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Αναρτήθηκε από: afragop | Ιουνίου 4, 2008
Φωτογραφίες “ΘΥΣΙΑΣ 2008″
Αναρτήθηκε στις Αγωνιστική Ιστιοπλοΐα | Ετικέτες: 2008, φωτογραφίες, ΘΥΣΙΑΣ, αγώνας, ιστιοπλοΐα, PICS
- Kiwi veterans honoured Brad Jackson and Stu Bannatyne, watch captains on Ericsson 4 during the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race, and mutliple race winners, have been named as joint winners of the New Zealand Sailor of the Year award.
- Damage halts Groupama 3 Franck Cammas and his crew on giant trimaran Groupama 3 have abandoned their attempt on the Jules Verne Trophy after sustaining damage to an aft beam bulkhead on the approach to the Cape of Good Hope.
- Economic boost for portsThe 2008-09 race generated sufficient economic impact for the host port events to be “amongst the sports world’s highest impact, short-duration major sports events”, according to an independent study.
- Media reach shows steep rise The media results for 2008-09 show a substantial increase in reach and value over the 2005-06 event. A multi-channel communications approach has broadened the race's appeal particularly in new territories.
- ISAF accolade for GraelTorben Grael, who skippered Ericsson 4 to a convincing victory in the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race, has added to his collection of sailing accolades by winning the 2009 ISAF World Sailor of The Year award.
