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SHIRLEY GETS READY FOR ROUND 2 IN HYÈRES-TPM

30 June 2009

The opening round of the 2009 iShares Cup in Venice saw the Extreme 40s powering past some of the most famous backdrops in Europe and racing on waters that have never seen modern competitive sailing before, right in the heart of the historic Italian city.

For the skippers, particularly those new to the iShares Cup, it was a baptism of fire requiring them to keep their wits about them whilst working out the best tactics for the shifty winds on the busy racecourse.

But if last year’s iShares Cup is anything to go by, Round 2, in Hyères-TPM, France will be a very different regatta. The area is renowned for its powerful Mistral winds, and as the seawall offers a fantastic viewing platform for spectators the Extreme 40s will this time be racing on the open sea. The iShares Cup crews have been reflecting on their time in Venice and looking forward to the second event on the six-venue circuit.

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More information about the venue here.

iShares Cup PR
Emily Caroe
emily@ocevents.org
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