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Aug 23, 2010, 3:42 PM

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Day 1 – One race --A slow start to the Mackenzie 8 Metre World Championships due to wind conditions



Toronto, Ontario, August 22, 2010 – The Mackenzie 8 Metre World Championships commenced today with one wet windy race just a few kilometres off the Toronto Island. A fleet of 15 8Metre boats including Canadians, Americans and Europeans all started together. Sarissa of Switzerland won the first race in the modern division while the Canadian boat, Ravan, won the classic division race.

Shipping 15 8Metre Yachts from around the world is a race in itself. One of the Swiss boats made it just in time as their boat was held up in transit and only arrived the morning of the first race. North American 8Metre Association President Rob Roy says, “I was impressed that Aluette was able to launch their boat, rig, measure in and make it out to the race course in time for the first race, and finally finish third in the race”.

Both the classic and modern 8 Metre yachts race for the 8Metre World Cup while the classic (vintage boats); mostly wood boats originally made in the early 1900’s, race for the Sira Cup. The five day regatta, with two races a day, for a maximum of nine races, makes up the Mackenzie 8 Metre World Championship.

For complete results, visit: http://www.rcyc.ca/...rld-cup-day-1-1.aspx
For images, visit: http://sail22.com/...010-photo-galleries/


About the North American Eight Metre
The 8Metre yacht (8mR ) dates back over one hundred years. Today, the 8mR class is comprised of the Classic and Modern divisions. Both types of boats must meet strict measurement criteria for the hull and rig in order to qualify in one of these divisions. Generally, the boat measures approximately 14 metres in length with beams (width) of around 2.5.

The Classic 8mR’s are the mainstay of the class. They provide a display of unmatched wooden beauty and are often kept in families for generations. These are the boats that come to mind first when people think about the 8mR class. The fleet’s status was secured when the Canada’s Cup, the most prestigious regatta on the Great Lakes, was sailed in the 8mR class in the 1920’s, 1930’s and 1950’s. Today, many of the 8mR yachts from this earlier era are still competing at regattas on Lake Ontario.

About Mackenzie Investments
Mackenzie Investments was founded in 1967, and is a leading investment management firm providing investment advisory and related services. With $60.9 billion in assets under management, Mackenzie Investments distributes its services through a diversified network of third-party financial advisors. Mackenzie Investments is a member of the IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM) group of companies. IGM Financial is one of Canada’s premier financial services companies with over $115 billion in total assets under management.


For more information please contact:
Tory Crowder
Jump Start Communications
416-998-9702
torycrowder@sympatico.ca




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Aug 24, 2010, 6:23 PM

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Too windy, racing cancelled.




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Aug 24, 2010, 6:26 PM

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15 knots of breeze, clear skies and sunshine – a perfect third racing day for the Mackenzie 8 Metre World Championship




Toronto, Ontario, August 24, 2010 – Toronto delivered perfect late summer sailing conditions for the third day of racing at the Mackenzie 8 Metre World Championships – the 8 Metres showed both their true beauty and strength! With two metre swells and 15 knots of easterly breeze, the sailors raced two nearly 10 mile races today. “ It was a hard day of sailing but a lot of fun”, says Rob Roy, North American 8 Metre Class President.

Lafayette of Great Britain is at the top of the leader board with a first and a second in the races today. In the classic division, RCYC’s Raven placed 5th today overall, with a 5th in both races – defeating two of the modern boats. This is a great accomplishment for a classic boat in 15 knots of wind. “Raven sailed extremely well today in the big breeze. They had a great day”, said Rob Roy.

Complete results attached.

For images, visit: http://sail22.com/...010-photo-galleries/

About the North American Eight Metre
The 8Metre yacht (8mR ) dates back over one hundred years. Today, the 8mR class is comprised of the Classic and Modern divisions. Both types of boats must meet strict measurement criteria for the hull and rig in order to qualify in one of these divisions. Generally, the boat measures approximately 14 metres in length with beams (width) of around 2.5.

The Classic 8mR’s are the mainstay of the class. They provide a display of unmatched wooden beauty and are often kept in families for generations. These are the boats that come to mind first when people think about the 8mR class. The fleet’s status was secured when the Canada’s Cup, the most prestigious regatta on the Great Lakes, was sailed in the 8mR class in the 1920’s, 1930’s and 1950’s. Today, many of the 8mR yachts from this earlier era are still competing at regattas on Lake Ontario.

About Mackenzie Investments
Mackenzie Investments was founded in 1967, and is a leading investment management firm providing investment advisory and related services. With $60.9 billion in assets under management, Mackenzie Investments distributes its services through a diversified network of third-party financial advisors. Mackenzie Investments is a member of the IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM) group of companies. IGM Financial is one of Canada’s premier financial services companies with over $115 billion in total assets under management.


