Welcome On behalf of our event Sponsors, Industry Partners and your Premiere Racing Team, it is my pleasure to welcome you to North America’s winter sailing classic – Key West 2010, presented by Nautica. This year the tradition continues as racing sailors from across the country and around the world gather together for a week of incomparable competition and camaraderie in the warm, azure waters off Key West. With impressive international talent, leading new designs, world class racing, and the latest in performance technology, this year will be another distinguished chapter in the history of this landmark regatta. All of our Sponsors and Industry Partners have made a vital commitment to you and this international regatta. They deserve special recognition and thanks, especially during these challenging times. It is their contribution that allows us to continue Race Week’s long-standing tradition of excellence. Please visit with them during the week, and acknowledge their dedication to the event and to the sport. And please keep these exceptional companies on your list of preferred vendors. Our host city Key West once again extends a warm welcome to all of you. I hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities and experiences that this unique and beautiful island has to offer. Whether you are new to the event or a returning veteran, arriving in Key West and preparing to race with the best of the best is a time of great anticipation and excitement. Your race committee, jury and shoreside staff will make every effort to ensure that this is a memorable experience for all. Thank you for your participation in the 23rd edition of this annual sailing reunion. I wish you great success on the racecourse and a most enjoyable week in sailing paradise. Peter S. Craig Event Director & Race Chairman
Key West - 07 January 2010 14:35
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