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The 2009 SEIKO 49er Speed Challenge is won by Australians Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jenson

October 2009

The 2009 SEIKO 49er Speed Challenge is won by Australians Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jenson

October 2009

Throughout the recent “Sail for Gold” regatta in Weymouth, England, the competition was disrupted by high winds. While this may have frustrated the organisers, it delighted the many 49er sailors who were keen to win the US$5,000 prize in the SEIKO Speed Challenge.

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Nathan Outteridge (left) and Iain Jenson broke the 49er speed record with a top speed of 21.6 knots.

In addition to the US$5,000 prize, the winners each received a Velatura watch, the flagship model of SEIKO’s marine collection.

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The new 49er. equipped with a new mast and main sail, the 49er is faster than ever.

Can a 49er go faster still? The 2010 edition of the SEIKO 49er Speed Challenge kicks off at the World Championships in the Bahamas on January 2. Time will tell!

For full details of the SEIKO Speed Challenge, see www.49er.org

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