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World Match Racing TourBermuda I Brazil I Croatia I Denmark I Germany I Italy I Malaysia I Portugal I Switzerland The 2006/07 season of World Match Racing Tour will be the 8th in its history, and will consist of 14 stages across the globe. The winner of the Tour will be crowned ISAF World Champion at the conclusion of the Monsoon Cup in December 2007.
Danish OpenSkovshoved:
coming out from Copenhagen Airport, follow the E20 Motorway west for about 5km. Exit the Motorway at Exit 20 - København C which takes you to the Amager Motoway for about 700m. At the second traffic light hold left to turn into Sjællandsbroen. Follow Sjællandsbroen and Sydhavnsgade for about 1.7km, keep right at the traffic light and go straight about 3.7km to follow Scandiagade, Vasbygade, Kalvebod Brygge, Christians Brygge, Niels Juelsgade and Holmens Kanal until you reach Kongen Nytorv, which is a city square in the very centre of the old Copenhagen where you'll find The Royal Danish Theatre on your right side.
The Banana is a 180 metre long stone breakwater located east of the harbour entrance. A blinking light is placed at each end of the Banana, a red light to the north and a green light to the south. The lights at each pierhead are fixed. Oresund is one of the three Danish Straits that connect the Baltic Sea to the Atlantic Ocean (via Kattegat, Skagerrak, and the North Sea), and is one of the busiest waterways in the world. The Oresund Bridge was inaugurated on July 1, 2000 by King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden and Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. Between Helsingborg and Helsingør (Elsinore) in the North of Oresund there are still ferries departing around the clock. Danish newspapers rank Copenhagen as one of the world's best cities in which to live, despite the high cost of living. Strøget, a pedestrian shopping street in central Copenhagen was inaugurated in 1961. Copenhagen's extensive pedestrian network has been developed over the last 40 years through the work of architect and professor Jan Gehl.
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Ever since then, the Club has worked to promote sailing in Denmark and to support its members in their favourite sport. St. Moritz Match RaceSt Mortiz:
Popular pastimes include skiing and hiking, and nearby there is also the world famous Cresta Run toboggan course. The lakescpae of the Upper Engadine is a phenomenon unlike any other. Embedded in the wide valley basin is a series of gorgeous lakes, each of which has a character of its own. The lakes of the Upper Engadine: these are the famous lakes of St. Moritz, Sils, Silvaplana and Champfer. The legendary Maloja wind allows for sailing and windsurfing regattas even in the middle of summer when in other places the wind is in a lull. Located at an altitude of nearly 6000 feet above Sea level the lakes of the Upper Engadine offer beautiful wind conditions. In the course of morning the Maloja wind starts up with wind speeds of 3-6 Bft. Only at sunset does the wind drop again - a real yachtsman's paradise!
The trip on the Glacier Express is a seven and a half hour railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres in altitude. The entire line is metre gauge, and large portions of it use a rack-and-pinion system both for ascending steep grades and to control the descent of the train on the back side of those grades. History:St. Moritz has been the host city for the 1928 and 1948 Winter Olympics. It also hosted the 1934, 1974 and 2003 Alpine Skiing World Championships. It is one of three cities, the others being Innsbruck, Austria and Lake Placid, New York in the United States, that have hosted the Winter Olympic Games twice. Bermuda Gold Cup:Hamilton:
The inhabited island chain actually comprises the southern sector of a circular atoll; the remainder of the atoll comprising submerged or inter-tidal reefs. As a result the northern shores of inhabited islands are relatively sheltered, whilst the southern shores are exposed to the ocean swell. Consequently most of the best beaches are on the southern shore. Hamilton is the capital of Bermuda. Although there is a parish of the same name, the city of Hamilton is in the parish of Pembroke. The City is named after Sir Henry Hamilton, governor from 1778 to 1794. The parish of Hamilton predates it. It boasts a large quantity of museums, some fine buildings and architecture. It boasts a fine Anglican cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity. There are numerous forts, fortifications and bits of Royal Naval heritage. There are cinemas, a large and wide variety of shops, bars, hotels and restaurants. There are clubs and plenty of nightlife in the city. The city is also blessed with markets, gardens, stalls, beaches, squares and plazas with wide streets, boulevards and walkways. History:
The American Civil War and American Prohibition both added considerably to the island's coffers, with Bermuda forming an important focal point in running the blockades in both cases. During the second world war, a large US air base was built on the islands and remained operational until 1995, and the islands served as the main intercept centre for transatlantic cable messages to and from occupied Europe.
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club is a private club and is the third oldest club holding a Royal warrant outside the British Isles. The Club was established on 1st November, 1844, by a party of thirty gentlemen, consisting largely of officers in the British Army. Today, there are approximately 850 resident and non-resident members.
