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Annapolis, Md., USA (August 31, 2010) – The Farr 40 Class Association today announced that the 2011 Rolex Farr 40  World Championship will take place February 23-26 at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (RSYS), in Sydney, Australia. Immediately preceding the Worlds, the RSYS will host the Australian Championship from February 18-20.
“The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron is known for hosting top-level sailing regattas, and we couldn’t be more pleased to return to Sydney for our Class’ 14th World Championship,” said Farr 40 Class President Jim Richardson (Boston, Mass. /Newport, R.I.), owner of three-time world champion Farr 40 Barking Mad (2009 - Porto Cervo; 2004 - San Francisco; 1998 – Miami). “The Australian Farr 40 Class has a robust fleet from which we expect 12-14 Farr 40s. Along with 8-12 non-Australian entries, we expect to see over 20 Farr 40s in February.”
With a long history of collaboration with the Farr 40 Class, the RSYS counts among its members Guido Belgiorno-Nettis and Transfusion, a two-time Australian National Champion and runner-up at the 2010 Rolex Farr 40 Worlds, plus 2005 Rolex Farr 40 World champion Richard Perini and Evolution.
“We are proud to be hosting the Rolex Farr 40 World championship in February 2011,” said Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron Commodore Bill Wood. “The Squadron is the home of one design yacht racing on Sydney Harbour, and we are located on the foreshore of one of the best harbors in the world. Sailing conditions in February are generally first class. We look forward to welcoming local and overseas crew entries to Sydney.”
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