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Written by Géraud LAFORTUNE
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Wednesday, 27 January 2010 03:07 |
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It turns out to be usual now: the season starts in Antibes with Ski Voile.
This year, 26 boats came on the riviera to sail and a good part go to ski in Auron. This regatta is becoming international as in addition to the french teams, 2 English, 2 Swiss, 1 german and 1 italian crews took part to the championship.
The championship started by a giant slalom in Auron, along with the Dragon and the Finn sailors who were also competing in Ski Voile. 5o5er managed well: Benjamin Roulant won the ski race.
Sailing took place from friday to sunday in the bay of Antibes.
If the weather was sunny and not too cold for the season, the wind was light and shifty.
The first day 3 races were done and the lead was taken by Pinnel/Diebitsch contested by Boite/Toupet and Betschen/Jacot. These 3 teams will always be on the top during the whole regatta.
Saturday, the wind was lighter and shiftier than the previous day. Only 2 races were done and Pinnel/Diebitsch won both.
On Sunday, one race was complete before the wind tottally vanished. Betschen/Jacot won it easily and climb a step higher on the podium.
Finally, sailing was won by Pinnel/Diebitsch followed by Betschen/Jacot and Boite/Toupet.
However, this is Ski Voile so you have to perform both on ski and on sailing. This is what the team Agrapart/Lafortune did. So they got the cup!
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Written by Marco Giraldi
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Tuesday, 15 December 2009 19:40 |
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I have just been informed by the Organizers, that the days of racing have been reduced to 2 Sundays. This should facilitate travelling, but Saturday can still be used for training.
I am please to announce that the 505 class has been invited to participate to the Primazona Winter Contest Regatta (a prestigious regatta that has been established for many years). The regatta takes place in Italy in the city of Genoa.
The regatta consists of 2 days of racing, which will take place 7 of February and the 14 of February 2010. Obviously participants can leave the boat at the Club for the entire period 6-14 February and therefore they can drive back without the boat or they can fly from Genoa International Airport.
The regatta is hosted by the Yacht Club Italiano (the most important Club in Italy) on the waters just in front of Genoa., The regatta is a joint effort of all the sailing clubs belonging to Liguria Region. Therefore it is a great opportunity to show 505 to a large number of people who will be attending the event.
Furthermore the President of the YCI is also the President of the Italian Federation of Sailing (FIV) as consequence this is a fenomenal opportunity to advertise the 505 and the Class in Italy. Media coverage is assured for such important event.
We will be sailing with 470 and 420, so with future possible 505ers
Some sleeping facilities are available at the Club.
If 4 days of racing is not enough, I am reminding you that on the 22-24 January the SkiVoille at Antibe is taking place, therefore it will be possible to sail both events and to bring the boat to Genova for the Winter Contest at the end of Antibe regatta.
I hope that many 505s from our neighboring Countries will join the Italian fleet to pubblicize the boat we love and to have a great time sailing on the Med with mild temperature in the middle of winter
Marco Giraldi
Int 505 Italia
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Written by Géraud LAFORTUNE
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Wednesday, 02 December 2009 17:26 |
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French 5o5 Class will have a boat in exhibition at Paris Yacht Show from 5 to 13 of December.
It will enables the French 5o5 to promote the boat and the main events of next year among all sailors and passer by.
Focus will be set on the young national which will be held early september. This year it will be organized coupled with a championship dedicated to high schools and university sailors.
2012 Worlds in La Rochelle will also be in the spot.
The first week-end will be dedicated to the guests of the french 5o5 which is the belgium 5o5. The second week-end a reception to celebrate the best french team over the year 2009 will be hoisetd on the stand.
Obviously, any 5o5 hanging around at this time will be warmly welcomed!! So do not hesitate if you are in Paris!!
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Written by Aaron Ross
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Wednesday, 30 September 2009 12:52 |
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Thirteen 5O5's turned up last weekend for the Santa Cruz YC Fall Open Regatta. Saturday was beautiful, with a warm 12-15 knots of breeze and gentle seas. We shared the course with plenty of kelp, a herd of sea lions, and a handful of Contenders. In the first race, Jeff and Mike gybe-set, and lost big. Greg and I passed them on the run. Jeff and Mike got past us on the next beat after the gate, but we held on to finish third, the highlight of our day, so we celebrated with cold beverages.
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Written by Peter Roos
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Monday, 09 November 2009 16:22 |
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All National Fleets are required to submit thier fleet numbers by the 30th September every year. So far I have only received the numbers from the following fleets:
AUS, CAN, FRA, ITA, RSA, USA.
Remember, please, that failure for your National Fleet to submit these numbers to the International Office could result in your results for that year, whether at National or International level, not being recognised. So all National Secretaries, please get those numbers to me ASAP.
Regards
Peter
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