Sailing News August 2006

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THURSDAY, 31 AUGUST 2006
	Yin Jian Getting Ready For 2008 Olympics
	Olympic runner-up of women’s mistral in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, Yin Jian, is getting ready for the 2008 Games at the Qingdao International Regatta. Yin was upset after she ranked fifth in the 10th National Games October of last year. She went back to China where she spent one month treating her injuries and realized that she wants to compete for the coming 2008 Olympic Games. Sh Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 30 AUGUST 2006
	Mark Reynolds Not Sure About the 2008 Olympic
	At the age of 50, Mark Reynolds is still ranked third in the United States and fourth among the world’s Star skippers. But when asked about the sailing competition in China for the 2008 Olympic Games, the sailing star admitted that he’s not real serious about it. "It’s harder to compete against the younger guys in a breeze plus an Olympic campaign takes a lot of time and energy. It’d be fun t Read Full Story
MONDAY, 28 AUGUST 2006
	The Mayor’s Cup Regatta
	A total of 40 kids from five towns which surround the Shark River, took part in the Mayors Cup Regatta. The program run by friends of Belmar Harbor is a three week program which is designed to provide children from Belmar, Neptune City, Neptune, Avon and Wall a chance to experience sailing for the first time. It is a perfect way to give kids a sense of accomplishment and confidence. The 12- Read Full Story
FRIDAY, 25 AUGUST 2006
	Freddie Connor Wins National Title
	Freddie Connor wins the Irish National Topper Championship. The rising star from Bexhill Sailing Club gained 16 points over three days of competition to win by two from home competitor Chris Penny. Freddie achieved two wins, three seconds, a third, a fifth, and a black flag from the eight races in which he competed at Wexford Sailing Club. He also finished ninth in the World Championship an Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 24 AUGUST 2006
	Double Celebration for World Champ Hannah Mills
	The 18-year-old Hannah Mills is the newly crowned world champion after winning the mixed Junior European Championship with crewmate Peggy Webster. Mills had two reasons to celebrate, one is for winning the title and second is for having an A-level grades which according to her is what she needed to bring her to Bristol University. “It was great news, but getting my results was pretty nerve-w Read Full Story