Please select your home edition
Edition
Cyclops Marine 2023 November - LEADERBOARD

Hon Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands to start Brisbane to Gizo race

by Office of the Prime Minister - Solomon Islands on 20 Mar 2001
Content of the letter from the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands:



19th March 2001


Dayle Smith - Race Director


Dear Sir,

SAIL THE SOLOMONS BRISBANE TO GIZO YACHT RACE 2001

Thank you for your letter 8/3/2001, in which you have cordially extended an invitation for the Hon Prime Minister to officiate at your Annual Sail the Solomons Yacht Race from Brisbane to Solomon Islands.

This is to confirm that the Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare has accepted your kind invitation and will be the race starter for the 2001 event.

I would be grateful if you could convey this message to your members and race participants. We are now looking forward to meeting with you in June 01.

Yours sincerely

Edward J. Hunlehu - Special Advisor to Prime Minister

Related Articles

DF95s at Birkenhead
No complaints about a slightly early finish with just 15 races completed Nineteen Skippers began to assemble at the club soon after 8am when the Commodore opened up. With a forecast SW breeze veering to WSW or W, it was a surprise to see a light SE breeze blowing down the lake from the clubhouse.
Posted today at 8:10 am
Solent Super Series round 3 at Lymington
Starting on a bright November morning with a light and shifting wind The Solent Super Series crews returned to their boats for Round 3 on a bright November morning and were met by light and shifting wind (roughly from the west).
Posted today at 6:03 am
Henri-Lloyd expands its presence in Norway
Two new stores opened in Bergen and Tromsø British sailing apparel brand Henri-Lloyd is building on its popularity in Norway as its parent company, Monte Rosa Sport, opens two new retail stores in Bergen and Tromsø this month.
Posted on 10 Nov
WASZP All-Stars Invitational
Where the Best WASZP Sailors Rise! Being named an All-Star is a statement: you're one of the best. Earn your place. Make your mark. Become a WASZP All-Star.
Posted on 10 Nov
2025 US Melges 24 Nationals to hit the big shifts
Gearing up in Pensacola for what promises to be one of the most competitive championships With the start of the 2025 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship just days away, 40 teams from all across the North American continent and beyond are on the move. Over the last couple of weeks, competitors have been finalizing every detail.
Posted on 10 Nov
Your first defence against wind and water
Your outer shell does more than keep you dry - it's your barrier against the elements When it comes to performance on the water, your outer shell does more than keep you dry - it's your barrier against the elements.
Posted on 10 Nov
MYA Scottish IOM Travellers 3 at Kinghorn Loch
One Metres conclude Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy series The T3 was the final event in the overall MYA Scottish District IOM Championship where the series winner is presented with the very handsome Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy.
Posted on 10 Nov
America's Cup: Kiwis fire up AC40
After what felt like a quiet year of preparation, Emirates Team New Zealand has roared back to life After what felt like a quiet year of preparation, Emirates Team New Zealand has roared back to life. The America's Cup Defenders are back out on the water, back in rhythm, and back on the road to the 38th America's Cup.
Posted on 10 Nov
All set at the PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025
The practice is over and all is set for the main event in New Zealand The practising is over at the PredictWind A-Cat Worlds, and the race committees are tuned like fine violins. The wonderful volunteer shore crews are poised like greyhounds in the slips, for it's 'all stations to general quarters!', on Tuesday.
Posted on 10 Nov
Bembridge Illusion Guy Fawkes Trophy 2025
A trophy that goes back to the early 1990s The weekend Regatta was for the Guy Fawkes Trophy - a trophy that goes back to the early 1990s with Vernon Stratton as its first winner.
Posted on 10 Nov