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Acura Key West Race Week 2009

Monday, 19 January 2009

Twelve Farr 40's have traveled to Key West for 2009 Key West Race Week.  Day One promises great racing for the fleet with  a forecast of 15 - 20 knot Westerly breezes and a high temperature forecast of 75F.  The only potential downside to the weather is a 50% chance of showers, but few will complain since most have left frigid temperatures behind at home.

The two newest boats in the fleet, current and three time Farr 40 World Champion Vincenzo Onorato's latest Mascalzone Latino and Helmut Jahn's three week old Flash Gordon VI will  see competition for the first time today.   Both were looking fast on the water while practicing yesterday. 

Onorato's crew is dealing with injury and illness, but that may not be a bad omen for the team.  Last year, most of Jim Richardson's Barking Mad team battled the flu all week, but still came out at the top of the class and took home Boat of the Week honors as well.

For updates on the event make sure to visit the event website: www.premiere-racing.com

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.

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