Team Aqua on the crest of a sporting wave in Lanzarote

Team AquaThe sea of Lanzarote proved to be the perfect racing strip for the start of the 2009 RC44 class sailing World Championship, and Team Aqua from the United Arab Emirates found fair winds to guide them to victory. Canadian skipper Chris Bake celebrated in traditional style by popping champagne in the Puerto Calero marina, with his sailing partner Cameron Appleton of New Zealand.

Barely an hour away from Costa Teguise and the Sands Beach Resort Hotel, a frenzy of World media gathered to enjoy the race and also the delights of Lanzarote. In second place Artemis, flew the Swedish colours under skipper Torbjorn Tornqvist and Team Organika from Poland, came in third under skipper Marciej Nawrocky.

Many spectators will have been inspired by the on sea action, and they will be pleased to know that Lanzarote is the perfect setting to enjoy sailing at any level, as well as many other water sports.

 

March 2, 2009 · Filed under Sports

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Lanzarote provides an idyllic, year round destination for family holidays. Traditional, tranquil and welcoming, there are endless days out to discover from the Timanfaya National Park and the famous Rancho Texas Animal Park to the amazing range of sports and leisure facilities the island offers. The family resort of Costa Teguise on the island's sun soaked east coast offers the perfect mix of peaceful relaxation and varied leisure facilities and is where you'll find Sands Beach Resort – your family home from home in the sun.

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