This year, the first World Expo of the 21st century will be held in Aichi, Japan.

To support EXPO 2005 from the ocean, Japan Sailing Federation (JSAF) will hold “International Sailing Series, Celebration of EXPO 2005” on Mikawa Bay, the home of first Japanese Challenger for the America’s Cup Nippon Challenge. “The Wisdom of Nature” is the main theme of EXPO 2005 AICHI, together with its sub themes of “Development for Eco-communities”. Sailing fits these themes for it being an environment-friendly sport that uses wind - renewable energy - as its primary energy source, causing relatively less harm to the environment. We hope that many visitors to EXPO 2005 will discover and explore the fun of sailing and the importance of natural environment through this event.

International Sailing Series is consisted of five International Championship Races for high-level competitions, two Open Races for amateur sailors, and three sailing experience events as listed below. During this period, nearly 10,000 people including 1,500 sailors from 49 countries are expected at the venue.

■2005 Mistral Class, Formula Windsurfing Class Asian Championship
Sunday, April 3 - Saturday, April 9, 2005

■2005 Sailing Spirits Sailing Games
Sunday, May 1 ? Thursday, May 5, 2005

■J/24 Sailing Week 2005
Friday, June 3 ? Sunday, June 12, 2005

■Symposium on global environment
Monday, July 18, 2005

■Kids’ Sailing Camp
Weekends in August and September, 2005

■42nd Snipe World Championship 2005
Saturday, July 23 ? Sunday, July 31, 2005

■International Friendship All Japan Junior Yacht Club Regatta 2005
Friday, August 5 ? Sunday, August 7, 2005

■Cruiser experience
Saturday, July23-Sunday,July24,2005

■Dennis Conner Cup
Sunday, September 18, 2005

■2005 JAPAN CUP
Monday, September 19 ? Sunday, September 25, 2005