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Hyères, the BMW, Two up Asia and Northern series

by Rob Kothe & the Sail-World Team on 24 Apr 2006
The European Olympic circuit hit speed today with the start of the Hyères Regatta. Darren Bundock and Glen Ashby won the first Tornado race. There are great pix from Day One on Sail-World now and we will have a detailed report from the Aussies in Hyeres, later today on Sail-World.

Definitely cheering news after the latest ISAF ranking tables with the Kiwi’s outgunning us easily.

Peter Campbell reports from the Great Veterans race and Ladies Day at the CYCA’s BMW Sydney Winter Series. Alfa Romeo 2002 covers for Alfa Romeo 2005 with a European win.

Sydney 38’s play Two up ahead of Anzac Day, Grant Wharington returns to the Volvo scene, Clipper, Geronimo and B&Q news.

News from Asia with the Show scene expanding and the Presidents Cup wrap.

Reports from the Combined High Schools Championship and the Huon Tasmanian Salmon Port Esperance Easter event.

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is setting new records.

Important reminder! You can enter both the Hahn Premium Race Week at Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach Race Week online now.
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