Monsoon CupKuala Terengganu:
This event will mark the 50th event in Swedish Match Tour history, and will take place in Kuala Terengganu, on Malaysia's east coast, and promises to provide some interesting weather conditions for competitors. The regatta is being hosted by the Terengganu Heritage Bay Club. The club is part of a three year, multi-million dollar development project on the island of Pulau Duyong. The development is in its first phase and building includes a 30-berth marina, a boardwalk and 60 chalets. When it's completed the marina will have 180 berths and a 50-ton Travelift, and there'll be a five star resort. It will be the only facility of it's kind the South China Sea, and will involve redevelopment of island whilst retaining it's historical character and natural beauty. After the Monsoon Cup, events next year are scheduled for Brazil, Croatia, Germany, Italy and Sweden.
It is quite fitting for the Regatta to be hosted in Pulau Duyong, such an idyllic island with a strong tradition of boat building! One can see boats being made by builders whose skills have been handed down from generation to generation.
Match Race GermanyLake Constance, Langenargen:
The international sail regatta takes place each year in the area of the bank promenade in Langenargen. Here the racing can be followed from beginning to end because the regatta runs over a short distance and above all tactics are crucial. Langenargen has many charming hotels and plenty of attractions if you want to take in some scenery and culture as well as the sailing. History:
The need for protection of Lake Constance has been recognized by governments several times in the last several decades. In 1982, the bordering countries agreed to protect the shoreline of the lakes. In 1989, the European Community recognized the threats facing Lake Constance when it included the area in its list of the 60 most important and threatened habitats in Europe.
Portugal Match CupCascais:
Today there is a large yacht harbour and several small sand beaches in and around town. Cascais is easily reached from Lisbon by car or by frequent inexpensive commuter trains. It has the ruins of a castle, an art and sea museum as well as parks and the charming cobbled streets of the historic centre. The town has many hotels and tourist apartments as well as many good restaurants of varying cost. It is a fine base to use for those visiting Lisbon and its environs who prefer to stay outside of the city yet in an equally urban and sophisticated environment. Cascais is surrounded by excellent beaches to the west, and the lush Sintra mountains to the north. It is also becoming a popular golf destination, with over 10 golf courses nearby. Other sports with great popularity are surfing and sailing, due to the favourable weather and sea conditions. The municipality also hosts international tennis and motorcycling events. The famous Casino of Estoril is the largest in Europe. History:The coastal settlement of Cascais originated in the 12th century, depending administratively on the village of Sintra, located to the North. In its humble beginnings, Cascais lived from the products of the sea and land, but already in the 13th century its fish production served the capital Lisbon, located nearby. During the 14th century the population increased to the outside of the walls of its castle. Its prosperity led to the administrative independence from Sintra in 1364.
In 1896, the last King of Portugal, Carlos I, a lover of all maritime activities, installed in the citadel the first oceanographic laboratory in Portugal. The King himself led a total of 12 scientific expeditions to the coast, which ended in 1908 with his assassination in Lisbon. Another important step in the touristic development of the area was given in the first half of the 20th century in neighbouring Estoril, in which a casino was built and the infrastructure for luxury vacations was created around Monte Estoril. Due to Portugal's neutrality in World War II and the town's elegance and royal past, Cascais became home to many of the exiled royal families of Europe, including those of Spain, Italy and Bulgaria.
Elba CupPorto Azzurro:
Organized by Elba Tourism and local towns, local yacht clubs are united under the Elba Cup Organizing Authority and share management of the racing. Crews of seven compete in sleek IMX 40s for a share of the Euro 100,000 (approx. $123,250) prize purse, among the largest on the Swedish Match Tour. In addition to a wealth of natural beauty in the way of winding beaches and dramatic cliffs, Elba boasts museums, golf courses, sports centres and amusement parks, offering something for everyone. At only 15 kilometres from Portoferraio, Porto Azzurro is a good parlour of Elba where hill-houses in pastel colors frame the harbour that recently has rendered the remainders of an ancient Roman mill. Porto Azzurro is the heart of the islands' worldly pleasures that take place around the lively piazza Matteotti and also offers an interesting range of excursions in the village's immediate vicinity. It is certainly well worth visiting the Fortresses San Giacomo and Del Focardo, built in the 17:th century by the Spanish, as well as the Sanctuary della Madonna del Monserrato that can be reached by taking on to the road to Rio nell'Elba. History:
With his two domiciles, "Ville dei Mulini" in the city and "Villa S. Martino" in the country, Napoleon belongs to the culture of Elba. Today there are still many houses from this period with arched ceiling constructions and characteristical ornament paintings.
ACI Adris Match Race Cup:Rovinj:
Moreover, Istriot, an ancient romance language once widely spoken in this part of Istria, is still spoken by part of the residents. The ACI Cup is the longest-running event on the World Tour and in 2006 celebrates its 20th anniversary. In honour of that the event has moved back to its roots in Rovinj, on the Istra peninsula in upper Croatia.
