The World Sailor of the Year is a celebration of a sailor’s spirit and hard work that goes into sailing their boats with a skill that is unparalleled over some of the roughest waters in the world. Rolex has associated itself with this event for a long time now as it truly endorses the human will and courage to fight the worst that once can possibly face in life. Rolex as a signature name in the field of watch making also involves itself with acts that reflect a commitment to excellence and a striving for the best that life has to offer. The Rolex World Sailor of the Year awards achievers who have very faithfully striven to create benchmarks when it comes to sailing and they have created this through a sheer grit and a lot of patient practice. Rolex recognizes equality when it comes together as an organization to celebrate the art and sport of sailing. Sailors who are part of the nominations are chosen because they are not only skilled in the sport but their achievements relate to all aspects of the sport.

Rolex sets dates within which the nominees present their skills in all sailing events dating from 1^st September 2008 to 31^st August 2009. This is the period when sailing is at its peak and fans get to witness some great sailing action live or on their television screens. Most sailors who are nominated this year have displayed a strength of character and purpose that has clearly made them an easy choice for nominations for this year’s events. An extremely egalitarian event, the Rolex World Sailor of the Year recognizes talent in both men and women sailors. There are four nominees in the women’s category this year and five in the men’s. Great Britain and France have swept a greater part of the nominations this year, a display of the fact that these countries are currently producing some of the best talents in the field of sailing.

Blanca Manchon from Spain has beaten her competitors to a podium finish very consistently this year and has also won most of the events that she has participated in. She is also a claimant to the Absolute Winner trophy for the year. Anna Tunnicliffe is lending strong competition to the other nominees, coming with a background that declares her as the world class ambassador for sailing. Winning at the ISAF Nations Cup Regional Final and also grabbing a gold medal at the Laser Radial North Americans and silver at the Laser Midwinters’ east. Hillary Lister and Sam Davies are the other two nominees who are posing some real challenge to the competition, each coming with their years of experience in the sailing field and with a lot of accolades won through hard work behind them.

The male nominees this year are as illustrious. Pascal Bidegorry who has set a new benchmark and a new transatlantic record with his feat on the waters. Michel Desjoyeaux his contemporary from France has won the Vendee Globe twice. Fondly called Le Professeur the sailor looks at this award as a rewarding conclusion to his prowl for records and achievements in the world of sailing. The other nominees in the men’s category are no mean achievers, and include some of the best names in the field of sailing, from Paul Goodison, Torben Grael to Nathan Outteridge, each bringing with them a thousand reasons why they deserve to win the award.

Stunning as a quality that defines a person has mostly been associated with women. However this quality goes beyond the physical appearance of the person and translates onto the character that makes the person. A Rolex watch like the Lady Datejust is a time keeper that is not only stunning in terms of the look that it projects to the Rolex buyer but also the persona that it lends to the person who wears the watch on her wrist. An exclusive ladies’ watch the Rolex Lady Datejust is not only stunning but also elementally graceful in its carriage. Rolex Lady watches identify the potential customers, and then build those particular traits into the watch’s mechanism. This is almost a process of personifying the watch and this is also something that only Rolex has very successfully been able to master the art of. Rolex has an uncanny ability to reinvent its mechanism and design with a consistent frequency and make human elements a part of how the watch performs. One Rolex watch only resembles another in the way it marks time with accuracy. The similarity ends there. Every Rolex watch that is manufactured by the masters of watch making carries a unique aspect that particularizes the watch. To this extent, the Rolex watch offers a very exclusive experience with every new model or collection that it comes out with. Rolex watches stun the wearer and onlooker alike and when it does so very few can resist the temptation to not own this watch for themselves. Rolex watches are extremely streamlined and fine tuned to perform in a particular manner, irrespective of who they are adorning and where they are accompanying the wearer. Rolex watches awe but they don’t overshadow their wearers. The watch is the perfect accompaniment for who time and its every ticking second holds a lot of importance.

Starring as an eight year old in The Kids of Degrassi Street, the young actress also lent her histrionics to War of the Worlds and Are You Afraid of the Dark? She also had a leading role in the HBO show Flight of the Conchords also garnering much attention for the British sitcom Peep Show. She has also been nominated as one of the 100 Sexiest Women of the Year on multiple occasions and is currently starring as Emily in Spread.

