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GET READY TO RACE WHIDBEY ISAND RACE WEEK 2008, JULY 20-25

29 JUNE 2008 • The sun has hit the Pacific Northwest Melges 24 fleet and the group now getting ready for the Whidbey Island Race Week (WIRW) July 20-25. The talk in PNW is Melges 24. The group had a strong showing of 15 boats of Seattle NOODs. The fleet already has signed up 14 boats for WIRW. This event is the PCC’s for the Melges 24 fleet. This will also be the largest 1D fleet at WIRW 2008. There are boats coming in from Canada, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and California. There will be a fleet tune up on Sunday June 20. The racing goes from June 21-25th. So far, over 102 boats have already entered the event. Registration is still open. There will be a Melges 24 Doc Party on Wed July

Sailboat racing is not the only thing that will be happening at WIRW. The morning starts with Golf, Volleyball, and bike riding. There is sailboat racing during the day. The nights are full live bands and dancing. The bands are WIRW is happy to announce the sponsor ship by Mt. Gay Rum. The Navy base has invited the sailors to a party on Thursday evening. For those of you who have not been a WIRW before. This is a great event. Camping has been moved back on the navy base again this year (all ways fun).

Information on WIRW 2008 can be found:
OFFICIAL EVENT WEB SITE
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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If you are looking for some great racing and a good family activity please think about coming up and seeing the PNW for WIRW 2008 July 20-25th. You will not be disappointed.