Laser SB3 Match debut

Rolex Miami OCR to see women's match racing played out in modified SB3

US Sailing has selected the Laser SB3 as the approved equipment for 2009 Rolex Miami OCR event. The regatta will feature 12 Laser SB3 boats and will be supported by LaserPerformance’s event team.

The selection for official equipment in the regatta will continue to build on the success of the SB3 and will provide a wonderful showcase for the SB3 and the sport of match racing in general. “We are thrilled to have LaserPerformance involved in the event and we see the SB3 as a great boat to provide a tactical yet athletic platform for match racing,” said Gary Bodie, organiser.

This year’s event is expected to see an increase in international participation, which could be attributed to the ISAF World Cup status granted to the Rolex Miami OCR for its 20th anniversary in 2009.

This past weekend also saw the likes of Dave Perry, Anna Tunnicliffe-Funk, Debbie Capozzi, Derby Anderson and Anthony Kotoun take to the waters for a weekend of match racing in Newport, RI on the SB3 Match - a version of the standard Laser SB3 which has a convential spinnaker and hiking straps.

More information on the regatta can be found here:
http://rmocr.ussailing.org/