World Sailing Championship in Aghios Nicolaos January 3, 2006 Aghios Nicolaos will be hosting the biggest Offshore Sailing event in Greece next Summer, the 2006 IMS- 600 World Sailing Championship during 9-17 September 2006. The 2006 IMS-600 World Sailing Championship is a very prestigious race in the calendar of the Offshore Racing Congress. The IMS-600 class includes sailing boats of about 40 feet. They are built to the highest standard of quality and design and their crews are amongst the most experienced sailors in the world. This event will be under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourist Development and the Secretariat General of Sports. The races will take place around the Bay of Mirabello. The venue for the race will be the Marina of Aghios Nikolaos which offers up to date facilities to host such a prestigious event. There will also be a full program of social events for the entertainment of the participants as well as an exhibition area in the Marina. If you are interested in getting the "Notice of Race" or in receiving any further information please visit the website (www.nearchosweek.com) Author : Ioannis Koutsodontis