April 11, 2009 - AUDI Inivitational

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Premiere automaker Audi will sponsor the Farr 40 Audi Invitational Regatta 20 -21 June 2009 . "We look forward to the return of Audi as a sponsor of Farr 40 Racing" said Class President Jim Richardson. "The format of the event is a unique one; On one day of racing every Farr 40 competing will carry a randomly selected invited celebrity as part of their ." The guest crew will not count as part of the crew's allowed total weight. Audi plans to host a reception and a dinner for all the teams and their new 'crew members and will be providing Audi cars and drivers during the event and the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship the following week. More details to follow.

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The Farr 40 One Design

The FARR ® 40 One Design was conceived as a high performance 40 footer that would gather the benefits of modern materials into an economic platform for short course racing that was demanding, exciting and not beyond the capabilities of relatively inexperienced and mature crew members. -- Farr Yacht Design

The class has held International Sailing Federation recognised class status since 1997.

The Rolex Farr 40 World Championships is the pinnacle event of the calendar. Featuring the highest level of competition with the Olympic, America's Cup and Volvo Ocean Race Veterans amongst this strictly Owner/Driver Class.