The ACI Cup was founded in Rovinj in 1987 and was held there for 10 years, but it moved to Dubrovnik in 1996 due to the War in the Balkans. The event was held there for three years before moving to Split for the past seven editions. Now it's back in Rovinj, in honour of the anniversary and for presenting sponsor Adris Group d.d., a conglomerate based in Rovinj with interests in tourism. History:
The church of Saint Euphemia is a most imposing structure which bears the name of the patron saint of the town. It dominates the whole old town centre. It was built in the eighteenth century, while its facade in Venetian-baroque style was added in the middle of the last century. At the top of the sixty-metre-high bell tower stands the copper statue of St. Euphemia, which shows the direction of the wind by turning on a spindle.
Brazil Sailing CupAngra dos Reis:
The most important economic activities are commerce, fishing, industry, services and tourism. The port has an oil terminal as well as shipbuilding (Keppel Fels, former Verolme). Tourism is highly developed with countless beaches, islands and pristine waters perfect for swimming, scuba diving and of course; sailing.
Further afield Rio de Janeiro is famous for its spectacular beaches, party atmosphere and Sugar Loaf mountain topped by the iconic Corcovado statue. History:
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Skovshoved Harbour is around 10 km north of Copenhagen and offers one of the best racing arrears in the country. By car the centre of Copenhagen can be reached in approximately 15 minutes, and in 25 minutes by train. It is situated at the East Sealand coast of Oresund. The position of the harbour is: 55º 45" 7' N - 12º 36" 1' E.
Turn right when you reach the square and then drive straight through Bredgade and Grønningen for about 1.5km. Turn right at the traffic light and drive straight through Folke Bernadottes Allé, Kalkbrænderihavnsgade and Strandøre for about 3.8km until you reach Strandvejen. Turn right on Strandvejen and continue along Strandvejen and Kystvejen for about 5km. Turn right at Skovshoved Harbour.
Copenhagen is a 24-hour party city. For free entertainment simply stroll along Strøget, especially between Nytorv and Højbro Plads, which in the late afternoon and evening is a bit like an impromptu three-ring circus with musicians, magicians, jugglers and other street performers. Other sightseeing suggestions are the Amalienborg Palace, Museum of Modern Art, the Copenhagen Opera House, Christiansborg, Frederiksborg palace, the Little Mermaid, Tivoli Gardens and Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. 
The Royal Danish Yacht Club (RDYC) was founded on 3 July 1866 after a regatta in Nyborg (Funen), and was originally named the Danish Association for Pleasure Sailing (Dansk Forening for Lystsejlads).
St. Moritz is a popular resort town in the Engadine valley in the canton of Graubunden, Switzerland.
The Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz in Switzerland is one of the great train journeys in the world. It is not an "express" in the sense of being a high-speed train (it isn't) but rather in the sense that it provides a one-seat ride from end to end, even though the train travels over several different railroad lines.
Bermuda consists of about 138 islands and islets, with all the major islands aligned on a hook-shaped but roughly east-west axis and connected together by road bridges. In terms of terrain, the islands comprise low hills separated by fertile depressions, and interspersed with a complex set of waterways. 
Bermuda was first settled in 1609 by shipwrecked English colonists headed for the infant English colony of Virginia. The first industry on the islands was growing of fruit and vegetables to supply the early American colonies. The islands took a carefully unofficial role during the American War of Independence, with much of Washington's armaments coming from a covert (and likely locally complicit) raid on the islands armoury. After US independence and during the Napoleonic wars, Great Britain found itself without access to the ports now on the US east coast. Because of this situation and Bermuda's convenient location between British Canada and Britain's Caribbean possessions, Bermuda became the principal stop over point for the British Royal Navy's Atlantic fleet, somewhat similar to Gibraltar. 
Hamilton history began in 1790 when the Bermuda Government set aside 145 acres for the future seat of Bermuda government. Hamilton was officially incorporated in 1793 by an Act of Parliament. The Colony's capital relocated to Hamilton from St. George's in 1815. The Town of Hamilton became a City with the erection of the Hamilton Cathedral (Church Of England) in 1897. The City also now has a Catholic cathedral.The city,overlooking Hamilton Harbour is a latticework of pastel houses surrounded by tropical flowers.
Swedish Match Tour will be sailing in Malaysia this year, as the Monsoon Cup inaugural event takes place during the traditional Monsoon season. 
Terengganu is one of the three east coast states on Peninsular Malaysia. It has a land area of 12,995 square kilometres and 225 kilometres of picturesque coastline. Offshore, there are many attractive islands. Clear waters and teeming marine life have made Terengganu a popular destination for deep sea divers. Terengganu is also known for its rich cultural heritage and tradition. Kuala Terengganu, its capital, stands on the bank of the Terengganu River.
