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Boston’s Fan Pier to Host First US Stopover for Global 2011 Extreme Sailing Series™
Mar 15, 2011
Boston’s Fan Pier to Host First US Stopover for Global 2011 Extreme Sailing Series™ during 30
th
Anniversary of Boston Harborfest, Nation’s Largest July 4
th
Celebration
Boston, MA…
The 2011 Extreme Sailing Series™
will be coming to
Fan Pier,
Boston
to headline the 30
th
anniversary of
Boston Harborfest
,
the largest Fourth of July celebration in the United States. For the
first
time in North America, Boston’s waterfront will showcase close combat racing on high-tech catamarans by some of the world’s best skippers. This 11-month global tour spans three continents with eleven top-class teams from eight nations. The circuit brings together sailors from fifteen different nationalities, including Olympians,
America
’s Cup winners
, world champions and
two-time Olympic Gold medalists
, who race against each other on identical boats right in Boston Harbor. “Boston is proud to be the first U.S. city to host the 2011 Extreme Sailing Series™ to our waterfront for the city’s July 4
th
celebration—one of the largest in the nation,” said Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston. The dynamic
stadium viewing
at Fan Pier will bring spectators right at the Harbor’s edge to experience the action taking place on the water. The fast-paced and dynamic stadium racing will offer sailors and non-sailors alike the thrill and excitement of watching this hugely popular spectator sport –now available right here in Boston. Joseph Fallon, CEO and President of The Fallon Company said: “Fan Pier is the perfect place for spectators to experience this up close and personal extreme water sport. We plan to make this the most spectacular event in the circuit with fireworks, a race village filled with activities for families, on-site television coverage and a fun filled, five day event for Boston area residents and visitors.”
About the Fleet
The Extreme 40 fleet – super-light, super-fast catamarans, 40ft in length - will be racing from Fan Pier each afternoon, beginning June 30
th
– July 4, 2011. Weighing the same as a Mini Cooper (1,200kgs) and with a sail area the size of a tennis court, the Extreme 40 can race at speeds up to 45mph and ‘fly’ a hull in just 8 knots of wind. The colorful catamarans have a 62-foot mast and are raced by just four crew who are joined by a ‘5
th
’ man guest for each race – the 5
th
man could be a VIP guest, a journalist or a member of the public plucked from the crowd! Whoever it is, they will be racing right in the heart of the action. Each race lasts for just 10-15 minutes with live commentary, entertainment before, during and after the action, all within the natural stadium of Boston Harbor. New team entry for the 2011 circuit includes Paul Cayard’s Artemis Racing skippered by
American Terry Hutchinson.
"I am really looking forward to racing in Boston Harbor,” said Terry Hutchinson, Helmsman for Team Artemis Racing. “For me personally, it will be great to race in the U.S. as well as for our team, Artemis Racing. I am sure that fans of all sports are going to be amazed by the Extreme Sailing Series and see these teams out on the water!"
2011 Calendar & Host Venues:
Act 1:
22-24 February, Muscat, Oman
Act 2:
15-17 April, China
Act 3:
27-29 May, Istanbul, Turkey
Act 4:
30 June – 4 July, Boston, USA
– 30
th
Anniversary of Boston Harborfest
Act 5:
6-12 August, Cowes, UK
Act 6:
16-18 September, Trapani, Italy
Act 7:
30 September – 2 October, Nice, France
Act 8:
12-16 October, Almeria, Spain
Act 9:
9-11 December, Singapore
2011 Confirmed Teams & Skippers:
Team Name
Nat.
Skipper Name
Nat.
Alinghi
SUI
Tanguy Cariou
FRA
Artemis Racing
SWE
Terry Hutchinson
USA
Team New Zealand
NZL
Dean Barker
NZL
Groupe Edmond de Rothschild
FRA
Pierre Pennec
FRA
Niceforyou
ITA
Alberto Barovier
ITA
Luna Rossa
ITA
Max Sirena
ITA
Oman Air
OMA
Sidney Gavignet
FRA
Red Bull Extreme Sailing
AUT
Roman Hagara
AUT
Team Extreme
EUR
Roland Gaebler
GER
Team GAC Pindar
GBR
Ian Williams
GBR
The Wave, Muscat
OMA
Torvar Mirsky
AUS
“What a wonderful gift to celebrate Harborfest’s 30
th
anniversary,” commented Susan Park, president of Boston Harborfest. “The Extreme Sailing Series at Fan Pier will truly be the highlight of our event this summer!”
About Boston Harborfest
Boston Harborfest, Inc.
is a non-profit organization comprising over 40 cultural institutions and businesses whose primary interest is enhanced use and awareness of Boston’s waterfront and historic resources. Now in its 30
th
year, Harborfest is a six-day Fourth of July Festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston.
About Fan Pier
Fan Pier is a 21-acre site on Boston’s waterfront spanning nine city blocks with over three million square feet of planned mixed-use development. Currently the luxury waterfront property is home to the internationally acclaimed Institute of Contemporary Art, famed Boston retailer LOUIS, Salon Mario Russo and restaurants including Sam’s and Strega Waterfront. Fan Pier’s first office building at ONE Marina Park is already occupied, and the destination includes a new public park, a Harbor Walk, and a state-of-the-art marina. When complete, Fan Pier will have a five-star hotel, luxury condominiums, additional offices, retail and restaurants. The Fallon Company is owner and developer.
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.
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