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RACING
Preview Of A Week Of Racing In Key West: Terra Nova Trading Key West 2003
January 20-24 marks the 15th year of the premiere sail
boat racing event in North America, known as Terra Nova Trading Key West. One of the top regattas in the world and the place to be for racing sailors in January, this year's event will see over 300 boats participating.
In the past two years, entrants from over 33 states and 20 countries have been present. One-design classes inlcude the ID35, Farr 40, J/105, J/80, J/29, Mumm 30, Melges 24, Corsair 28R trimarans, J/120s and Tarten Tens.
Walter Cooper photos from last year's competition. |
Some of the sailing world's great racers, designers, and boat owners have been present over the years, and this year's event will be no exception. They will compete for the grand prize, which will symbolize the "Boat of the Week," awarded to the yacht taking first in the class with the closest most competitive racing.
It will also be an opportunity for competitors and visitors alike to escape some of the colder northern regions and visit the tropical waters and warm winters of Key West.
Doran Cushing, writing for Southwinds, will be covering the event.
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