Heineken Cape to Rio Yacht Race - From the Race Director

7:01 PM Mon 15 Nov 2010 GMT

'Heineken Cape to Rio Race 2011' Cape to Rio Race 2011

Heineken Cape to Rio Yacht Race. Excitement mounts as we reach the two month countdown to the start of the iconic Heineken Cape to Rio Yacht Race. Our counterparts in Brazil are as excited as we are and look forward to welcoming you all under the magnificent Sugarloaf. This race differs in a number of ways in that it was brought forward by one year, out of the cycle, to accommodate sponsorships and other financial factors. The fact that we were welcomed by the Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro and were extended a hand of friendship in the Diplomatic ...

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