For more information please contact:
Tory Crowder
Jump Start Communications
416-998-9702
torycrowder@sympatico.ca


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Aug 29, 2010, 4:52 PM

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Classic 8 Metre boats show their speed today in five knots of breeze at the Mackenzie 8 Metre World Championship



Toronto, Ontario, August 25, 2010 – A nice light five knot breeze on Lake Ontario marked the fourth day of the Mackenzie 8 Metre World Championship. This south easterly breeze allowed the classic boats to race head to head with their modern counterparts. Raven had another fabulous day with a 6, 6 finish in both the races. In the modern division the first race was won by Aluette of Switzerland and the second race by Sarissa of Etobicoke Yacht Club.

“It was another great day for racing 8 Metre’s. The rain held out all day for a gorgeous day on the water. It was a big change from yesterday’s big breeze”, said Rob Roy North American 8 Metre Class President.

For complete results, visit: http://www.rcyc.ca/getattachment/Doc-Types/Regattas/Regatta-Logistics/8-meter-world-cup-day-4(3).pdf.aspx
For images, visit: http://sail22.com/2010/08/8-metre-worlds-2010-photo-galleries/

About the North American Eight Metre
The 8Metre yacht (8mR ) dates back over one hundred years. Today, the 8mR class is comprised of the Classic and Modern divisions. Both types of boats must meet strict measurement criteria for the hull and rig in order to qualify in one of these divisions. Generally, the boat measures approximately 14 metres in length with beams (width) of around 2.5.

The Classic 8mR’s are the mainstay of the class. They provide a display of unmatched wooden beauty and are often kept in families for generations. These are the boats that come to mind first when people think about the 8mR class. The fleet’s status was secured when the Canada’s Cup, the most prestigious regatta on the Great Lakes, was sailed in the 8mR class in the 1920’s, 1930’s and 1950’s. Today, many of the 8mR yachts from this earlier era are still competing at regattas on Lake Ontario.

About Mackenzie Investments
Mackenzie Investments was founded in 1967, and is a leading investment management firm providing investment advisory and related services. With $60.9 billion in assets under management, Mackenzie Investments distributes its services through a diversified network of third-party financial advisors. Mackenzie Investments is a member of the IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM) group of companies. IGM Financial is one of Canada’s premier financial services companies with over $115 billion in total assets under management.


For more information please contact:
Tory Crowder
Jump Start Communications
416-998-9702
torycrowder@sympatico.ca


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Aug 29, 2010, 4:53 PM

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Switzerland’s Aluette wins the Mackenzie 8 Metre World Championship at RCYC in Toronto



Toronto, Ontario, August 27, 2010 – Aluette of Switzerland wins the prestigious 2010 8 Metre World title on Lake Ontario today. While Toronto’s Raven wins the Sira Cup and places 6th overall defeating two of her modern counterparts. Another beautiful day of racing on Lake Ontario for the 8 Metre fleet marks the end of the eight race series.

Aluette’s finishes were: 3, 2, 1, 1, 2, 1, 2, (16) for a grand total of 12 points excluding their worst race. Aluette didn’t have to race in the final race as they had the regatta wrapped up with their drop race. Raven’s finishes were: (7), 5, 5, 6, 6, 4, 6, 3, for a grand total of 35 points excluding their worst race.

For complete results, visit: http://www.rcyc.ca/getattachment/Doc-Types/Regattas/Regatta-Logistics/8-meter-world-cup-day-6.pdf.aspx
For images, visit: http://sail22.com/2010/08/8-metre-worlds-2010-photo-galleries/

In 2011 the World Championships will be held at the New York Yacht Club in Newport, Rhode Island – June 13 -18, 2011.

About the North American Eight Metre
The 8Metre yacht (8mR ) dates back over one hundred years. Today, the 8mR class is comprised of the Classic and Modern divisions. Both types of boats must meet strict measurement criteria for the hull and rig in order to qualify in one of these divisions. Generally, the boat measures approximately 14 metres in length with beams (width) of around 2.5.

The Classic 8mR’s are the mainstay of the class. They provide a display of unmatched wooden beauty and are often kept in families for generations. These are the boats that come to mind first when people think about the 8mR class. The fleet’s status was secured when the Canada’s Cup, the most prestigious regatta on the Great Lakes, was sailed in the 8mR class in the 1920’s, 1930’s and 1950’s. Today, many of the 8mR yachts from this earlier era are still competing at regattas on Lake Ontario.

About Mackenzie Investments
Mackenzie Investments was founded in 1967, and is a leading investment management firm providing investment advisory and related services. With $60.9 billion in assets under management, Mackenzie Investments distributes its services through a diversified network of third-party financial advisors. Mackenzie Investments is a member of the IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM) group of companies. IGM Financial is one of Canada’s premier financial services companies with over $115 billion in total assets under management.


For more information please contact:
Tory Crowder
Jump Start Communications
416-998-9702
torycrowder@sympatico.ca




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