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Randy Smyth Leads Volvo Extreme 40 Series After 3 Days.
After eight races on Saturday 10 and Monday 12 June 2006, Team Holmatro (NED) climbed on the leaderboard of the Rotterdam Volvo Extreme 40 Grand Prix. The Dutch entry is in fourth position not far from the podium. On Saturday, the VX 40's competed off the coast of Hoek van Holland, while four Volvo Open 70's were finishing their eight leg. On Monday, the 40-foot catamarans returned to the Nieuwe Maas with a tough competition. Halfway the series in the Netherlands, Tommy Hilfiger (USA) took over the lead from Motorola-CHR (UK). The crowd onshore and on the water enjoyed the spectacle. They could clearly see the crews working hard on the trampolines and they could hear the winches.
Tropical temperatures prevailed on June 12th and the South-easterly was variable in direction and strength. Due to a small race area, the course was short and because of the wind angle it was only reaching. A good start turned out to be essential, as there was very little room left for tactical moves. The one that rounds the mark first, is likely to take a bullet. Out of five races, the fourth was by far the most exciting one. Tommy Hilfiger with Randy Smith on the helm and Basilica of skipper James Grant (UK) were off first, followed by the Volvo Ocean Race of Nigel Pit (USA). At the buoy, Holmatro sneaked to the Volvo-boat and Pit did not give enough water. He had to take his penalty and Holmatro took over their third position. Tommy Hilfiger caught up on Basilica, but hit the British hull while rounding the bottom mark. They had to turn a 360 as well and Holmatro passed them. The Americans chased them up and at the next corner it went wrong again. This time, it were the Dutchmen that hit the Tommy Hilfiger.
Horn Island Hop, Ocean Springs, MS
The annual celebration of independence and debauchery held at Ocean Springs Yacht Club, Ocean Springs MS.
Saturday and Sunday Races, July 1st and 2nd. Free camping available on the OSYC grounds. (literally, the ground, but there is plenty of it!)
Format as usual: Race out to Horn Island on Saturday, eat chicken, drink beer or whatever at the island. Race back later that day after the Ms. Horny Island competition.
Race around Deer Island on Sunday. See calendar for details.
Longest Sailing Day of the Year Coming June 17th
San Francisco, CA - Want to win a one-week BVI charter with the Moorings? Whether racing the the Hobie Regatta at Big Bear Lake, the Centennial Bermuda Race, finishing the VOR in Goteberg, screaming through the gates in San Francisco Speed Week or sailing anywhere, everyone sailing on June 17th is invited to sign up and participate in the sixth annual Summer Sailstice celebration of sail. Regardless of where in the world you sail, by signing up, you become part of the global sailing holiday and are eligible to win prizes including a one-week BVI charter from the Moorings, a Hobie kayak, an Achilles inflatable, a Hunter Xcite, Steiner binoculars and over 200 other prizes supplied by premier marine businesses. All prizes are awarded by random drawing after the sign up deadline of June 21st - the summer solstice. Sign up at http://www.summersailstice.com and go sailing.
About Summer Sailstice: Founded in 2001 by John Arndt, Summer Sailstice is a global holiday celebrating sailing annually on the summer solstice. The goal of Summer Sailstice is to encourage all sailors and sailing organizations in the Northern Hemisphere to participate by sailing and celebrating wherever they are on the longest sailing day of the year. The event is facilitated by a website http://www.summersailstice.com allowing participants to register their participation, win prizes supplied by the marine industry, host an event and connect with other event participants in their area.
About Summer Sailstice: Founded in 2001 by John Arndt, Summer Sailstice is a global holiday celebrating sailing annually on the summer solstice. The goal of Summer Sailstice is to encourage all sailors and sailing organizations in the Northern Hemisphere to participate by sailing and celebrating wherever they are on the longest sailing day of the year. The event is facilitated by a website http://www.summersailstice.com allowing participants to register their participation, win prizes supplied by the marine industry, host an event and connect with other event participants in their area.
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