2006 Waikiki Offshore Series

For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Michael Roth
Phone 808-595-4124
January 26, 2006

WAIKIKI OFFSHORES SERIES ANNOUNCES

2006 NOTICE OF RACE POSTED

Honolulu, Hi. U.S.A. The Waikiki Yacht Club announced today that the NOTICE OF RACE for the 2006 WAIKIKI OFFSHORE SERIES Yacht Race is available from their Web Site at www.waikikioffshores.com

The 2006 WAIKIKI OFFSHORE SERIES will start with the challenging Molokai Race July 25, 2006. The classic 145-mile race from Waikiki to Maui and back will take the boats along the north shore of Molokai for a view of the worlds tallest ocean cliffs. The Series continues July 27 – 30 on the Waters off Waikiki and the island of Oahu and includes six buoy races and one medium distance race.

“We welcome all West Marine Pacific Cup and Vic Maui Racers to Hawaii and invite them to stay and play with our local boats in some the best ocean trade wind sailing in the world." said regatta chair Steve Thomas.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority, Samson Ropes, Harken, Sam Adams Beer, Full Power, Bacardi Rum and the Waikiki Yacht Club sponsor the Waikiki Offshore Series.