Extreme Sailing Series and 49er Class strategic partnership

9:03 PM Thu 11 Nov 2010 GMT

'Extreme Sailing SeriesT Almeria 2010' Paul Wyeth / OC Events

With growing acknowledgement that high performance classes are the best way to showcase the sport of sailing, the Extreme Sailing SeriesT and the International 49er Class Association have today announced a strategic partnership to help broaden the media appeal of sailing. Starting in 2011, the Extreme Sailing SeriesT will see the 49er racing alongside the Extreme 40, as part of the 'Stadium' showcase entertainment that the award-winning professional sailing circuit is renowned for. OC ThirdPole's Sailing Events Director, Gilles Chiorri, commented, 'The Extreme Sailing SeriesT combines top professional racing with challenging and innovative short-course race formats that are also entertaining ...

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