The Hokule’a is expected to arrive home this afternoon or evening from the worst sailing weather in the Polynesian canoe’s history, said Mei Jeanne Wagner, Polynesian Voyaging Society spokeswoman.
She said that was the report from Nainoa Thompson, the society’s lead navigator, who remained home, but communicated daily with the canoe’s escort boat.
“The weather has been just awful the entire time,” she said, explaining that the canoe has encountered worse weather in the past, but never for an extended period, according to Thompson.
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A torrential downpour delivered the shortest Formula One race for 18 years and back-to-back victories for Brawn GP’s Jenson Button at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.
The race suspended when the red flag came out after 32 laps as a tropical storm lashed the Sepang track, making conditions impossible for drivers. A restart was considered for 50 minutes, but with the rain continuing and darkness descending after the twilight start, the race director elected not to attempt a restart.
Because less than three quarters of the scheduled 56 laps were completed, only half points were awarded to drivers and teams. It was the first time that had happened in F1 since the Australian GP at Adelaide in 1991.
“It wasn’t like a river, it was a lake,” Button said of the track conditions when the race was stopped.
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New Sponsors, Product Launches and Product Demos Planned for Industry’s Major Spring Event
Cycling industry is going strong, if the Sea Otter Classic, a four-day celebration of sport and the largest outdoor consumer expo in the country, is any barometer. Times may be tough, but Sea Otter is seeing an increase in exhibitor registration, as well as an increase in athlete sign-ups.
According to Frank Yohannan, Sea Otter Classic president and CEO, companies carefully analyzing their events and marketing initiatives are deciding that the Sea Otter Classic is one event they can’t afford to miss.
“Companies are working hard to really get every last penny’s worth of every dollar they spend right now, and Sea Otter gives them a lot of bang for their buck,” said Yohannan. “By the same token, it is a great value for athletes watching their budgets. With its various events, family activities, the festival and expo, Sea Otter is much more than just a race.”
Exhibitors Kick Off Season with Product Launches and Brand-building Activities
Nearly 300 exhibitors sign up each year for booth space at what is widely accepted as the most important Spring consumer tradeshow for cyclists in North America. With over 50,000 athletes and spectators walking through the expo, it is a perfect opportunity to show new products, interact directly with consumers, offer samples, sell closeout items, and build brand awareness…Â Details