Skandia Sail For Gold, the final of the 2009/10 ISAF Sailing World Cup series is now open for entries.

To enter online or download the Notice of Race log onto the event website which is now live at www.skandiasailforgoldregatta.co.uk

(**Note: FOR WOMEN’S MATCH RACING the closing date for on-line applications is 5th July 2010, no
entry fee is required on application, successful applicants will be informed by 9th July 2010 and
on-line payment must be received no later than 26th July 2010 and will not be accepted after that
date.)

The fifth instalment of this international regatta takes place between 9 – 14 August at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in Dorset. In 2009 the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta welcomed a record entry of over 600 sailors, the 2010 event is expected to exceed this when it will host more than 750 sailors across 10 Olympic and 3 Paralympic classes.
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The Skandia Sail for Gold regatta is one of the biggest events on the 2010 sailing calendar, not only will it give competitors an opportunity to compete on Olympic and Paralympic waters ahead of 2012, but it will also play host to the seventh and final instalment of the 2009/10 edition of the ISAF Sailing World Cup series..

Utilising the power of the internet, the event will showcase online technology delivering sailing to a global audience through tracking, live interactive blogs and live radio. The event will be open to the general public who can come down each day to follow the racing onshore, there will be a giant screen broadcasting video and tracking, alongside live commentary.

“This is a crucial event on the calendar, it provides a unique opportunity for teams to compete at the state-of-the-art London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing venue. We intend to bring sailing to the masses through the use of the latest technology and are working alongside Trac Trac and Be Tomorrow to deliver the very best user experience we can for the remote online audience. We will be revealing more extensive details of the tracking capabilities at the event soon,” commented Event Director David Campbell James.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday 6th August Event Office opens for registration
Saturday/Sunday 7th/8th August - Women’s Match Racing Practice
Sunday 8th August Briefing for coaches and team leaders and first meeting with umpires
Monday 9th August Racing day 1
Tuesday 10th August Racing day 2
Wednesday 11th August Racing day 3
Thursday 12th August Racing day 4
Friday 13th August Racing day 5
Saturday 14th August Medal Races (no warning signal after 1530)

For the latest news, to enter online and for media accreditation go to: www.skandiasailforgoldregatta.co.uk

For the latest news, photos and videos, as well as Standings, event details and more, visit the ISAF Sailing World Cup website at www.sailing.org/worldcup.