<p>Royal Cornwall Yacht Club Est. 1871 Patron: HRH Charles, Duke of Cornwall MEDIA RELEASE</p><p>23 January 2012</p><p>Falmouth’s Neil Andrew travels to Australia to Assist in </p><p>Finn Sailing World Championships</p><p>Neil Andrew, from the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club in Falmouth, has recently returned from Australia where he was invited to officiate at the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) World Championships, in Perth. </p><p>ISAF is the world governing body of the sport of sailing and holds the World Championships every four years, the next major competitive sailing event to the Olympic Games. Perth 2011 saw 850 boats and 1,200 sailors from 80 countries, supported by 500 officials and over 900 volunteer helpers, competing in 660 races comprising the two-week regatta which determined the 2011 world champions in each of the ten Olympic sailing events. Racing took place simultaneously on six course areas. </p><p>Neil was assistant race officer and mark layer for the Finn and Star classes and explains</p><p>“I especially asked to be involved with the Finns because of the valuable experience it would be for the J P Morgan Asset Management Finn Festival in Falmouth in 2012. Perth provided valuable insights into how a major event is organised, it was also a great honour to be involved in the biggest event outside the Olympics”. </p><p>As Sailing Secretary of the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club in Falmouth, Neil is closely involved in planning the two regattas that will be held under the auspices of the J P Morgan Asset Management Finn Festival in Falmouth from 4th to 18th May 2012 - the UK Open Finn Nationals and the Finn Gold Cup (the Finn World championship). Neil will be senior mark-layer for both Falmouth regattas where he will be able to call on his invaluable experience gained in Perth.</p><p>“As well as superb sailing waters and a reputation for hosting top sailing events, we also have highly qualified and respected race officers in Falmouth who are recognised internationally” commented Malcolm Bell, Head of VisitCornwall, at Cornwall Development Company. “The J P Morgan Asset Management Finn Festival is one of the major events in Cornwall in 2012 and arguably the most prominent and competitive regatta ever to be sailed in Falmouth Bay. The regattas will generate global media interest with the opportunity of showcasing the county's unique countryside and coastline.”</p><p>As the pinnacle in 2012 Neil is in a team of mark-layers being worked up to run Laser class racing at the 2012 Olympics in Weymouth and Portland in July. 2012 will be a year to remember!</p><p>For full details about the J P Morgan Finn Festival in Falmouth see www.falmouthfinnfestival.com </p><p>ENDS</p><p>Notes for editors</p><p>Image: Neil Andrew (centre) at Perth IASF 2011</p><p>The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club was formed in 1871 and has HRH Prince, Duke of Cornwall as patron. Prince Charles with, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, visited the Club last year.</p><p>The Organising Authority for the sailing is RCYC Events Ltd.</p><p>The Fal estuary offers safe sheltered waters while Falmouth Bay offers good stable winds with less tide than most other sailing waters making it a world class sailing venue.</p><p>VisitCornwall is a service of the Cornwall Development Company, a local authority company controlled by Cornwall Council. VisitCornwall undertakes the destination marketing function for Cornwall and promotes the areas distinctive qualities to the domestic market and key international markets through targeted marketing campaigns. </p><p>Contact details:</p><p>Royal Cornwall Yacht Club Karen Hastings, Executive Secretary Tel 01326 211555 e-mail [email protected]</p><p>VisitCornwall Sian Robbins, Press & PR for the event Festivals & Events Assistant VisitCornwall Tel: [01872] 322873 e-mail [email protected] www.visitcornwall.com</p><p>About J.P. Morgan Asset Management J.P. Morgan Asset Management is part of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and is a global asset management leader providing world-class investment solutions to clients. With US$1.3 trillion in assets under management (the Asset Management client funds of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. as at March 31st 2011) and offices in 41 locations around the world, J.P. Morgan Asset Management offers global coverage with a strong local market presence, and leadership positions in most asset classes.</p><p>J.P. Morgan Asset Management is a trading name of J.P. Morgan Asset Management Marketing Limited which has issued this material in the United Kingdom and which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered in England No. 288553. Registered office: 125 London Wall, London EC2Y 5AJ.</p>