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CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT

What: 2008 Rolex Big Boat Series

When: September 11-14, 2008

Where: St. Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco, California

About: The Rolex Big Boat Series annually attracts thousands of world-caliber sailors, all of whom are eager to win one of the six specially engraved Rolex timepieces given to the winners of the St. Francis Yacht Club's six Perpetual Trophies. Against the dramatic backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island in picturesque San Francisco Bay, intense competition is guaranteed in pursuit of the champion's title. The 44th annual Rolex Big Boat Series - known as one of the sailing world's most prestigious international competitions - will again be a premier international event.

Public information:

St. Francis Yacht Club

On the Marina

San Francisco, California 94123

Race Office raceoffice@stfyc.com | Phone: 415-563-6363

www.stfyc.com

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