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Intro into Louis Vuitton Trophy sailing

Intro into Louis Vuitton Trophy sailing

Here in Hong Kong we’ve had the privilege of being exposed to the speed and excitement that go with the world of Extreme 40′s sailing.  Late last year, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) played host to six boats flown in especially for the Hong Kong-leg of the Extreme Sailing Series Asia.  Here are some of the pictures I took during this exciting week:

After the fun and excitement that went with a week of multi-hull sailing in November last year, we learnt that our harbour will again be host to yet another major sailing event early next year.

Just what is the Louis Vuitton Trophy

Well, from a novice to you, I fully intend to find out.  Therefore, here’s my first introduction to the world that is the Louis Vuitton Trophy, I hope you will stay with me throughout this experience:

From SailingNewsTV, the 2009 Louis Vuitton Final:

More news about the Louis Vuitton Trophy coming soon.  Stay close!

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