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DELTA LLOYD READY FOR 49ERS

The Delta Lloyd regatta has a record number of entries for 2010 and the 49er Class is a who's-who of skiff sailing. 72 entries representing 23 countries with a field deep with talent including current World Ranking leaders Pietro and Gianfranco Sibello of Italy and multi-world champion Nathan Outteridge with Iain Jensen from Australia. Look for Manu Dyen and Stephane Christidis sailing for France and Nico delle Karth and Nikolaus Resch of Austria to be in the mix as well. The regatta will be sailed in Medemblik, Holland May 26-30 and you can follow the results here

49er CEO Crowned ISAF World Champion

Lake Balaton, Hungary

Marcus Spillane, CEO of 49er Class, proved once again that the heightened sensitivity and athleticism high performance sailing demands develops performance in all levels of sailing competition. In other words? Skiffs are awesome!

At the annual mid-year ISAF meeting, Spillane came out on top at the electronic yacht match racing competition that took place on the indoor pool.

"It was a close race!" says Spillane, describing how he edged out Rob the ISAF professional, and favourite entering the competition, "If it weren't for the few beers I had before, there's no way I could have won."

Asked how he felt after winning his first ISAF World Championship, Spillane reports he "definitely feels a little bit taller".

All 49er sailors are invited to "take on the Champion" this 1-10 July in Poland at the European 49er Championships.

SEIKO SPEED CHALLENGE UPDATE

See the latest report from the SEIKO Speed Challenge in Hyeres on the Events page -you can also track the leaders to far. The next test will be in Medemblik at the Delta Lloyd Regatta.

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