The Extreme Sailing Series Europe is known for showcasing the skills of the very best sailing in the world. The Ocean Racing Club and Kempinski Palace Portorož, esteems Portorož as the jewel of the Adriatic Sea making this stunning bay the newest hotspot for 2010 yacht racing.
Portorož has a perfect size bay for hosting this impressive event with a Mediterranean climate that offers an exotic shoreline for public viewing. The Kempinski Palace Portorož is hosting this spectacular race series for VIP invitees’ offer exclusive hospitality on this main-sail occasion.
Teams:
• Team Oman is coming with The Wave Muscat, Oman, skipper Paul Campbell-James; 2nd Extreme Sailing Series Asia 2009/10, ISAF World Cup Series Silver Medal 2009 49er, Student Match Race World Champion. And Oman Sail Masirah, Oman, skipper to be announced.
• Red Bull Extreme Sailing, Austria, skipper Roman Hagara; 6 participations in the Olympic Games with two Tornado Goldmedals (Sydney 2000, Athens 2004), World Champion 1999 Tornado, 5th at the Extreme Sailing Series Asia 2009/10.
• The Ocean Racing Club, Slovenia, skipper Mitch Booth; two time Olympic medallist and multiple times World Champion.
Among the other teams coming are Tommy Hilfiger, Team Luna France, Team Hungary, with strong interest from Germany and Italy and Team UK.
Press release Extreme40 World Championship Portoroz 2010.pdf
