January - Feb each year JULES VERNE Challenges This time of the year the big maxi catamarans and trimarans are prepared to wait for ideal conditions around the starting line (Ushant-Lizard point) and set out in pursuit of the prestigious round the world Jules Verne Trophy. This year Bruno Peyron on the giant Orange maxi-catamaran is departing around the 14th February followed by Geronimo, Olivier de Kersauson's 34 metre trimaran which should be ready around February 18th. There is talk of 55 days around the world similiar to The Race times beating the present record he has held since 1997 of 71 days on Sport Elec. Is this really possible?
To follow Orange's progress on the Internet Click On http://www.orange.fr

Feb - The Race - Trimarans and catamarans of 110 - 120 ft, as well as hopefully a maxi-monohulls classs for 100 - 150 ft in length. Website: http://www.therace.org/asp/accueil.asp

Nov 7 - Vendee Globe Out of all the current five RTW yacht races, only two are single-handed, and the Vendée Globe is then the only non-stop event. Held every 4 years from the port of Les Sables d’Olonne in the Vendée region on the western coast of France, this 26,000 mile solo marathon around the globe is renown as the ‘Everest’ of the sport of sailing. The Vendée Globe was created by legendary French solo skipper Philippe Jeantot after he had won the first two editions of the solo RTW BOC Challenge race, which was competed in 4 legs. First run in 1989 with just thirteen competitors on the start line, the Vendée Globe has now become a high profile international sporting event thanks to the incredible exploits of competitors from outside France such as Pete Goss, Tony Bullimore, and more recently Ellen MacArthur. In 2000/1, the race attracted 24 professional teams with their sponsors, plus a major following from media all around the world. The fifth Vendée Globe starts on 7th November 2004. More can be found at: http://www.vendeeglobe.com

2005

16 - 20 January - 8th Singapore Straits Regatta To be held at this new time slot of early January when the NE Monsoon winds are said to reliably blow. The combined effort of Changi Sailing Club, Nongsa Point Marina, Republic of Singspore YC and Raffles Marina play host to a Keelboat series of triangle and passage races in the straits between Singapore and Indonesia. Also the conclusion of the three nations S.E.A. Perpetual Cup Series where the winner is awarded Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy. More information check the website: http://www.straitsregatta.com or Email: ahoy@straitsregatta.com
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March 28 - April 3- China Sea Race - 12:00hrs starting signal for the Bi-annual 600 nm race from Hong Kong to Manila in the Philippines for offshore racing and cruising yachts with valid IRC Certificates or HKPN numbers organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and Manila Yacht Club. Website http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/chinasearace/home.htm or e-mial the race secetary at the RHKYC aangus@rhkyc.org.hk
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12 -19 October RHKYC China Coast Race Week and Hainan Island Race The China Coast Race Week conducted by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club consists of 3 days of racing with windward / leewards and Island courses in and around Hong Kong. Followed by an offshore race to Hainan Island in China. The week is completed with an inshore series in Sanya Bay. The Notice of Race and Info on the China Coast Race Week is at http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/chinacoastraceweek.html and available from the RHKYC sailing manager Ailsa Angus by emailing aangus@rhkyc.org.hk
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October Rally Antigua. Departs Gibraltar end of Oct arrival and stay in Tenerife early Nov and finishes in Antigua early December. Rally Antigua is a transatlantic event for cruisers that leaves Gibraltar each year and sails via Tenerife en route to Antigua and Caribbean for Christmas. Contact Peter Seymour at Blue Water Rallies at Email: pandarally@aol.com Website: http://www.yachtrallies.co.uk/home.htm

15th to 23rd Nov  Raja Muda International Regatta, Malaysia - Annual island hoping racer/cruiser regatta held along the west coast of mainland Malaysia starting at the Royal Selangor Yacht Club in Port Klang and finishing in the legendary islands of Langkawi. Website: http://www.rsyc.com.my or contact the RMIR Organising Committee on Email at rmir@rsyc.com.my to join with other yachties in a little bit of friendly Malaysian hospitality during the annual coastal yacht racing program that has been designed to improve the Malaysian sailors seamanship abilities and coastal navigation skills.
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15 - 19 January - 9th Singapore Straits Regatta To be held at this time slot of early January when the NE Monsoon winds are said to reliably blow. The combined effort of Changi Sailing Club, Nongsa Point Marina, Republic of Singspore YC and Raffles Marina play host to a Keelboat series of triangle and passage races in the straits between Singapore and Indonesia. Also the conclusion of the three nations S.E.A. Perpetual Cup Series where the winner is awarded Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy. Further info check the website: http://www.straitsregatta.com Email: ahoy@straitsregatta.com
To view 2001 Race Reports and Summary Click Here
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15th - 19th Feb 5th Phang Nga Bay Regatta This Regatta appeals to the serious, the not-so-serious and the not-at-all-serious 'racing' sailors in the north who like to combine spectacular scenery with lively parties at a sailing regatta is held over the Chinese New Year holiday period. Organised by the Ao Chalong Yacht Club in conjunction with ArtAsia Press and the Phuket Yacht Haven who have numerous photos including the King's Cup available on the website www.aapress.net Further information is available at the organisers website: www.bayregatta.com E-mail Address: info@bayregatta.com
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Feb 15 - Mar 28th - America's Cup
Official website: http://www.louisvuittoncup.yahoo.com http://www.americascup.yahoo.com
Team New Zealand website: http://www.teamnz.org/

17 19th April SAN FERNANDO RACE 2003 Considered one of Asia's classic offshore races, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club's biennial race to San Fernando is a major event for yachtsmen and an important sporting event for Hong Kong. It has been held over the Easter period since 1975 (every odd year). The 480 nautical mile course takes the fleet across the South China Sea to San Fernando in the Philippines. For further information contact the Sailing Manager by e-mailing aangus@rhkyc.org.hk at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club or visit their website www.rhkyc.org.hk
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23 - 26 April - President's Cup Regatta organised by the Manila Yacht Club at Subic Bay, Luzon, Philippines has an interesting International standard racing and social program planned. Website: http://www.prescup.com Further info and NOR contact chairman Alan Burrell aburrell@pacific.net.ph or the Manila Yacht Club at mycrace@i-manila.com.ph
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June 14 2003 - The Atlantic Yacht Club Challenge 2003 New York Yacht Club and Norddeutscher Regatta Verein. The race is open to seaworthy racing and cruising vessels, not less than 40 feet LOA. (The precise size limit will be determined in mid-2001, as will the handicap system.) The start will be from the site of the Sandy Hook Lightship just outside New York Harbor. The finish line will be off Cuxhaven, Germany, a distance of approximately 3,500 nautical miles. Contact - Michael Levitt communications@nyyc.org