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2009 u.s. disabled sailing championship- rolex sponsoring for a noble cause





has been an inspiration to every individual not only because of their commendable watch making capabilities but also the numerous charitable, philanthropic activities that it has involved itself with for the combined progress of mankind. Rolex has been sponsoring a number of events that are organized to make the lives of a few lesser fortunate people a little better,swiss audemars piguet watch, and giving them a reason to smile and be proud of. One such event is the U.S Disabled Sailing Championship and Rolex is immensely proud to be a part of it.

The regatta was first established in 1986 but was then called the U.S Independence Cup. For many years the event was organized by the Disabled Sailing Committee and co-occurred with the North American Challenge Cup organized by the Chicago Yacht Club. In 2007, the event came under the control of US Sailings Championships division and was renamed to what it is currently known as,rolex watches datejust, that is the U.S. Disabled Sailing Championship. Following this, the event began to travel around the country with the American Yacht Club hosting the first event and the Riverside Yacht Club hosting this years.

The 2009 U.S. Disabled Sailing Championship will be held from 10th-13th September at the club grounds in Riverside, Greenwich. It is the only national championship for disabled sailors and every year it has been successful in attracting top sailors from around the United States and Canada and spectators from all over the world. More than a dozen sailors are expected to give a tough competition to one another this year for getting hold of the Goldman and Hovey Trophies in classes such as the 2.4-meter, Skud 18, Ideal 18,Patek Philippe Aquanaut watch, and Sonars.



Participants and fans are filled with zeal as the racing commences on courses set in the waters of the Long Island Sound,replia Armani Swiss, just off the coast of Greenwich. For years the championship has been a qualifying event for the Paralympics Games and competitors from all fields of work and with different kinds of disabilities come to participate in the mega event. Although physically challenged in their daily lives on land,the rolex sponsored lpga tour all set to hit the g,used ladies rolex,Get to Know Decoration Ideas for Your Wedding Tent, they leave their afflictions on the dock and become the best sailors of the nation to compete at the highest level of yachting. In 2008,replica rolex men watch, Nick Scandone who was a competitor at the U.S. Disabled Sailing Championships won a gold medal for the country at the Paralympics.

The event has had a history of several repeat winners, with Karen Mitchell of Deerfield Beach,wholesale replica rolex, FLorida winning four times and Robie Pierce of Newport, RI winning it thrice.AThis years competitors include names like Roger Cleworth who was a previous champion, and local Connecticut sailors,replica tissot, Tamara Vermette (Milford) and Charles Rosenfield (Woodstock).

With events like the U.S. Disabled Sailing Championship, people who are less fortunate than us get an opportunity to show the world the grit and tremendous determination they possess. Rolex has always believed that the spirit is stronger than any obstacle or circumstance and makes every possible effort to make this event a success in all respects.