois Cup is the first superyacht regatta to offset its carbon footprint. We thank Dubois for taking this practical step that fits perfectly with the beautiful setting of the Costa Smeralda, and the natural grace of the competing sailing yachts.” said Yacht Carbon Offset’s Managing Director Mark Robinson
The Dubois Cup 2011
The Dubois Cup is once again organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in collaboration with Dubois and takes place this year between 4-6th June. This exciting Regatta brings together many Dubois-designed superyachts, and includes two race days as well as a lively social programme, just before the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta at the same venue. The Dubois Cup is a non-profit event which aims to raise funds for the vital research programs developing treatment for the childhood cancer, Neuroblastoma.
So far, there are eight yachts confirmed for participation at the Dubois Cup 2011, including three of the most important Dubois designed superyachts launched last year; 58.4m sailing yacht Kokomo, the 57.5m Twizzle yacht and 49.7m S/Y Zefira . Sailing yacht Twizzle announced its own carbon offset programme in September 2010, also in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset.
