ÿþÿþ<html> <head> <title>OPEN SAILING NEWSLETTER - October</title> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" href="http://www.opensailingusa.com/OpenSailing.png" /> <link rev="made" href="mailto:info@opensailingusa.com"/> <meta name="keywords" content="Open 570, Open 650"/> <meta name="description" content="Jerome &amp; Nik would like to welcome you to the October issue of the OPEN SAILING NEWSLETTER, bringing you the latest and greatest news from the world of the Open 5.00, the Open 5.70, the Open 6.50, the Prowler Flying Moth and more..."/> <meta name="author" content="Open Sailing"/> <link rel="image_src" href="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/Newsletters/images/26October/Newsletter.png" /> </head> <body style="background:url('http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/Newsletters/images/carbonfiber.jpg');background-attachment:fixed;"> <table width="750" align="center" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" frame="box"> <tr><td style="background:#000"><p align="center" style="color:#666;margin:0px;padding:0px;"> <font face="arial" size="-2" color="#666666"> <a style="color:#666;" href="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/Newsletters/26 - October.html">If you cannot view this email then click here to view it as a webpage</a> </font> </p></td></tr> <tr style="height:50px"> <td style="background:url('http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/Newsletters/images/Header.png');" valign="bottom"><p style="color:#CCC; margin:0px; text-align:right; font-size:10pt;"><a style="color:#CCC;" href="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/Newsletters/26 - October.html">Issue #26</a></p></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify;color:#FFF;background:#000" bgcolor="#000"> Jerome &amp; Nik would like to welcome you to the October issue of the OPEN SAILING NEWSLETTER, bringing you the latest and greatest news from the world of the <b>Open 5.00</b>, the <b>Open 5.70</b>, the <b>Open 6.50</b>, the <b>Pogo 2</b>, the <b>Prowler Flying Moth</b> and more... </td> </tr> </table> <table width="750" align="center" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" frame="box"> <tr> <td style="background:#FFF;" width="500" valign="top" bgcolor="#FFF"> <a href="http://www.opensailingusa.com"><img border="0" width="100%" alt="Open Sailing" title="Open Sailing" src="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/Newsletters/images/26October/SailFlow.gif"/></a> <hr/> <table> <tr> <td valign="top"> <center> <img border="0" width="450" alt="Winter Special" title="Winter Special" src="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/Newsletters/images/26October/WinterSpecial.png"/><br/> </center> <p align="justify"> Open Sailing has a fantastic offer this Fall - order your boat before the end of November 2010 and it'll be available for you to sail on in sunny Southern California for the entire Spring. <a href="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/?p=1604">See Offer Details</a>. </p> </td> <td> </td> </tr> </table> <hr/> <table> <tr> <td valign="top"> <center> <img border="0" width="450" alt="Open 5.70 Worlds" title="Open 5.70 Worlds" src="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/Newsletters/images/26October/O57Worlds.jpeg"/><br/> </center> <p align="justify"> The 2010 Open 5.70 Worlds are to be held in La Rochelle, France and will be hosted by EVR (<a href="http://www.voile-rochelaise.com/index2.htm">Ecole de Voile Rochelaise</a>). Racing takes place from October 30th through November 1st. Last year there were 20 Open 5.70s competing including 3 teams from the US. The number of entries is expected to be much higher this year especially as La Rochelle is considered the home of the Open 5.70. <a href="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/?p=1563">Read more</a>. </p> </td> <td> </td> </tr> </table> <hr/> <table> <tr> <td valign="top" align="center" colspan="2"><h2>Pogo 2 Launch Imminent</h2></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> <center> <img border="0" width="450" alt="Pogo 2 Launch" title="Pogo 2 Launch" src="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/Newsletters/images/26October/Pogo2Launch.png"/> </center> <p align="justify"> Every day takes us one step closer to launching the first Pogo 2s built in the USA. With two boats coming out of the factory in October, this month will be a significant landmark for Open Sailing and the Pogo 2. After 9 months of preparation, sourcing and production it has already been a long journey, but it really is only the beginning. