Skagen Classic Mens Watch 243LSLWConsidered to be one of the most colorful and outspoken helmsman in the history of yacht racing, Tom Blackaller competed in three America Cup campaigns.He was a member of the St.Francis Yacht Club of San Francisco and has contributed a lot towards the progress of this sporting event.Although he won the Star Class World Championship in 1974 and 1980 and also competed internationally in 6-Meter boats, his fame in yachting grew largely owing to his America’s Cup campaigns.In the year 1986, he became the skipper of one of the seven yachts of USA that were to challenge Australia for the America’s Cup.He turned out to be a successful leader as he won the cup in early 1987 with the 12-Meter yacht Stars & Stripes Skagen Classic Mens Watch 243LSLW.Apart from the main event and the world-class sailors, another important attraction of this year’s regatta is the live blogging from the race courses and micro-blogging through other social networking sites.Since IRC is planning to telecast the event live on the event’s official site, viewers will remain updated with all the news of the race day.At the end of the each race day, the title sponsor of the Big Boat Series, Rolex along with the St.Francis Yacht Club will host a number of attractive events such as the Rolex Crew Reception on Wednesday and the Rolex Party on Thursday to rejuvenate the participants.
One of the most eagerly awaited events in the sporting calendar of the world, the Rolex Big Boat Series 2009 is going to kick-off the San Francisco Bay from the 10th -14th September. The annual regatta event is hosted by the St.Francis Yacht Club and co-chaired by Norman Davant and Patrick Nolan.The diverse fleet that harbors the docks of the event every year indicates the fact that the Rolex Big Boat Series goes beyond the shores of USA. A total of 97 boats have made an entry for the racing this year, with a large share of participants from the area of the San Francisco Bay and an almost equal number of sailors from across the U.S.and abroad.The event includes two races per day, with one long, Bay tour on Sunday Skagen Classic Mens Watch 243LSLW.With a thrill to participate in the spectacular sporting event next morning, the 1000-plus participants of the regatta attended the Rolex Commodore’s Reception.Being the 45th annual regatta, the organizers had made every possible attempt to make this evening an experience of a life time.John McNeil, Commodore of StFYC announced the six classes that are going to compete for the Perpetual Trophy.The evening became even more memorable for the attendees owing to the special tribute made to the legendary yacht master, Tom Blackaller.An extraordinary six-minute video was presented by the Paul Cayard and Blackaller’s daughter Lisa Williams.The video included a recollection of all the emotional moments of his life ranging from America’s Cup competition and motor sports to Star class and ProSail racing Skagen Classic Mens Watch 243LSLW.