The Rolex Lady Datejust carries a dainty 31 mm in size with a style that is unparalleled. Set with brilliants, this watch looks all set to capture the hearts of watch wearers. The self wounding movement and the fact that the Rolex Lady Datejust is waterproof to 100 meters add to the appeal of the watch. Crystallized in sapphire and certified as a chronometer one can only expect the watch to dazzle wherever it goes. The dial of the watch is a stunning pink mother-of-pearl and this is another element that lends a stunning aspect to the watch. The bracelet of the watch is a special Rolex Lady Datejust President that is also speckled with diamond dust. The bezel carries the stunning element forward and the diamonds and platinum finish that serves as the material of the watch creates perfection out of creativity. For those who like their watches to reflect their personality and create a stunning effect every time they wear the watch the Rolex Lady Datejust also comes in 18ct yellow, steel and gold and white or Eve rose gold combinations. Each lending a particular element to the wearer who likes to experiment with their looks and that extends to the watch that they wear. The Rolex Lady Datejust and Rachel Blanchard are really as stunning as stunning can get.

Rolex watches have always associated themselves with endeavors that respect the quick and irreversible progress of time and when these watches set themselves on the wearer’s wrist they transfer the same sense of responsibility on to the watch wearer. Rolex as a brand name and as a house of premium luxury watches takes a lot of pride in the dynamism that it displays in the way it accounts for time and the manner in which it puts it across the interface that it projects. A Rolex watch is not only superior in terms of the mechanism that runs the watch but the dynamic element of the watch that also runs its spirit forward in the league of extraordinary watches is the fact that the watch marks time and respects it. The Rolex not only displays great respect for capturing time and doing that accurately, it also involves itself in putting forward the skill of watch making as a dynamic art that combines both forms of the modern and the traditional. The Cellini collection from the house of Rolex very successfully captures this much tried but not always successful coming together of the old and the new. The Rolex takes this effort a step further and creates the Rolex Cellini Danaos, a watch that is classically traditional looking and yet has a mechanism input that spells the magic of modern technology. Kelly Rowan as an actress and as a performer knows that what works best for her is the fact that because of the way she looks and carries herself she can tinge the old world charm of her beauty with a dash of modernity of her personality. The two then combine to create a heady mix.

After finishing a playwriting course at UCLA, the actress after a brief modeling stint, began her career in acting with films like Three to Tango, One Eight Seven and The Gate. Moving on to television roles that offered her meatier options and opportunities to express herself as an actor, Kelly Rowan offered her acting credits to series like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Outer Limits, Growing Pains, amongst others. She won the Prism Award for her role in the popular series The O.C playing an alcoholic mother. She is slated to play the lead in this year’s film A War Within.

The Rolex Cellini Danaos is the kind of watch that draws a very typical reaction. More often than not, the Rolex Cellini Danaos takes the old, traditional look that it sports not very seriously because it knows that for those who it matters to, a watch is only as old as the time it shows, and since time is never ending, it never grows old, and neither does the watch. The watch features a solid 18ct Gold links and a screw down crown with the logo. The hour markers are genuine luminous ones and accompany a shock resistant movement holder. The Rolex Cellini Danaos a threaded leather band with screws and to provide extreme comfort to the wearer has no pinholes on the case or at the lugs. An extremely classic looking watch, the Rolex Cellini Danaos like Kelly Rowan makes sure that it combines the past charms with the present.

The CYA Laser and Laser Radial National Qualifier Regatta are all set to take the Canadian waters by storm from October 1- 4 this year. Last year’s event that had lasted only for two days has seen an extension by a day this year because the enthusiasm amongst fans and participants only seems to be growing. This sailing event which is held in St. Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia is hosted annually by the St. Margaret Sailing Club. The buildup to the event from last year has been highly charged especially because of the low key attendance last year. The Olympics had claimed participation from some of the best Canadian sailors last year accounting for a lower attendance at the event. This year however, the event has taken new wings, with more sailing teams signing up and the challenge posing itself with a stronger force.

