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A second NZ Class40 campaign enters the Global Ocean Race
With 580 days until the start of the Global Ocean Race 2011-12, entry #12 for the double-handed circumnavigation is from New Zealand. In common with three other confirmed entries from the UK, USA and Europe, the Kiwi skipper has chosen to keep his powder dry and wishes to remain anonymous until his campaign is fully formulated.
The young and rising pro-sailor - a university graduate with crucial, shorthanded offshore racing experience – intends to announce further details shortly.
This latest entry reserves a second slot for New Zealand on the start line in October 2011 following the entry last autumn of Lapo Ancillotti and BT Boat’s Class40 – the Kiwi 40FC - from Farr Yacht Design/Cookson Boats and brings the Global Ocean Race fleet to 60 percent of capacity.
“New Zealand is showing a very strong presence in the Global Ocean Race,” comments Josh Hall, the event’s Race Director. “This highly talented and motivated professional sailor will undoubtedly be looking to win. The level of competition in the race is going to be intense and fascinating to watch,” he adds.
This latest entry reserves a second slot for New Zealand on the start line in October 2011 following the entry last autumn of Lapo Ancillotti and BT Boat’s Class40 – the Kiwi 40FC - from Farr Yacht Design/Cookson Boats and brings the Global Ocean Race fleet to 60 percent of capacity.
“New Zealand is showing a very strong presence in the Global Ocean Race,” comments Josh Hall, the event’s Race Director. “This highly talented and motivated professional sailor will undoubtedly be looking to win. The level of competition in the race is going to be intense and fascinating to watch,” he adds.
3-03-10 : 
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