The Shirts

Hi all:

Your ICA chairman, Neil Smith, went to great lengths to make sure that we will be the sexiest looking fleet in Kingston this year, and if you want your friends and family to look good too, you can order additional 2008 Velocitek Contender Worlds shirts when you register for the Worlds (or email me after registration). The shirts are Dryshirts, and are pictured below.

The DRYSHIRT™ is the ideal piece of gear to help protect you from the sun and keep you warm on days when conditions are chilly either from warm water being rapidly evaporated from your skin by wind or when the water is cold and the air may be damp. Water droplets in the air are repelled by surface tension and fluorocarbon impregnated fibers while sweat can migrate through to keep you dry and comfortable even during strenuous activities.

The benefits broken down:
UPF 50+ sun protection for the ultimate in coverage
Water repellent and breathable keeps you thermo regulated and dry
100% nylon is super soft and comfortable against your skin
Excellent outer layer but also excellent base layer
Even when fully immersed it dries in minutes once out of the water

Cross sport use includes:
Water sports in and out of the water like
Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkeling
Surfing
Kit Boarding & Windsurfing
Fishing

Fort Henry Sunset Ceremony (August 20)

Dear Competitors:

We know many of you are coming from a long way away to compete in the 2008 Worlds, and so we're hoping to make this trip as memorable as possible. So, not only are we promising great racing, but we've lined up some fantastic social events to take place each day after racing.

One of the highlights will be a dinner and show at Fort Henry. The original Fort was built during the War of 1812 when the Brits felt Canada was still worth defending from the Americans. The Fort which now stands was the second one erected to keep the Yankees at bay.

After our second day of racing, we'll all make our way down to Fort Henry where we will be treated to a dinner and then a show:

"The Fort Henry Guard Drums, Drill Squad and Artillery Detachment present an hour and a half interpretive story of 1860s military music, precision drill and big-bang artillery maneuvers, including a mock battle! The show ends with a spectacular fireworks finale!"

It will no doubt be a great night for all!

(*photos poached from the Fort Henry web site)