The National Qualifier Regatta or NQR as it is also called is more exciting than a regular regatta because the challenge ahead presents an opportunity for the winner to claim a position on the Canadian Sailing Team. This is a matter of national and individual pride and no sailor worth his salt can ask for a better chance at proving his mettle. Every year the very best amongst Canada’s sailing athletes gather here and showcase their talents to the world and sports enthusiasts all over the globe.

The Canadian Yachting Association that is a non profit corporation founded to support the country’s best and fledgling talents is also well known for its commitment to training and competition for the participants. This is a work attitude that Rolex house of watches completely support. Rolex as a brand name takes forward the conviction that the best are those who consistently perform and keep their performance fine tuned to a steady determination and hard work.

Rolex watches associate themselves with events that create opportunities to bring out the best that a country has to offer in terms of its talents in any field from sports to music. The Rolex sponsorship is not just a monetary and momentary involvement with an event of such magnitude and such character. When a Rolex sponsorship is on board one can rest assured that the event will be one that has ambition and passion driving it steadily onwards.

A sailing event especially one like the pair of the CYA Laser and Laser Radial National Qualifier Regatta is an experience that is seeped in dramatics in the water. Every year, the event has had its fair share of challenges that the crafted boats and their extremely skilled sailors have had to face. The sailing teams come with the knowledge that no two waters are the same, and no matter how much practice one puts behind the team, at the end of the day what matters the most is that the sailor’s instinct, motivational skills and presence of mind be sharpened. In sailing, it is the moment that counts. Rolex watches have become a luxury and premium brand in watch making precisely because it has always prioritized the moment and its truth. Rolex watches are known for the accuracy that they display and one is always confident that with a Rolex on the wrist and determined will in the heart nothing and really nothing is impossible.

Rolex watches tie a binding shape with the hearts of wearers and people who wish to own these watches because they define a character that is simply elegant. Simplicity while it may come across as a dampener for those who like to live life large and create moments in them that will not only be high on the fun quotient but also be demanding on the person. Rolex watches while trying to play up to the fact that they have created for themselves a name as a luxury brand also minds that nothing strikes the eye more than something that has been simply and effectively put across.

Rolex sells premium watches at an exclusive price line because it always prioritizes performance over design. The Rolex Lady Datejust is refreshing in its simplicity and most accurate in displaying current time. Rolex Lady Datejust is not a watch that is perfect for those who don’t fuss over how they look but what they do. For such people being simply elegant is the call of the day because for them it is always better to give those things more importance that actually makes a difference in one’s life. Jessica Pare a young and talented Canadian actress truly reflects this kind of a spirit.

Starting her acting career with Stardom, where she played an ice hockey player turns supermodel, the actress’s talent was much appreciated. Her next film to release was Lost and Delirious, going on to star in the girl gang thriller Posers. Her film debut in Hollywood was with the film Wicker Park opposite Josh Hartnett. Her latest movie Suck, a vampire film was premiered at this year’s International Film Festival and the actress has gone on to start filming for Red Coat Justice.

The Rolex Lady Datejust spells out an elegant simplicity from the word go. One look at the watch and you know it carries the most understated of personalities and never aims to overshadow the wearer with its ostentatious display of jewels and metals.
The watch is a very simple yet stunning combination of white gold and steel and nothing relates to the watch better than a character of simple but dignified taste. The Rolex Lady Datejust always makes a promise to deliver the most accurate time of the day and keeps the promise with its self wound movement.

The Rolex Lady Datejust is a mere 31 mm in size and this is from where its simplicity takes off. The Date Calendar and Cyclops Magnifier, especially the latter ensure that one can perfectly view the time at all times and in all places. The certified chronometer is also jeweled with a fluted bezel that is the perfect accompaniment to the rest of the watch’s design. The Rolex Lady Datejust is also waterproof to 100 meters and crystallized in sapphire. The watch only deviates from the simplicity mode, by way of offering to people a range of these watches to suit from. One can choose between an Eve rose Gold, an 18ct yellow, and a platinum finish in their watches but they only have to keep in mind that like Jessica Pare symbolizes, only in simplicity lies elegance.

