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newport 2009
six metre world cup
short tack - september 5, 2009
 
 Clarity Stretch with Bridge
quick links:
 
 

6mRs prepare for North American Championship

more photos on 6mR facebook fanpage
presenting sponsors:

Tourism of Puerto Rico 

Rums of Puerto Rico

don't forget the sunscreen!
 
Zblok Sunscreen 
 
this event could not be a success without the help of our
 
supporting sponsors
thank you one and all!

6 mR logo design + e-communication by:

Windlass Creative

 

welcome to newport!

 
we hope that you are enjoying your time both on and off of the water. and for those that can't be with us, we hope you keep up with all of the action as we go through this exciting week of world class yacht racing!
 
three quick pieces of news:
  1. the 6mR world cup sailing instructions were posted yesterday. click here for all official racing documents from our organizing authority, sail newport.

  2. check out the 6mR world cup preview on youtube and the puerto rico tourism company video. if you post a video please send us the link so that we can share it!

  3. we've just established a 6mR world cup facebook fan page for the event so that you are all able to log-on and share your experiences among yourselves and with family and friends back home. even if you aren't the blogging equivalent of ernest hemingway log-on to read the inside scoop and see new regatta photos daily!

    if you don't already have a facebook account, it is FREE and easy to sign-up. once logged in simply become a "fan" of the 2009 newport 6mR world cup and start sharing your thoughts and photos. just click the link below to get started:

Find Us On Facebook!

 
see you on the water and on facebook!
 
bill doyle
event co-chair
newport 2009
6mRs prepare for North Americans6mR north americans kick-off:
 
Twenty-seven 6mR yachts were set to start competition today in the 6mR north american championship held in conjunction with the 30th annual classic yacht regatta.
 
good luck to one and all! 
 
p.s. photos of this morning's dockside activity were just posted on our 2009 newport 6mR world cup facebook fan page
regatta contacts:
 
"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