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All eyes would be on new entrant, South Africa, represented by the magnificent King 40 Tokoloshe, as they take on the might of the established teams in the Rolex Commodore’s Cup, starting in August.The Rolex Commodore’s Cup will feature eleven teams representing England, France, Ireland, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom.The home team, Ireland, is already in the midst of preparations, racing at Cork Week.The other teams also exhibit a settled look, having already decided on their lineup for the Franck Muller Casablanca Tourbillon FMCT701 watches upcoming competition.Each team will be allowed three boats in the stipulated rating band.The racing is expected to be exciting with no quarters given or asked.The teams have already faced off at France and Ireland and the recent showing at Solent has added stature to the event.South Africa will add spice to the competition with their Class 2 Yacht, King 40 Tokoloshe.Mike Bartholomew, South African Skipper, said that they jumped in the fray after Eddie Warder from RORC suggested they enter the competition.The skipper invited Phil Gutschi and Rick Garratt to the party and the offer was accepted enthusiastically by the two.Phil Gutschi’s Landmark 43, Windpower, will be skippered by Nankin in the Class 1 race and the Class 3 race will feature the J-109, Zelda chartered by Dave Hudson.The team Franck Muller Casablanca Tourbillon FMCT701 watches will also benefit from having a South African Yacht at their disposal.The Tokoloshe has performed with distinction over the last two years at the Solent, putting up a stiff competition against other Rolex Commodore Cup contenders.
