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The Final Countdown has begun!

From this moment on, we're transmitting from the Mayan Riviera.

64 boats are already on the beach. The Hobie Cat Factory Team has broken a world record by completely assembling a Hobie Cat 16 in 7.5 minutes. The best experts in the world, under the command of Doug Skidmore and Matt Miller work like Formula 1 pit mechanics.

The Reception Center is ready. The flags of more than 30 countries are now waving with the Mexican Caribbean Breeze. The multinational staff is working on the final details on every area: TV Production, journalism, photography and Telecommunications.

The Barceló Mayan Beach is one huge Hot Spot where hundreds of computers have been connected wirelessly with broadband speed.

Paul Ulibarri, the Principal Race Officer of the Mexico 2004 Coca Cola Hobie Worlds 16 declared exclusively to the International Press Center. "The quality and attention to detail that the Organizing Committee has put to this event is impressive" and he added: "without a doubt, this is the most organized Worlds I have ever witnessed."

Lori Monhey, Vice President of the IHCA and Coordinator of this World Championship is supervising the Reception Center, the Competitors Registration, the Regatta Office and the Judges' Room, the Communications Center and every detail of the facilities.

Mexico is ready. Competitors from over 30 countries will arrive tomorrow and on from different flights from all round the globe. The land of the Mayas grants the "flying cats".

And, friends, this is just the beginning.

Visit the Official Website www.hobieworlds.com for information to the minute.

Communication Center

Hobie Worlds Mexico 2004

Mayan Riviera