A man who won the 2003 Canadian Rolex Sailor of the Year in 2003 has imbibed the spirit of Rolex and the drive of a Rolex achiever into his system in such a manner that winning has become a part of his life. Winners who are passionate about their game know that a lot of hard work and sweat goes behind creating moments when they can successfully outdo the competition. They tackle each challenge as it comes, never complacently putting all challenges into the same category and mistaking them as one and similar. Similarly for Rolex, even if it is only premium luxury watches that they limit their creations what is important is to note is the fact that each watch that comes from the Rolex house of superlative watch making, carries with it a distinctiveness that is unrepeatable. The only commonality between the watches is the fact that they all carry the Rolex trademark of delivering perfection and accuracy in terms of the time that they display.

Derek Hatfield besides having been a Canadian Rolex Sailor of the year has also been the 126^th person in history to have finished a race single handedly race around the world. This is a feat that not many have been able to achieve for more reasons than one. He competed in the Open 40 Spirit of Canada, an event that has competitors coming from all around the world and presenting the best in the world of water sports. Derek Hatfield created history on the waves when he finished first in his fleet and garnered the third place overall in the Around Alone Race. The moment that touched every sports enthusiasts heart was the fact that despite almost facing a moment when the boat was about to go through a catastrophic capsize the skilled sailor sailed through the accident with an aplomb that displayed his perfection with the skill.

He has recently announced that he is looking at taking up the Velux 5 Oceans 2010-11 as his next challenge and rest assured the offshore sailor will come out with flying colors in this event as well. This will be the sailor’s third all around the world event after the Around Alone in 2002 and the Vendee Globe in 2008. Derek Hatfield is confident that the experience that he has gathered from the above will go a long way in creating a psychological challenge for the game and is also hopeful that the obstacles will even themselves out because the determination that the sailor will bring on board will be a roller of an experience.

Associated with the Spirit of Canada team Derek Hatfield also teamed up with the club to organize the first Open 60 in Canada. The event may have carved a hole in Derek Hatfield’s otherwise untarnished sailing profile because it was prone with accidents and his boat also sustained massive mast damage when it rolled over in the Southern Ocean. However, like all great sailors Derek Hatfield reflecting the Rolex never die spirit knows that such incidents are only tests that one has to live through and if one comes out a winner by the end of it the challenge is worth it.

Rolex brand perfectly captures Derek Hatfield’s spirit and commitment to excellence and is proud to have him enrolled in annuls of the Rolex sponsored Canadian Sailor of the Year.

Time is something that we can’t hold on to no matter how much we try and no matter what we do to hold it back. Yet time seems to have a little more control over our lives, it escapes every time we try to hold it back and when we think that we have just claimed a grasp on it time asserts its flexibility. Rolex watches have made a pact with time, and has very successfully captured it within the parameters of design and performance. Rolex watches hold time, displays its accuracy and then goes ahead and styles time in the masterpieces of time keepers that it creates. The meticulous craftsmanship that goes into making time tick in Rolex watches is one that involves a lot of time dedicated research and creative designing.

Innovativeness is the second name to Rolex and when a wearer puts on his watch and compares the time accuracy with other watches, the question asked is- what’s best your time or mine? The only answer that is most probable and also a fact is that since Rolex makes a promise to deliver accurate timing and also keep it, the inevitable answer would be that the Rolex time is the best. Even if the idea might sound a bit far fetched the idea is that since time in the real sense can’t be captured really, Rolex undoubtedly makes the best effort to display its precision. Cameron Mathison as an actor and a TV show hosts understands time in more ways than one. He has fine tuned his performances to a note of delivering perfection because he has suited his histrionics in front of the camera to time. Every moment that is enacted in front of a camera has to follow the guidelines of a good timing, a role and its performance is ineffectual in making an impact if all that it delivers is a staid and done to death rules of good acting. Experimentation is the key to a great performance because it respects the changes that time brings with it and makes a situation adapt to the changes that life has to deliver.

