This news just in from Brasil- the Sao Paulo Grand Prix , on Ilhabela, will not now go ahead.

However, there is still a great programme of racing events during October and November.

Following on from the Formula Festival in Araruama, near Rio, from 11>16 October will be :

20 > 24 October – Brásileiro FW Fortaleza (nationals FW open to all sailors)

25 > 31 October – FW Fortaleza Grand Prix

5 >7 November Camucim Brasileiro slalom (Slalom nationals open for all sailors)

16 > 21 November – IFCA Slalom World

The first two events are in Fortaleza, the slalom nationals is about 4 hours drive north of Fortaleza, about 30 minutes from Jeri.

The NoR for Fortaleza GP will follow later this week.

Get ready – and start making plans for Brasil.

Wilhelm -BRA999