Rolex Farr 40 World Championship starts tomorrow



7:41 AM Tue 22 Feb 2011 GMT
'STRUNTJE LIGHT, Sail No: GER 40, Owner: Wolfgang Schaefer, Tactician: Angela Schaefer - Rolex Farr 40 World Championship 2011' &copy Rolex/ Kurt Arrigo Click Here to view large photo
The Rolex Farr 40 World Championship 2011 from 23 to 26 February, will be hosted by the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. Today?s scenic four islands Sydney Harbour course for the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship fleet was a relaxed entr?e into what will be anything but a laid-back affair when the world title commences tomorrow. It was all smiles among the crews today. Tomorrow poker faces will be worn when 20 Farr 40s representing five countries head into battle with three of the 10 race series scheduled off Sydney Heads signaling the opening day of competition. After three practice starts, ...


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by Lisa Ratcliff



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