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank these vendors for their commitment, enthusiasm and support towards the Pogo 2 project. <a href="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/?p=1618">Read more</a>. </p> </td> <td> </td> </tr> </table> <hr/> <center><a href="http://www.opensailingusa.com/Store/index.php/accessories/spokiz.html"><img border="0" width="450" alt="Spokiz Sunglasses" title="Spokiz Sunglasses" src="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/Newsletters/images/26October/Spokiz.png"/></a></center> <hr/> <table> <tr> <td> <a href="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/?p=1600"><img src="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/Newsletters/images/26October/Prowler.png" border="none" hspace="10" width="200"></a> </td> <td valign="middle"><h2>Fastacraft Prowler</h2> <p align="justify">This pre-owned boat is less than 2 years old and has only been sailed a handful of times. The original Fastacraft foils are still considered one of the most competitive in the Moth class. The sails are in perfect condition. The boat also has brand new trampolines that have never been used. All the hardware and lines are also in great condition. Overall the boat is very clean and well maintained and everything has been mostly stored inside. This is a great deal on a great boat! <a href="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/?p=1600">Read more.</a> </p> </td> </tr> </table> <hr/> <table> <tr> <td> <img src="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/Newsletters/images/26October/CaughtCold.jpg" border="none" hspace="10" width="200"> </td> <td valign="middle"><h2>Caught out in the Cold</h2> <p align="justify"> As the summer draws to an end (except in LA where summer has just begun) don't get caught out in the cold.</p> <p>Open Sailing carries the full range of Gill gear for all your Fall and Winter sailing needs. Whether it's a <a href="http://www.opensailingusa.com/Store/index.php/gill.html?gill_product=40">new jacket</a>, some <a href="http://www.opensailingusa.com/Store/index.php/gill.html?gill_product=38">pants</a>, or just a new <a href="http://www.opensailingusa.com/Store/index.php/gill.html?gill_product=27">pair of gloves</a> we have it all. At Open Sailing we all use Gill gear so we can give you real advice based on real sailing experience. </p> <p><a href="http://www.opensailingusa.com/About/Contact.html">Contact us</a> or start <a href="http://www.opensailingusa.com/Store/index.php/gill.html">shopping online</a> today! </p> </p> </td> </tr> </table> <hr/> <center><a href="http://www.opensailingusa.com/Store/index.php/safety/navi-light-red-green.html"><img border="0" width="450" alt="Navisafe" title="Navisafe" src="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/Newsletters/images/26October/Navisafe.png"/></a></center> <hr/> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/OpenSailing/"><img src="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/Newsletters/images/Facebook.gif" border="none" height="36" hspace="10"></a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/OpenSailingUSA"><img src="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/Newsletters/images/youtube.png" border="none" height="36" hspace="10"></a></div> </td> <td 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style="background:#555;border-top: 1px solid #AAA;"> <font color="#FFF" face="Helvetica, Arial">Upcoming Races</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center"> <font size="-1"> <td><a href="http://www.redondobeachyachtclub.org/racing%20program/racing%20program%20images/Frank_Guernsey.pdf"><img border="0" width="50" alt="Single Handed Challenge" src="http://www.opensailingusa.com/News/Newsletters/images/26October/SingleHandedChallenge.jpg"/></a></td> <td><a style="text-decoration:none;color:#DDD" href="http://www.redondobeachyachtclub.org/racing%20program/racing%20program%20images/Frank_Guernsey.pdf">Single Handed Challenge</a><br/><font style="color:White" size="-1"><i style="color:#AAA;">October 16th 2010<br/>Redondo Beach, CA</i></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center"> <font size="-1"> <td><a href="http://www.richmondyc.org/doc/AdobeViewer.asp?doc_filename=/HOA/assn13823/documents/2010%20pumpkin%20NORs3.pdf&sfind=&print=1&docid=542122"><img border="0" width="50" alt="Great Pumpkin 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