From the Meridian to Monte Carlo: Venture Cup powerboat race is to be held from 7-21 June 2014 and it was great to learn that London will host the event. St Katharine Docks has been announced as the official Home Port of the race that describes itself as “the longest, toughest and most prestigious” in the world.

Venture Cup

From the Meridian to Monte Carlo: Venture Cup powerboat race is to be held from 7-21 June 2014.



The Venture Cup is a gruelling 15-day event that will see 30 boats cover more than 2,750 miles, taking in nine cities in five countries from London to Monte Carlo. The boats will depart from a startline on the Greenwhich Meridian at 1000 on Saturday June 7 and (all being well) they will arrive on Saturday June 21. Their arrival will aim to coincide with the official opening of the new Monaco Yacht Club.

Written by: Alex Smith
Alex Smith is a journalist, copywriter and magazine editor with a long history in boating and a happy addiction to the water. He’s worked on boats, lived on boats, bought boats, sold boats and – when he’s not actually on board a boat – he can generally be found in his Folkestone office, tapping away at the computer and gazing out to sea.