17.08.2011
In the international MOD70 circuit
"With time and perseverance one accomplishes one's goals"… this
expression perfectly illustrates the construction of the MOD70
circuit. Demonstrating great determination since 2010, the new
class of one-design 70 foot trimarans has been constantly
evolving to the rhythm of the involvement from the teams,
partners and towns playing host to the race stopovers, as well
as the succession of launches. Today, it's a new international
team which is fleshing out the ranks of what is already a
committed fleet. Oman Sail and its skipper Sidney Gavignet,
announced their participation in the Multi One Design circuit
today, 17 August 2011. The MOD70 No.06 will sport the colours of
the Sultanate of Oman and is due for launch in April 2012.
The gateway to the Middle East opens to the MOD70 circuit:
Already present in the yacht racing environment and the Extreme
40 one-design series in particular, Oman Sail is continuing its
global promotion of Oman and the development of marine activity
among its local population, through its involvement in the Multi
One Design circuit. "The MOD 70 will take the Oman Sail project
to another level. It is a very powerful boat whose crew will
need to have the skill base to perform against some of the world
's best sailors. It will be crucial to recruit the right people
to the project and I know we have a number of great sailors in
Oman that will earn their place onboard and make Oman proud. It
is a truly inspirational project that will provide a platform
for our current top sailors compete and develop their sailing
skills and inspire a whole new generation of Omani's into
sailing ," explained David Graham, CEO of Oman Sail.
Marco Simeoni, President of the MOD SA., which manages the
circuit's promotion and development, is delighted about the
arrival of the Omani team: "Oman Sail's involvement ties in
nicely with where we've always endeavoured to go with this
project, namely the creation and development of an international
class and circuit. Today we have French teams – Veolia
Environnement, Foncia and Edmond de Rothschild Group – a Swiss
team, Race for Water and an Omani team, Oman Sail. Over the
coming weeks, another team will officially join us. To sum up
the current state of play, for the circuit's first race in July
2012, the KRYS OCEAN RACE, we'll have an international fleet
with skippers of renown, and above all talent, in charge of our
MOD70s. The circuit is gradually taking shape, on bases which we
hope are solid and worthwhile for everyone involved. "
In at the deep end in 2012!
The launch of the MOD70 No.06, Oman Sail, is scheduled for April
2012 which, some three months later, will enable the crew led by
Sidney Gavignet to take part in the KRYS OCEAN RACE, that opens
the series of races in the MOD70 circuit in 2012. Indeed Oman
Sail will be the last boat to be able to compete in this
particular running of the transatlantic race from New York to
the Tonnerres de Brest (Brittany's 'Shiver Me Timbers!' maritime
extravaganza), as the construction schedule for this one-design
series dictates that the launch of the next boat, the MOD70 No
.07, will take place in July 2012. However, the latter will have
the opportunity to express itself during the European Tour, due
to start the following September. The details of the schedule
for the host towns in this race will be finalised over the
coming weeks.
Dates to remember: 2011 / 2012 June to November 2011: Delivery
of the MOD70 nr. 2 to nr. 4 6-7-8 October 2011: KRYS MATCH
(MOD70 exhibition race) January to May 2012: Delivery of the
MOD70 nr. 5 and nr. 6 Race Programme: 2012 / 2014 7
July 2012: Start of the KRYS OCEAN RACE September 2012:
European Tour June 2013: European Tour November 2013 – April
2014: Ocean World Tour (6 stopovers, 5 oceans, 12 racing teams)
August 2014: KRYS OCEAN RACE
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