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17 February 2006, 10:02 am

Notice Of Race Issued

RS:X European Championships 2006

Alacati, Turkey

The Turkish Sailing Federation and Neil Pryde RS:X have issued the Notice of Race for the 2006 ISAF Grade C1 RS:X European Championships. The Notice of Race is available from the NeilPryde RS:X website - www.neilpryde-rsx.com and will shortly be available on the new event website - www.rsxeuropeans.com.

The Turkish Sailing Federation has an outstanding history of organizing top level windsurfing events and recently hosted the Mistral Worlds in 2004. Alacati, a unique Mediterranean town on the Western coast of Turkey, which has been famous for it's architecture, vineyards and windmills for over 150 years, has now made its name in the world of windsurfing, with its crystal clear water, consistent and steady wind and well acclaimed Turkish hospitality.

The Europeans are scheduled to take place from 7-16 June, with seven racing days planned, the last of which will be dedicated to the Medal Race.

The Notice of Race for the Europeans is currently available on the Neil Pryde RS:X website or by CLICKING HERE, and will shortly be available on the upcoming RS:X European Championships website.

Ailsa ANGUS (As Amended By ISAF). Image, World number one Jon-Paul TOBIN will be looking to continue his early success in Turkey:© Jeff CROW, Sport the Library at Sail Melbourne

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