Sailing News December 2006

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FRIDAY, 22 DECEMBER 2006
	Acura Key West 2007 Set on January
	Slated on January 15 to 19 at Key West, Florida, the Acura Key West 2007 gathers the best in the international sailing circuit. Fifty four entries from 23 different countries have entered the competition which covers four courses. In the United States alone, more than 30 sailors have registered. "The quality of this year's fleet is extraordinary and the competition will be world class," E Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 21 DECEMBER 2006
	Jacques Rogge Wins ISAF Beppe Croce Trophy
	Jacques Rogge, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), is the newest winner of the 2007 International Sailing Federation's Beppe Croce Trophy for his "outstanding voluntary contribution to the sport of sailing". Rogge heads the IOC since 2001 and has been connected with the Olympic movement since 1976."I am honoured to receive this award and to join a list of such prest Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 20 DECEMBER 2006
	470 Internationale Launches New Support Program
	The 470 Internationale has launched their newest Sailors' Support Programme - the 2008 Olympic Pathway Solidarity Grant. The new programme intends to support 470 sailors who have ambitions and Olympic-level abilities but are hindered by infrastructural and financial obstacles to qualify for the Olympics. The programme covers the 470 World Championships in Cascais, Portugal in 2007 and in M Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 19 DECEMBER 2006
	Dalton, Knox-Johnston, Basurko Still on Velux 5
	Sir Robin Knox-Johnston moves into third place as Graham Dalton decides to stop by Kerguelen Islands to refuel and repair his boat. Unai Basurko, meanwhile, has already entered the Indian Ocean. All three of them have faced difficult storm conditions that resulted to damages in their boats. The two British skippers, Alex Thomson and Mike Golding, have already retreated from the race. They a Read Full Story
MONDAY, 18 DECEMBER 2006
	Top Placers in Syndey Regatta's 2nd Day
	The second day of the Grade One Steve Jarvin Motors Sydney International Regatta ended yesterday with good performances coming from all the nine racing fleets. Tom Sligsby now leads the Laser fleet, followed by Vasilj Xvogar and Matais del Solar. In the RS:X Board fleet, Martin Gavariaux took the lead with Michael Lancey on the second place. Allison Shreeve leads the women's fleet, followe Read Full Story