For Immediate release

Final News Release

Aluette wins the Mackenzie Investments 8 Metre World Championship at the RCYC in Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, August 31, 2010 –  Fifteen  8 Metre ( 8mR ) yachts from Canada, the United States, Finland, Scotland and Switzerland competed in 8 races from August 21 – August 27 to decide the Mackenzie Investments 8mR World Championship won by Iris Metten’s Aluette from Switzerland. Helmed by Torsten Müller, it is Aluette’s third World Cup Championship since she was launched in 1995.

Aluette finished 3,2,1,1,2,1,2 to sew-up the Championship by the second last day of the races. Scotland’s Alan Manuel in Lafayette, the 2009 World Cup holder was second and Etobicoke Yacht Club’s Ralph Reiman with Sarissa was third even though she had 4 first place finishes.

Aluette’s team consisted of Torsten Müller, helmsman, YCM (yacht club Meersburg Germany), Günter Reissacher, tactics, SVS (sail association Staad Switzerland), Stefan Schneider, tactics, SVS, Seriously Bieri, foredeck, ASC (Altnauer sail club Switzerland), Christian Gasser, ASC,  and Markus Olbrecht, mast, YCRo (yacht club Romanshorn Switzerland).

In the classic Sira Cup division RCYC’s Rick Self and Mark DeCelles, co-owners of Raven were the run-away winners frequently putting modern boats between them and their classic competitors. Only on the last day was third place Sira Cup finisher Venture II able to keep Raven from a clean sweep of the event. Venture II, owned by Diane Corley and helmed by John Dakin placed second overall in a last light air race coming within a point of tying Bangalore, helmed by Terry McLaughlin for second place in the Sira Cup.

The Mackinac Centennial Trophy for older modern 8 Metres was won by Ron Palm’s Mystery.

The PRO was Mike Milner, who once again demonstrated his professional skills in managing a World Championship race course through a wide variety of wind conditions. The first race on August 22, was delayed by lack of wind which built rapidly to 15 plus by the start. The delay allowed for only one race to be started. The second day of racing was cancelled due to increasing winds with gusts over 25 knots and dangerous building seas. The waves had abated some what by the third day, but NE winds up to 15 knots prevailed once again. By Wednesday the lake had flattened with a light 5 – 8 knots from the North but the wind built again to 15+ for the fifth day of races on Thursday, August 26. The last race was in more usual late August range of 5 – 7 from the SSW. Race legs were usually 2 nautical miles and races were in the 2 hour range. The International Jury headed by Terence Brownrigg of the Royal North and Clyde Yacht Club, was not asked to hear any protests.

Post-race events from BBQ’s to dances and dinners allowed the competitors to rehash the day’s races and renew friendships from previous regattas. By the time of the gala final awards dinner a mood of comradeship had clearly been created. Julia Nairne, Debbie Crossman and their team of volunteers worked extremely hard to make sure this essential part of a successful regatta was in place.

Sponsorship allows these events to occur and the organizers of the 2010 World Championships are grateful for the support provided by many individuals and companies, in particular Mackenzie Investments whose long time connection with 8mR fleet has provided us with the means to hold 2 World Championships along with numerous North American Championships in between.

The 2010 Mackenzie Investments 8mR World Championships were co-Chaired by Christopher and Jennifer Mitchele. Without their hard-work, dedication and devotion to details this event would not have occurred. We owe them our most heartfelt thanks.

About the North American Eight Metre

The 8Metre yacht (8mR) dates back over one hundred years. Today, the 8mR class is comprised of the Classic and Modern divisions. Both types of boats must meet strict measurement criteria for the hull and rig in order to qualify in one of these divisions. Generally, the boat measures approximately 14 metres in length with beams (width) of around 2.5.

The Classic 8mR’s are the mainstay of the class. They provide a display of unmatched wooden beauty and are often kept in families for generations. These are the boats that come to mind first when people think about the 8mR class. The fleet’s status was secured when the Canada’s Cup, the most prestigious regatta on the Great Lakes, was sailed in the 8mR class in the 1920’s, 1930’s and 1950’s. Today, many of the 8mR yachts from this earlier era are still competing at regattas on Lake Ontario where they have been joined by restored classics and moderns from locations around the world.

About Mackenzie Investments

Mackenzie Investments was founded in 1967, and is a leading investment management firm providing investment advisory and related services. With $62.4 billion in assets under management as of July 31, 2010, Mackenzie Investments distributes its services through a diversified network of third-party financial advisors. Mackenzie Investments is a member of the IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM) group of companies. IGM Financial is one of Canada’s premier financial services companies with over $119 billion in total assets under management as of July 31, 2010.

Robert Roy

President

NAEMA

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8 Metre North Americans – August 14 – advance order to reserve additional Saturday dinner tickets
Eight Metre skippers: Referring to the “General Information” attachment, please advise if you wish to reserve additional Saturday dinner tickets ……  On Saturday, August 14th, plan to stay for post race Mill Street Brewery sponsored sampler refreshments starting around 4:30 pm and followed by an excellent steak / chicken BBQ dinner at the EYC Clubhouse.  Each yacht will be provided with six tickets for the Saturday dinner and a complimentary beverage, as part of their registration package.  Additional Saturday dinner tickets will be made available for sale for $25.   Crew and additional advance ordered tickets will be distributed at registration.  (There will be only be a limited first come first served supply of additional tickets available if you wait until the day of the event).  8 Metre skippers, please RSVP by return to this email address to reserve additional tickets before August 11th.   Thanks, Ced 416-868-5993.

*Saturday Dinner: choice of 12 oz NY Steak or ½ roasted Chicken main course, complimented by baked potatoes, vegetables, dinner bread rolls with Caesar, Tomato, and Mixed Bean Salads followed by melons and cookies for dessert.

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8 Metre North Americans General Information

Photo Credit: Michael Seeh of Digitalfotograffx

See all photos here.

2010 North Americans NOR

Entry Form FINAL

8 Metre North Americans Event Schedule

Results

You may download the NOR Addendum here.

Eight Metre Worlds 2010 – Entry Form

2010 Race Date Schedule (Dec08)

Many thanks to chalet hosts Ced Gyles for lunch (and all of their chalet volunteers, especially Nia and Ken, Christine & Bev Rogers, and Denis), and to Joe Balogh for dinner (supported by their chalet crew and from Quest). The good après fare all round complimented the day on the slopes to make this a memorable one.

And thanks to our sponsors: Evolution Sails, North Sails, and UK-Halsey Sailmakers for contributing to the prizes. Very much appreciated.

RACE RESULTS:

TEAM
121.5 Severn
125.34 Raven
132.74 Norseman
134.31 Bangalore
143.18 Quest
144.19 Iskareen
188.86 Jackeen

MATCH & WIN:
Roy Rob .01
Kovacs Sandor .03
Ellis Tori .09
Gyles Briar .10

Please circulate the attached result details to your friends and members of your crew. Lots more ski season left, enjoy the rest and we’ll see you soon enough this Spring to get the boats ready.

THE 8 METRE SKI WKD TROPHY WAS AWARDED TO “YQUEM” IN ABSENTIA. CONGRATULATIONS TO GUY JONES!

(AND THANKYOU TO SANDOR FOR ENSURING THAT GUY WILL GET DELIVERY OF THE TROPHY – - AND JOE THANKS YOU TOO!)