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newport 2009
six metre world cup
issue #2 - april 2009
in this issue
ship your boat
event details available online
6mR preview event
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quick links
 
 
 
 
 
thanks to our shipping
sponsor  
 
this event could not be a success but for the remarkable sponsorship by wallenius wilhelmsen logistics.
 
their coordination and extraordinary rate to deliver european boats to the US for this event has been remarkable.
 
thank you 
 
 
all the event details
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 thanks to the hard work of toby rodes and matt cockburn, the  
 
2009 world cup website
 
 is up and running with event details as well as numerous useful links to help you with your travel and boat needs. 
 
 
 
register today !!!
 
the notice of race is posted and registration is now open for participants to sign up for this amazing event.  early bird discounts of over US $500 are offered, so don't delay.
 
learn all about the event first hand as the New York Yacht Club is hosting two special presentation dinners (may 7th in NYC / may 9th in newport) with the international class president, tim street, historian, toby rodes, and famed yacht designer, david pedrick providing a live preview of all the upcoming events.  details below.
 
6mR fleet captains and int'l sailors, please forward this note to the rest of your fleet -- they may not be on this email list! 
 
also, don't forget to check the event website for all of your accommodations and newport needs. www.6metreworlds.com
 
in the coming weeks, keep a lookout for more updates like these and we look forward to welcoming all of you to newport very soon.
 
sincerely,
 
bill doyle
event chair
newport 2009
6mR presentations at the
New York Yacht Club
may 7 -- ny city
may 9 -- newport
all enthusiasts welcome!
  

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yacht designer david pedrick, historian and 6mR owner toby rodes, and the president of the international 6mR class, tim street will present an insider's preview of the upcoming world cup event.  they will also discuss some of the noteworthy happenings in the 100 year story of these remarkable boats.
 
this will be a unique opportunity to get a professional's understanding of the class and the plans for newport 2009.
 
 
this event is open to all New York Yacht Club members as well as all six metre enthusiasts. (club membership not required) cocktails at 6:00 pm followed by the presentation and dinner. 
 
thursday, may 7th at 44th street, new york city
saturday, may 9th at harbour court, newport
 
to sign up for may 7th please contact rae derke at (212) 201-4336 or email to banquetny@nyyc.org.
reservations are $65 per person, inclusive.
 
to sign-up for may 9th please contact julie park at (401-845-9476 or email banquethc@nyyc.org.
reservations are $60 per person, inclusive.