It was great moment to Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Chronograph Calibre XTA321 watches watch him holding the 1964 original silver piece St Francis Perpetual Trophy. In fact Jim Mitchell’s boat Vincitore was the best performing IRC rated boat in the 2009 Rolex Big Boat Series and was deservingly named as the overall Rolex US-IRC National Champion.For his role Jim Mitchell was also presented with a remarkable Rolex Yacht-Master watch which added to the sense of achievement.The visibly elated Jim Mitchell has promised to come back next year to get another Rolex watch for himself.Another notable winner of the day was Kjeld Hestehave’s 73-foot Velos who was honored with the City of San Francisco Trophy.The IRC B class champion boat was a clear favorite from the very first day and the very first race.It had outstanding time at the 2009 Rolex Big Boat Series as it Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Chronograph Calibre XTA321 watches went on to record six straight wins.Richard Rheem Perpetual Trophy as well as IRC C class was won by Dan Woolery’s King 40 Soozal.Established way back in 1972 to honor Richard Rheem, the famous sailor, is another prestigious trophy that sailors aspire to and work hard to win. In the end 2009 Rolex Big Boat Series was a great treat for the lovers of sailing involved with the sailing world in whatever way possible.
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