Soon after it completes its descent from the Alps, the Rhine River broadens and forms Lake Constance before continuing its 820-mile route to the North Sea. Measuring 40 miles in length and 8.5 miles in width, Lake Constance covers 220 square miles, making it central Europe’s second largest freshwater lake. Lake Constance, which also is known as Bodensee, is bordered by three countries: Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. More than 4.5 million people in the three countries rely on the lake for drinking water.
About 2.2 million people live in the watershed of Lake Constance, which extends over 4,825 square miles. To the south rise the Swiss and Austrian Alps. To the north are the rolling hills of southern Germany. The nearest international airports are Zurich and Munich.
The charming towns and villages that line the banks of Lake Constance attract visitors in their thousands. Meersburg, a romantic little town in a wonderful setting, has historical buildings and tiny meandering streets that make it one of Europe's tourist jewels. A complete contrast, but just as memorable, Friedrichshafen is a vibrant town whose many attractions include its many trade fairs, the Zeppelin Museum and the baroque castle church. The university town of Constance offers visitors a wide choice of things to do and see. Its old quarter is pure medieval flair and its position on Lake Constance and the Rhine makes it a good base for interesting excursions around the region. 
Like the Mono Basin in California, the watershed of Lake Constance has experienced the birth of mountains, the sculpting grind of glaciers, volcanic eruptions, as well as the flood of waters from glaciers melting in a warming atmosphere. About 5,000 years ago, the glaciers of the Rhine withdrew, leaving behind rolling hills of rubble. As the climate continued to warm, forests spread.
The coastal town of Cascais is located on the Atlantic Ocean about 30 kilometres west of Lisbon, Portugal. It is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal. The former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal family in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Nowadays it is a popular vacation spot for both Portuguese and foreign tourists.
Since the Middle Ages, Cascais lived from fishing, maritime commerce (it was a stop for ships sailing to Lisbon), and from agriculture, producing wine, olive oil, cereals and fruits. Due to its location close to the Tagus estuary, it was also seen as a strategic post in the defence of Lisbon. Around 1488, King John II built a small fortress in the village, located by the sea. This mediaeval fortress was not enough to repel the invasion, in 1580, of Spanish troops led by the Duque of Alba, who took the village during the conflict that led to the union of the Portuguese and Spanish crowns. The fortress was enlarged towards the end of the 16th century by King Philip I (Philip II of Spain), turning it into a typical renaissance citadel with the characteristic flat profile and star-shaped floorplan. Various fortresses were built on the coast around Cascais during the 17th century, and many of them still exist.
Elba Island is the largest of the Tuscan Islands and third largest island in Italy after Sicily and Sardinia. It is located 6.5 miles off Italy’s Western coast and played host to Vincenzo Onorato’s Mascalzone Latino challenge syndicate for America’s Cup 2003. 
Because of it´s ironmines, Elba always had a big historical importance. Ligures, Greeks, Romans and Pisans occupied the island alternately until the middle age. Two occupants however marked the island in a cultural and material way - the Medici and Napoleon.
Rovinj in Croatia is situated on the north Adriatic Sea, located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula and is a popular tourist resort and an active fishing port. There is a sizeable community of Italians and the town is officially bilingual (Croatian and Italian). 
The date when Rovinj was founded is a point for debate. It was mentioned in a 5th century, but it is believed it may have founded as early as the 3rd century or earlier. 
By the seventh century AD, Rovinj was already surrounded by town walls, and later strengthened by the construction of towers. The old town had seven gates, while three still exist today: the Saint Benedict Gate, the Portico and the Holy Cross Gate. A baroque archway called "Balbijev luk", which today serves as the entrance into the old town, was built on the site of the former outer gate in the seventeenth century.
Angra dos Reis is a city located to the southwest of Rio de Janeiro state, in Brazil. It is situated 151 km from the city of Rio de Janeiro. Angra dos Reis has a beautiful coastline dotted with 365 islands. Brazil's only operational nuclear power station (the Central Nuclear Almirante Alvaro Alberto) is located here.
Beaches in the town itself are not as desirable as the ones to be found by following the Estrada do Contorno (by car), or catching a bus from the bus terminal (hourly) to the beaches of Bonfim, Gordas, Grande, Tangua, Tanguazinho, Ribeira or Retiro. There are other beaches within reach, too: along the main BR-101 highway, in the direction of Rio, good areas for bathing and free camping are Garatucaia and Monsuaba.
The name of the place has an interesting history. Gaspar de Lemos, a navigator and commander of the Portuguese naval fleet embanked at the Long Island (Ilha Grande) on 6 January 1502, the "Kings’ day", that is, "Dia de Reis." Accordingly, the place was named "Angra dos Reis", which means "Kings’ Creek". |