2010 Finn Gold Cup underway in San Francisco



9:44 AM Mon 30 Aug 2010 GMT
'Henry Sprague - Finn Gold Cup' Robert Deaves Click Here to view large photo
Commodore David H. Sneary of the St Francis Yacht Club officially declared the 2010 Finn Gold Cup open at a lavish opening ceremony on Saturday evening, with San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge providing an impressive backdrop to what will be an impressive championship. A total of 91 sailors have completed measurement and registration procedures and then around 35 took part on Sunday's practice race in a steady 18-23 knots on the Berkeley Circle in the eastern part of San Francisco Bay. Beginning with a flag parade by all 29 nations represented, the opening ceremony was attended by consul generals of ...


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by Robert Deaves




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