| PORTSMOUTH, RI. USA-(4-3-2004) US SAILING, national governing body of the
sport, has determined its 2004 Adult Championships schedule. The Adult
Championships, sponsored by Rolex Watch U.S.A., offer competition at the
highest level against the best in the country with results based purely on
skills, teamwork and sportsmanship. The ten events, which begin in June and
continue through October, will each be hosted by different yacht clubs
around the country and raced in different classes of boats.
The US SAILING Adult Championships are made possible through the dedicated
support of Rolex Watch U.S.A. and Vanguard Sailboats. Returning for its
eighth year as sponsor of all US SAILING Adult Championships, Rolex Watch
U.S.A. continues to demonstrate its commitment to support the development of
the sport of sailing. Vanguard Sailboats has been a sponsor of the U.S.
Singlehanded Championship and the U.S. Team Race Championship for over a
decade. Vanguard’s commitment to supplying the boats for these events is
what helps to ensure high caliber competition at these US SAILING
Championships.
Many of the events offer Rolex clinics, designed to give sailors an
opportunity to improve their racing experience through on-the-water or
on-shore sessions from local or class experts. The clinics are completely
supported by Rolex as part of the company's dedication to the sport of
sailing.
For more information about US SAILING’s Adult Championships, please visit
www.ussailing.org/championships or contact Liz Walker, US SAILING’s
Championships Manager, at 401-683-0800 or via e-mail at
championships@ussailing.org.
Since Rolex Watch U.S.A. first presented timepieces to America’s Cup
defenders in 1958, the company has consistently endeavored to recognize and
encourage excellence in every important arena of competitive sailing,
including Olympic Games preparation, US SAILING championships, disabled
sailing, and offshore, one-design and women’s events.
Vanguard Sailboats is the leading world manufacturer, and largest U.S.
supplier, of recreational and high performance small sailboats. Vanguard's
sponsorship of numerous sailing championships, regattas, and events is a
testament to their ongoing mission to grow the sport. Vanguard products
include the Sunfish and Laser, two of the most recognized brands in the
sailing world. Visit their website at www.teamvanguard.com.
The United States Sailing Association (US SAILING) is the national governing
body for sailing and sailboat racing. Headquartered in Portsmouth, Rhode
Island, the organization's mission is to encourage participation and promote
excellence in sailing and racing in the U.S. US SAILING offers training and
education programs, develops and supports a wide range of sailing
organizations, associations and communities, and provides administration and
oversight of competitive sailing across the country. For more information,
visit www.ussailing.org.
(Calendar Attached)
U.S. MULTIHULL CHAMPIONSHIP (Alter Cup) Roton Point Yacht Club, Rowayton,
Conn., Hobie 16, June 16-20.
U.S. INDEPENDENCE CUP (Hovey Trophy) Chicago Yacht Club, Chicago, Ill.,
Freedom 20 and 2.4mR, August 6-9.
U.S. SINGLEHANDED CHAMPIONSHIP (O'Day Trophy) Bay Shore Yacht Club, Bay
Shore, N.Y., Laser, August 11-15.
U.S. TEAM RACE CHAMPIONSHIP (Hinman Trophy), Bayview Yacht Club, Detroit,
Mich., Vanguard 15, September 10-12.
U.S. MEN'S SAILING CHAMPIONSHIP (Mallory Cup), Long Beach Island Yacht
Racing Association, Long Beach, N.J., Lightning, September 20-25.
U.S. MATCH RACING CHAMPIONSHIP, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, St. Petersburg,
Fla., Sonar, September 21-25.
U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP OF CHAMPIONS (Jack Brown Trophy), Raritan Yacht Club,
Perth Amboy, N.J., JY15, September 29-October 2.
U.S. OFFSHORE CHAMPIONSHIP (Phoenix Trophy) Long Beach Yacht Club, Long
Beach, Calif., Catalina 37, September 23-26.
U.S. WOMEN'S MATCH RACING CHAMPIONSHIP (Allegra Mertz Trophy), New York
Yacht Club, Newport, R.I., Sonar, September 30-October 3.
U.S. WOMEN'S SAILING CHAMPIONSHIP (Adams Trophy) Kaneohe Yacht Club, Hawaii,
J 24, October 11-15.
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