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newport 2009
six metre world cup
newsletter issue 7 - september 3, 2009
 
 Clarity Stretch with Bridge
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6 Metre by Cory Silken

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sponsors: 
Tourism of Puerto Rico
 
Rums of Puerto Rico 
 
this event could not be a success without the generous support of our
 supporting sponsors
thank you one and all!

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countdown...
 
6- metre boats from around the world
5- days to go
4- years of preparation and anticipation
3- continents represented by competitors
2- classes of spectacular yachts
1- amazing event
 
the 2009 6mR world cup
we are ready to go!
 
don't miss any of the action, beauty, and fun of this incredible event.  hit these links to view the complete schedule of events and to purchase your social tickets.
 
thank you to all of the amazing volunteers, sponsors, partners, organizations and especially the staff at sail newport who have come together to make this event a reality.
 
and a special thanks goes out to our super terrific co-chair peggy comfort as she takes the torch from me as the main contact while i now morph myself into a competitor.
 
this is going to be a blast-- enjoy!  
see you on the water,
 
bill doyle
event co-chair
newport 2009
 
ps:  have you checked out our event preview or the exciting go to puerto rico video yet?
kick-off party tonight!
 
The Mooringjoin us tonight from 6pm-8pm at: the official 6mR after-party hang-out!
 
catch all the inside scoop !!
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see you there!
tune-up & testing tomorrow:
 
an informal gathering of 6mR yachts will take place just outside of goat island 2pm, friday afternoon (9/4) for side-by-side tune-ups and speed testing, monitor VHF ch 72 for info tomorrow.
insurance requirements:
 
please take note that due to the labor day holiday on monday, tomorrow, friday, 9/4 is the last business day to organize the required insurance documents for your yacht to be eligible to race in the event. be sure to contact your insurance carrier and contact  kim cooper at sail newport to finalize your documentation.
awards dinner tickets:
 
saturday, september 12th.  this event will be a sell-out.  don't delay in ordering your extra dinner tickets.  all registered boats received 5 passes to all events for the week, including this dinner, and some even purchased more of the same at that time.  they are all set !!  there are very few spots left.
 
but now is your last chance to buy (more) tickets.  for these extra tickets only, you also now have a choice.  a week of parties with, or without a seat at the awards dinner. ($100 with, $75 without)  contact katie barker to reserve your extra passes now.
regatta contacts:
 
i'll be out racing, so these are your "go-to" people for the week:
event co-chair: peggy comfort
logistics & dockage: dick thursby
press: media pro, jan harley
insurance documentation & racing info: kim cooper
registration, crew waivers & social passes: katie barker
support & spectator boats: lyn comfort
6mR class rules, questions & measurements: toby rodes
visit the website:
 
have you visited the 6mR world cup website lately? new information is being posted daily including the contingency severe weather plan, latest press release as well as the full schedule of events. make a habit of visiting the website throughout the event for updated information including race reports.
 
daily racing results will be posted on the 6mR section of the sail newport website.
event schedule:   
 
monday, 9/7: 
9am: ISMA general meeting, nyyc
12n-5pm: registration open, sail newport @ fort adams 
12n: racing in the 12mR challenge, purchase tickets
6pm: skippers meeting & reception, nyyc 
 
tuesday, 9/8 - saturday, 9/12:
9am: view boats at alofsin piers
9:30am: daily announcements on VHF, ch72
12n: warning signals, racing!
5pm: watch the boats return to alofsin piers
6pm: social events, full schedule / purchase social passes
9pm: 6mR sailors welcome, the mooring regatta bar
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custom 6mR 2009 world cup book:
 
paul todd of outside images is offering custom coffee table books to commemorate your newport 6mR world cup experience. these books are tailored to your specifications and include professional photography and insightful text. obviously, advance commitments are necessary -- don't delay, order today!