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1O1O Next GTM Around the Island Race 2009 for immediate release 7 November 2017 Turkish Airlines Around the Island Race Sunday 12 November Over 230 entries have been received for the 2017 edition of the Turkish Airlines Around the Island Race which will take place this Sunday 12 November. This year, the Title Sponsor is Star Alliance member, Turkish Airlines. The partnership between Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (“Best Asian Yacht Club”) and Turkish Airlines (“The airline that flies to more countries than any other airline and the Skytrax award winner for four key categories in 2017”) will bring a lot of excitement to the Around the Island Race as the fleet flies around Hong Kong Island. Turkish Airlines is also sponsoring an Around the Island Race photography competition which will see one lucky person being chosen to win a return business class ticket from Hong Kong to any worldwide destination* operated by Turkish Airlines. Serhat Sari, General Manager of Turkish Airlines Hong Kong, said “we are very excited to be the Title Sponsor for Around the Island Race - the biggest public sailing event of the year in Hong Kong.” Mr. Sari continued, “This year is our 15th anniversary of operation in Hong Kong and we hope that through this sponsorship engagement with the sailing participants and a campaign with the public, will bring Turkish Airlines’ brand and service commitment even closer to this Asia’s World City. Anyone with the sight of the fleet from right at the waterfront in the harbor or from up on the Peak, or perhaps somewhere at the South Side stands a chance to snap that special photo and win.” This event is Hong Kong’s largest celebration of sail and will see Victoria Harbour filled to the brim with sailboats, before they set off on the 26nm circumnavigation of Hong Kong island. The race is a breathtaking event to behold either from the land, sky or sea so make sure to keep an eye out! There will be two start lines for the race; one will be located to the east of Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club’s Clubhouse in Causeway Bay with the other line located off of Hung Hom. Due to the immense size of the fleet racing around Hong Kong Island, start times for the various types of boats will be staggered. All classes except for the HKPN division will begin racing from the Causeway Bay start line, with boats setting off in five minutes intervals between 0830hrs and 1030hrs. The race course sees the fleet sailing around Hong Kong Island to starboard (clockwise), breeze permitting, boats will finish back in Victoria Harbour, however if winds are light, the Race Officer may decide to finish the fleet at Green Island, Cyberport or Stanley. The current Around the Island Race record for multihulls has been held since 2013 by renowned international sailor Nick Moloney with an elapsed time of 02h 13m 11s on board Aberdeen Extreme 40. The monohull record of 02h 29m 29s is held by well known Hong Kong sailor Frank Pong on board Jelik. Last year’s overall winner was Calum Gregor on board his 29er,Shaneequa, Gregor returns this year to helm the VX One Sportsboat Fab. Spectators wishing to catch a glimpse of this amazing site should be ready early with their cameras in hand. Photography enthusiasts can submit their best Around the Island Race photographs on Facebook - for more information on the photo competition please go to http://bit.ly/2AayoyL. Event website with the full entry list can be found at http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/AroundtheIslandRace.aspx Past Around the Island Race results can be found at http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/sailingresults.aspx#AROUND%20THE%20ISLAND%20RACE%20-%20RESULTS Media Invitation – Reply Form If you would like to take advantage of our media boat or attend the prizegiving, please reserve your place by completing the section below and email it back to [email protected] or fax to 2572 5399, PR & Communications Department. ( ) At RHKYC -- Sunday 12 November from 0750hrs Media boat will be provided. Limited space available. ( ) Prizegiving Presentation – Monday 13 November, from 1930hrs RHKYC Poolside, Kellett Island Name: _______________________________ Contact No.: ______________________ Organisation: ___________________________________________________________ About Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) is one of the oldest sports clubs in Hong Kong and is proud of its rich, colourful history, which stretches back over 160 years of social and competitive sailing and rowing. RHKYC organises a full calendar of local and international racing for both keel boats and dinghies, ranging from round-the-cans to Category 1 offshore races. The Club also provides sailing courses for members and non- members at various levels to nurture the development of sailing. For more information on the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club please visit www.rhkyc.org.hk. About Turkish Airlines: Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines is a 4-star airline today with a fleet of 332 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 300 destinations worldwide with 251 international and 49 domestic. According to the 2017 Skytrax survey, Turkish Airlines, having a six consecutive years of “Best Airline in Europe” award between the years of 2011-2016, now chosen as the "Best Airline in Southern Europe" for the ninth consecutive times. Having won the "Best Economy Class Onboard Catering" award in 2010, Turkish Airlines also awarded as the World’s "Best Business Class Onboard Catering” in 2013, 2014 and 2016, and 2017. Winning the “World’s Best Business Class Lounge” award in 2015 and 2017, the global carrier also picked up the World’s “Best Business Class Lounge Dining” award for the third consecutive years according to this year’s survey results. More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on its official website www.turkishairlines.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Linkedin, and Instagram For enquiry: Koko Mueller Naomi Walgren PR & Communications Manager Assistant Manager – Sailing and Promotion Tel.: +852 2239 0342 / +852 9488 7497 Tel.: +852 2239 0391 Fax: +852 2572 5399 Fax: +852 2239 0364 email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Kellett Island, Causeway Bay Kellett Island, Causeway Bay Hong Kong Hong Kong .
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