Reini Gelder supporting the Charity Organisation Light for the World

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Hello everybody,

I am entering the Ostar 2009 in my 18 year old cruising racing Trimaran Ave Gitana. To support Light for the world she was renamed for the race. She was built in New Zealand by Kiwi Grant Wichman and the original design was done by an australian, late Lock Crowther for Ian Johnston and Kathy Hawkins in 1986. I bought her 1993 in Sydney. A decent refit was done by me and my partner Alexandra 2004 - 2006, with the help of some friends in Monfalcone/Italy. Ave Gitana was very much in need for this refit as she was going to brake up at some structural points after 1 and a half times around the world. Some mistakes that where made when originally built where beginning to become a serious issue. Currently I am in Lorient at BSM Marina and still have a lot of work to do. I am looking forward to meet all the other skippers in Plymouth. Until now I only know Anne Casneuve. She came back from the Carribean recently and her tri is near from our location. If you are interested in more information please follow the link www.light-for-the-worl.org/sailing

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