The Rolex Explorer II asks to be respected for the way it designs a crafted timekeeper around the complicated notion of time. Rolex Explorer II is not only a good looking watch but it also carries around with it an attitude that is noteworthy. Rolex watches never leave much to be asked regarding the fact that here one can view the most accurate timings from the most stylish of watches. The Rolex Explorer II follows from the Rolex Explorer that has made a mark for itself in the field of watches in particular and Rolex in general drawing inspiration from the environment around and making itself adaptable to the most inhuman of conditions. The Rolex Explorer II is the ideal watch if you are looking at catching the right time in all conditions and at all times. The watch is a superlative chronometer and with a date display and a bezel that has 24 hour engraved on it the watch presents a character that is unbeatable. The self winding watch also incorporates a great waterproof system that keeps it water proof to 100 meters. The watch is also crystallized in sapphire and its 40 mm size and steel material finish completes the look of the watch. The Rolex Explorer II sports a white dial that complements its steel finish and the bezel is readily functional enough to read the current time in different time zones and helps in distinguishing day time from night hours.

A metal that shines and a woman that sparkles, attract every eye’s attention. Such are the qualities of the Rolex Lady Datejust Steel and Canadian actress, Ellen Page. Both of them combine style with strength, the most natural combination for winners. Rolex is known for creating exceptional pieces that transcend the barriers of time and beauty creating classic models that are coveted by all. Rolex Lady Datejust Steel is a watch that appeals to the ladies with its remarkable qualities that matches their taste. The model has even been redesigned to mark a new statement in the world of fashion accessories. It now boasts of smoother lines and an enhanced dial to satisfy the quest of watchmakers who stop at nothing short of perfectionism.

Ellen Page, the very talented actress, is known for her brilliant and perfected performances in films like, Juno, Hard Candy, Smart People, and X-Men: The Last Stand. She received both Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for Best Actress for her role as the title character in the movie Juno. She was also applauded within Canada for her roles in the films, Pit Pony and Marion Bridge. Her performances have also been well received on television as is evident from the shows that she has been a part of namely, Trailer Park Boys and ReGenesis. Her potential has been recognized by different forums as she was named in the Entertainment Weekly’s future A-List stars list. In addition, she was nominated for Time’s 100 Most Influential People list and has also featured on the 86th position on FHM’s Sexiest Women in the World list.

The Rolex Lady Datejust Steel too has qualities that cannot be missed by the connoisseurs. With the original Rolex self winding movement, it is a certified Swiss chronometer. Sized at 26mm, this watch is available in two color options, namely, steel and steel with 18 carat white gold. Like all Rolex watches, it has supreme technology that leaves no scope for compromise. It is sturdy time piece that remains waterproof up to a depth of 100 meters or 330 feet. 904L steel is utilized in the making of its watch case. Being a super alloy, it ensures maximum resistance against corrosion. The bracelet too is a work of fine art. The perfectly sculpted edges have been smoothened to further guarantee better comfort with better looks. The new clasp ensures a more convenient opening and closing, making it possible for the user to adjust the length of the strap. The more than 100 moving parts that combine to make this piece, work in perfect harmony.

Similarly, Ellen Page the actor in perfect sync with her work and performances has been working since she was only ten years old when she first appeared in the telefilm, Pit Pony. She has worked in a number of Canadian films and has even won numerous awards like the Canadian Comedy Award, Independent Spirit Award, and the Satellite Award. She has thus won the admiration of many with her great performances. It is the same case with the Rolex Lady Datejust Steel that continues to steal hearts of people world over with its great looks and brilliant mechanism.

Beauty with the brains is not as remote a reality as it is made out to be. A stereotypical notion that the beautiful aren’t wise and the wise aren’t beautiful is only that, a hackneyed stereotype that has literally been put to death with the coming of the new age woman. Rolex appreciates this reality and shows it when it seamlessly stitches the beauty of its watches with the accuracy of the mechanism that runs it. Not only are Rolex watches uber cool in their designs but they also serve accuracy with as much zest as they promise they will. The Rolex Lady Datejust is a watch that not only enhances the Rolex brand image a notch higher but also ensures that the Rolex brand name stays there. Which other luxury brand can deliver this kind of a combination of elegance and superior mechanism. The Rolex Lady Datejust is not only a watch but a defined luxury item. It carries in it an aspiring quality that people would want to put an effort into for owning. The beauty and the brains of the watch lie in the way it ensures that not only will it dazzle the onlooker with its accuracy but also set the hearts racing with its striking looks. Amanda Walsh is not only an actress but also a former VJ with the Canadian television station MuchMusic.

