Jan. 15, 2010
Entries open for 63rd Newport-Ensenada race
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.
Online and paper mail-in entry is now available on the new nosa.org website for the 63rd Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race. The 125.5-nautical mile race to Mexico organized by the Newport Ocean Sailing Association starts Friday, April 23.
This year's race theme is “The Thrill of Victory,” which has been pursued over the years by luminaries such as the late Roy E. Disney, actors Buddy Ebsen and Humphrey Bogart, broadcast news legend Walter Cronkite, comedienne Vicki Lawrence, movie producer Milton Bren, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Paul Conrad and world class sailors including Dennis Conner, Bill Ficker and Dave Ullman.
Those who enter by Feb. 15 also will become a part of race history by having the names of their boats appear on the race's commemorative poster at no extra charge.
Last year was the fastest race in all 62 years. Driven down the rhumb (direct) line by moderate but steady winds, all boats finished by 4 p.m. Saturday, and Doug Baker's Magnitude 80 set a monohull record of 10 hours 37 minutes 20 seconds---just 7 minutes 3 seconds faster than Disney's record set on Pyewacket III in 2003.
Then everybody, plus friends and family who drove down or sailed on a Carnival Cruise ship---also available this year---enjoyed an expanded weekend of revelry organized by Mexican tourism officials and the seaside resort city of Ensenada.
With all that, finding a crew should be no problem. A growing list is available on the website, and there are already some early and eager candidates.
"I'm really strong [and] seaworthy," says one. "Never been seasick (ever). I can cook, too!"
Another: "I am interested in crewing for an all-women team, preferably."
Presumably, that was submitted by a woman.
Also: "I am an active racer in San Francisco Bay . . . male, 44 and competent, don't whine or complain and am reliable."
Oh, and he's also a veterinarian, in case anyone needs a medic on board.
Event sponsors and supporters include City of Newport Beach, Go Baja, The Pirate's Lair, Mount Gay Rum, Firebrand Media, Marriott Newport Beach Hotel and Spa, Connection to Cruise/Carnival Cruise Lines, Vessel Assist, Ruby's, West Marine and Weather Routing Inc.
Logistical support is provided by the Bahia Corinthian, Balboa and Newport Harbor Yacht Clubs.
Newport Beach, an opulent seaside community located on the Orange County coastline between Los Angeles and San Diego, epitomizes the quintessential Southern California lifestyle. Known for its picturesque views of the Pacific and one of the world’s largest small yacht harbors, the city is acclaimed for its beaches, yachting community, sophisticated atmosphere, international film festival, three annual epicurean festivals and the oldest holiday boat parade in the nation. Newport Beach was named “one of the top 10 resort towns in the U.S.” by AOL Travel in 2008. For more information, call (800) 94-COAST or visit online
MEDIA CONTACT
Rich Roberts
Press officer
310.835.2526
cell 310.766.6547
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MARKETING CONTACT
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Mag 80 ran for a record
in 2009
Checking the results on Saturday afternoon
2010 theme: "The Thrill of Victory"
High Resolution Photo
Gallery - Click here.
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