2006 Waikiki Offshore Series

For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Michael Roth
Phone 808-595-4124

July 30, 2006

ZAMBONI WINS THE 2006
WAIKIKI OFFSHORE SERIES

After four days of yacht racing off Oahu completing seven races, Doug Taylor's X35 Zamboni is first in the ORR fleet overall and wins the King Kamehameha Trophy. Gary Fanger's 1D35 Sensation is second and Todd Wyrick's Sydney 36 FINS takes third. In the PHRF fleet Gil Budar's Farr 43 Gerontius wins first overall. Sensation is second and John Myrhe's Farr 43 Flash Gordon Turbo is third.

The final day of racing took place off Waikiki with Sailed in 5 - 15 knots of wind and 1 - 2 foot seas. A perfect Waikiki day with 84 degree light trade winds and sunny sky.

Overall Results: Seven races completed. No throw out.

ORR Division 1: Sensation 1st, Flash Gordon Turbo 2nd, Kaimiloa 3rd, Flash Gordon 4th, Boomerang 5th, Two Guys on the Edge 6th.
ORR Division 2: Zamboni 1st, Fins 2nd, Gerontius 3rd.
PHRF Division 1: Sensation 1st, Flash Gordon 2nd, Kaimiloa 3rd, Two Guys on the Edge 4th, Boomerang 5th.
PHRF Division 2: Gerontius 1st, Tribute 2nd, Fins 3rd, Zamboni 4th.

The awards presentation was held at the Waikiki Yacht Club Sunday evening with 150 racers; family, friends and race committee enjoying pupu's and refreshments.

This the 3rd year the Waikiki Offshores Series was run by the Waikiki Yacht Club and is open to all ocean-racing boats. The 2007 dates will be announced next week.

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