Amanda Walsh who was born and raised in Quebec has been in love with the camera from a very young age. She also dabbled in stand up comedy for along time going on to win0020a gold medal at the 2000 Improv Games annually held in Canada. Amanda Walsh between creating video comedies with friends and creating a documentary on swing revival was also serving as a waitress. It was while she was on the job that the actress was asked to audition as a VJ for MuchMusic history. She has hosted and co hosted a variety of programs that include MuchOnDemand, Fandemonium and Much Top Tens. The actress found that her acting talents were not to go on waste when she was cast to play a character role in Smallville. Other films that the actress has done include These Girls, Sons and Daughters and is recently acting in Ghosts of Girlfriend’s Past.

The Rolex Lady Datejust is all of 31 mm in size and the fact that such a small dial can actually lock in both a supervised precision in the mechanism that runs it and controls the hands that tick across the mother of pearl finish of the dial is an amazing actuality. The diamonds and yellow gold finish of the watch is also striking and creates an impact on the beholder and wearer alike. The bracelet of the watch is a President that also features a Crown clasp. This is another element of the watch that is peculiar to the Rolex house of watches. The self winding movement of the watch is what creates a distinctiveness in the watch that also redefines why the beautiful also have a perfectly coordinated movement running them and adding to their beauty. The Rolex Lady Datejust is also waterproof to 330 feet and is crystallized in sapphire. Set with brilliants throughout the watch and a design that is simple but catches your eye at the first glance, the watch makes life for its wearer much more beautiful. The Rolex Lady Datejust has a date calendar in it that makes time watching a lot easier because it has a Cyclops magnifier. This magnifier ensures that the time in the watch can be viewed even in the foggiest of weathers. The Rolex Lady Datejust is not just a watch but like Amanda Walsh combines beauty with brains.

Fighting of the waves and battling the winds the competitors challenge each other over the waters in the regatta. Rolex has always been an active supporter of sailing events around the globe and thought its unflinching partnership it brings about some of the best regatta championships known to man. From promoting the event to supporting the expansion of the regatta and awarding the remarkable sailors, Rolex eagerly partners the organizing committees in creating world class championships. In the United States Rolex has been an active supporter of sailing events form many decades now. Collaborating with New York Yacht Club Rolex assisted in creating a number of events that draw several sailors and numerous spectators. One of the most illustrious events brought by the New York Yacht Club and Rolex, the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup is known for its immense competition. One of the most high profile sailing championships for amateur sailors the NYYC Invitational Cup offers a very high degree of competition.

This year the NYYC Invitational Cup was held from the 16^th to the 19^th of September over the Rhode Island Sound and the Narragansett Bay. A total of 19 talented teams competed in the NYYC regatta challenge and represented 14 different countries from all over the globe. Rolex assisted in supporting the event as well as actively promoted it using the web platform as well as ESPN. The competition held over four days was captured by the Emmy Award winner Gary Jobson who lent his expertise due to the sponsorship of Rolex. Competing in a total of 11 incredibly challenging races, the teams used every skill to stay ahead and lay claim to the title. After a close fight between the various yachts, the NYYC team led by Phil Lotz took the title of the NYYC champion.

Close behind them was the Canadian team that combated the shifty conditions and was a mere 11 points behind the forerunners. Representing Canada at the NYYC Invitational Cup was the incredibly talented Royal Canadian Yacht Club team that stunned the spectators with its fantastic ability on the waters. Skippering the Royal Canadian Yacht Team was the remarkable sailor Terry McLaughlin who used his experience and skill in guiding the crew towards the finish line. Always finishing the race in the top four the Royal Canadian Yacht Club team even won one of the 11 races by a nautical mile. However the Canadian team could not retain the lead and claim the top prize.

Putting up a commendable performance, the Royal Canadian Yacht Clubteam put up quite a fight and using the skill of the team and the leadership of Terry McLaughlin staved off the other competitors to claim the number two spot on the NYYC Invitational Cup. The top honours slipped passed the Canadian team by a few points and was awarded to the American NYYC team. Although the tremendous performance by the Canadian team was appreciated and duly recognized by everyone, the team looked determined to claim the NYYC title the next time around.

Rolex is proud to support a regatta like the NYYC Invitational Cup that forms a proving ground for illustrious teams like the Royal Canadian Yacht Club.