In Risør we have had two regattas since Norwegian Open.
First we had the ultra-social Summer Regatta, with 9 Evolutions on the starting line. The wind was very nice, 7-8 mps, but it increased rather rapidly. We sailed on fixed marks inshore, and had a long reach where it was quite demanding to handle the spinnaker, and most of the boats experienced a broach or two. But nothing was destroyed, and in the end ADDAM was the first boat to cross the finishing line, with SILVER FOX right behind. But the real reason for having the Summer Regatta is the gathering of all 5.5 enthusiasts to an evening with good food and drink and stories and laughter. It was a great success, with more than 40 happy participants and a beautiful summer eveningRisør Wooden Boat Festival is arranged the first weekend of August every year, and one of the elements of the Festival is a regatta for Meter Boats. This year six 5.5's participated. The two races were arranged inshore on fixed marks, and as close as possible to the spectators. With a wind of 9-10 mps it was quite a sight.The perpetual trophy of Risør Wooden Boat Festival was this year won by ADDAM, with Lise Nilsen as helmsman, but only after a real dogfight with DIVA and Karl Morten Knutsen.  Hankø Race Week was arranged the week after Norwegian Open in Risør, but only with 4 boats participated. The Race Week was won by Gavin McKinney in JOHN B, with Petter Fjeld and CLARK KENT second, and Craig Symonette in SILVERFOX third.
Yours,
Peter Prebensen Norwegian 5.5 Class Association
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Curaçao
Following several hotel bookings, please do arrange for the official regsitration for the races, so that the organizers can carry on preparing the event..
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Denmark
The location of "WEB III" has been found to be New York. Intentions are ongoing to bring the boat back to Denmark.
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Germany
2 additional boats are joining the local fleet, one restored Classic already sailing in Stralsund and one Evolution will soon come to Kiel. More details will follow.
Otherwise the focus is fully on Boltenhagen, with less then a week to see races starting there.
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Sweden
In Sweden, 5.5 SWE 24, the Gold medal boat from 1956 has been racing in the 1912-2012 Olympic memorial event in Nynäshamn.
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Switzerland
On the Lake of Lucerne the Swiss Open Championship has seen a good number of 20 participating boats in stunning surroundings, with guests form the Netherlands and Germany. Swiss Champion is Bruno Marazzi & Crew with SUI 224, followed by NED 26 and SUI 222.
The best Evolution boat has been "Mischa" SUI 154
and the winner in the Classic division has been "Tiger" SUI 108
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Five Nations Cup Update
With the Swiss Open the last of the five selected 5.5m Open National Championships have been compeleted and the winners in the categories are:
5.5 NED 31 (Modern)
5.5 GER 75 (Evolution)
5.5 FRA 38 (Classic)
The prizes will be presented during a dinner in Boltenhagen.
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The Shop
Coral Reef Sailing Apparel is The Source for Class Apparels and Team attires!
Support your Class by ordering from CRSA online store ~ 15% of the annual purchase amount is going back to the Class and you won't be disappointed by the quality of their products! - Thanks.
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