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2002 Acura SORC to host the Farr 40 U.S. Nationals
Author: Shawn McBride
With three former World Champions among the more than 20 Farr 40s already registered at the 2002 Acura SORC, the event has been designated as host of the 2002 North Sails Farr 40 U.S. National Championship by the Farr 40 Class Executive Committee. The Acura SORC will be raced off Miami Beach, March 6-10, 2002, and once again features racing on ocean courses with all shore-side activities headquartered at the Miami Beach Marina.
"We're excited that the Acura SORC has been designated as the site of the Farr 40 U.S. National Championship," said Scott MacLeod, senior vice president of event manager Octagon. "This distinction reinforces the image of the Acura SORC as the premier winter ocean racing classic."
Among the boats already confirmed to compete in the Farr 40 competition at the Acura SORC are defending U.S. National Champion and perpetual trophy winner Heartbreaker, owned by Bob Hughes and Wally Tsuha of Michigan; 1999 World Champion and defending Acura SORC Farr 40 champion Samba Pa Ti, owned by John Kilroy of California; 1998 World Champion and 2001 Acura SORC runner-up Barking Mad, owned by Jim Richardson of Boston, Massachusetts; and 2000 World Champion and 2001 runner-up Southern Star, owned by Australian John Calvert-Jones.
Title sponsorship of the Farr 40 National Championship has already been secured from North Sails. North Sails will sponsor a party for the Farr 40 owners and crew on Saturday, March 9, at 55 The Restaurant in the Savoy Hotel, during the Acura SORC.
With additional entries expected from 1D35, J/105, Mumm 30, and Melges 24 classes, the Acura SORC will provide a one-design class start to five or more boats of the same class. There will also be racing for handicap classes including IMS and PHRF.
First-come, first-serve docking is available at the Miami Beach Marina by call (305) 673-6000. To register online and for more information about the 2002 Acura SORC visit www.acurasorc.com
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