Limited Spaces Remaining!
The deadline for entries to compete in the OSTAR (Original Single-handed
Trans-Atlantic Race) 2009 - Saturday 31st January - is just weeks away. With 33
places already secured only a limited number of spaces are available to compete in
the world's oldest solo ocean challenge.
David Southwood, Race Director of OSTAR 2009, commented: "We have had a lot of
interest in this race and are now very close to the deadline. We only have a limited
number of spaces left so we are encouraging people to get their applications in as
soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity. We already have
competitors signed up from America, France, Italy and Holland so it is guaranteed to
be a very exciting race."
The race, which leaves from Plymouth, will take place on May 25th 2009 and provides
offshore yachtsmen with the ultimate challenge. The competitors must battle the
prevailing winds of the north Atlantic, travelling 3,000 nautical miles to Newport,
Rhode Island. Up to 50 yachts take part in each race, which take place every four
years*.
World circumnavigator Francis Chichester participated in the first race and some of
the world's greatest sailors have taken part since, including; Eric Tabarly, Pete
Goss, Loick Peyron, Françis Joyon, Mike Golding and Ellen MacArthur.
Entry forms can be downloaded from the OSTAR 2009 website: www.ostar2009.com.
Alternatively please contact the Royal Western Yacht Club on 01752 660077 for more
information.
