| MIAMI BEACH, FL. ASA-(19-12-2002) The Acura Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC) regatta, to be raced off Miami Beach, February 26 – March 2, 2003, has announced a pair of returning sponsors and two new sponsors for the 62nd edition of the South Florida winter ocean racing classic. Sailing World has renewed its print media partnership, while the Avalon & South Seas Hotels have re-signed as official host hotels. They are joined by new sponsors Idiom Eyewear and North Sails, the world leader in sailmaking.
Under its agreement, Sailing World, the United States’ leading magazine on sailboat racing, receives prominent signage at the event venue and entitlement of the event “Race Village”. Sailing World will design and print the Event Program, which will be included in the March issue of the publication. Additionally, Sailing World will feature a wrap-up of the event in its June issue. This agreement extends Sailing World’s association with the Acura SORC to a total of three years.
Competitors traveling to the Miami Beach area can book their hotel stay at the conveniently located Avalon & South Seas Hotels through www.acurasorc.com. The Avalon & South Seas Hotels are two classic ocean-front hotels in the heart of South Beach’s Art Deco District. Surrounded by cafes, boutiques and nightclubs all within walking distance, they provide guests instant access to all the best South Beach has to offer.
As part of its sponsorship, Idiom Eyewear will provide sunglasses to class winners, display its product line in the “Sailing World Race Village” and conduct promotions in their retail stores in South Beach. North Sails, meanwhile, will be providing the traditional skipper bags and sponsoring the daily feeds of America’s Cup action in the “Sailing World Race Village.”
Entries for the 2003 Acura SORC are welcomed from boats racing under handicap rules, IMS, and PHRF, as well as one-design classes such as the Farr 40, J/105, J/80, Mumm 30, Melges 24 and multihull classes. The event will provide a one-design class start to five or more boats of the same class. The Acura SORC will also offer a team competition category featuring the cumulative scoring of three boats in separate classes. Teams can be comprised of boats from the same yacht club, geographic region or foreign country. Competitors registering by January 10th are eligible to win a free entry to the Acura SORC. Entry deadline for the event is February 10th, register through www.acursorc.com.
The Acura SORC is currently run by five of the founding clubs the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club, Coral Reef Yacht Club, Lauderdale Yacht Club, Miami Yacht Club and Nassau Yacht Club and is managed by global sports marketing company Octagon.
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