The Australian formula 18 Association would like to proudly announce that the 2007 F18 world titles will be held in Yeppoon Queensland, in the month of February on the beach at Rydges resort, http://www.capricornresort.com/ in conjunction with the Keppel Bay Sailing Club http://www.kbsc.com.au and The Australian formula 18 Association

That is interesting I thought that the Worlds were going to be in Jervis Bay about 100 miles south of Sydney. According to the International Formula 18 site this is the link but I cannot get to it right now.


Later,
Dan

Yeah mate,

Vincentia bid fell through for various reasons and alternative bids were prepared and presented to the World Comittee....... After the World Comittee had a good look at the proposals, it was decided to host the event at Kepple Bay, Yeppoon QLD.

Posted on behalf of Mark Laruffa

Hi I see we getting a fair bit of interest for the worlds Australia 2007 as you see from the photos it's a spectacular location sailing conditions are typical tropical Queensland with warm waters and we have wind charts with readings at six am every three hours to six in the evening in the month of February from 1994 to 2006 showing that there is a 80% chance that the wind at 9 a.m. will come in from the East to South-east at 9 to 10 knots and at 12 noon the wind will shift to the east and strengthened to 20 knots every day!!! the location of the course is on the waters adjacent the rydges resort which is surrounded by tropical islands and further out to sea by the Great Barrier Reef the dates have not yet been confirmed but we propose the event to be run from the 18th to the 25th of February the event website is currently under construction and we hope within a fortnight it'll be up and running it will contain all regatta information, on-site booking for accommodation and registration to the event,it will also list any boats that will be available for charter, recommended tourist destinations and flight data.
If you are keen to make any internal flights bookings I would recommend Virgin Blue or JetStar both fly to Rockhampton right now online Virgin Blue have got specials either from Sydney or Brisbane to Rockhampton for as cheap as $89 that's Australian Dollors, Qantas has a domestic carrier called Qantas link they too fly to Rockhampton but only use small propeller type aircraft.
Finally I would like to say that I've been sailing now over 25 years and have competed in national or world events in just about every part of the globe, this event will be truly a special event.
Picture this you are just finishing the fourth race with 18 knots 30° in tropical blue water with a glitter of white caps, you now return to the beach to drop the sails to meet your wife who is ful of joy, as she has been able to watch the first two hours of racing from the cafe located in the viewing area which is located 20 feet above the water surrendered by palm trees, she then dusted off the kids and Put them in the free of charge day-care centre, so she could enjoy a one-hour treat at the resort day spa, you both now head to the pool area to have the evening swim while been served drinks from the poolside bar and enjoying the company of your sailing friends, before making a choice of which restaurant you would like to dine in tonight.
Now! do you think the next time you want to go to a worlds you will need to ask for permission??????????

See You in Paradise.

Further updates will be available soon here.

AUS 2007 Worlds site – http://www.f18worlds2007.com.au

AUS F-18 Association - http://www.f18.org.au/

There is now a bit more info on the F18 Worlds site http://www.2007f18worlds.com/

NOR - http://www.2007f18worlds.com/NoticeOfRace.pdf

For accommodation bookings at the Rydges Capricorn Resort - http://www.rydges.com/meetingsandbusiness/...rcode=F18WORLDS

More info to follow soon including Boat Charter prices / availability, Travel Tips, Alternative accommodation and more.

Below is some info regarding boat freight which will be part of the promotional CD-ROM of which the AUS F18 assoc. plan to include in the competitors pack at this years worlds in France.

$1500.00 Australian Dollars per boat!!


We have arranged a special deal for freighting of boats within Australia and from overseas. An example a high top 40 foot container which will allow packing of 12 boats from the UK to the port of Australia including transport and offloading in Yeppoon at the resort including return freight, providing that the container are full (12 Boats ) the price shall be $1500.00 AUD per boat, this may vary a little depending on which port

To take advantage of this deal we would recommend to appoint a representative from your region to take on the responsibility to organise the logistics required to make this work, this representative would need to make contact with our appointed freight organises regarding the following points.

- desired port of departure
- holding deposits by the 30th of September
- packing requirements
- documentation
- preferred departure date

This is a great deal that has been arranged so you can be part of the best F-18 world titles ever, please arrange your region as soon as possible and make contact on the following e-mails

Chris Caldecoat
Freight Operations Manager
Email : chris@lasersailing.com.au or info@2007f18worlds.com

Don Findlay
International Representative
Email : don@f18-international.org

The 2007 F18 Worlds site http://www.2007f18worlds.com/ has been updated further to include the following.



NOR
On line entry
Accommodation (resort) bookings
Alternative accommodation
Travel Guide
Boat Freight info
Places of interest
Important links
Forum
Very cool promotional video



Come join us in tropical paradise between the 17th Feb and 25th Feb 2007



Formula 18 catamarans, the fastest-growing sailing class in the world, with over 15 different nations, with up to 160 entries, Olympic, world and national past champions with one passion to be the next world champion.

For the first time this event will be held outside of Europe, and we have the pleasure of presenting to you the Australian 2007 F-18 world championships, Yeppoon, Queensland.

The event headquarters nestled amongst 22,000 acres of sprawling tropical landscape is Rydges four-star resort. With 280 rooms, 9 conference venues, a choice of restaurants and bars, with one of the largest freshwater swimming pools in the South Pacific and many activities on offer from tennis, volleyball, lawn bowls to two championship golf courses, or treat yourself at the Day Spa. This venue can cater to your needs, from a fierce competitor to those after a relaxing holiday or a place to party.

Australians take for granted the many beautiful locations this country has to offer, and this is no exception. Just a one-hour flight north of Brisbane in Sunny Queensland there is a small coastal town called Yeppoon, a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding tropical islands that protect Keppel Bay, a large area of open water that will be the host to over a hundred racing catamarans, the event is to be held by the Australian Formnula 18 Catamaran Association with the assistance of Keppel Bay Sailing Club, on the shores adjacent to Rydges Resort.

We are offering you to join us to be part of not a sailing regatta and even more than a championship, ”an event” the 2007 f18 World Championship.

[color:"red"]IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT[/color]
FOR ALL OVERSEAS COMPETITORS FOR 2007 WORLDS

FREIGHT FOR CONTAINERS MUST:
1/ PAYED DEPOSITS AND CONTACT DETAILS ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY THE 10TH OF NOVEMBER.
2/ PAYMENT IS TO BE RECEIVED IN FULL BY THE 17TH OF NOVEMBER.
3/ PACKED CONTAINERS WILL NEED TO BE DELIVERED TO THE PORT NOT LATER THAN THE 4TH OF DECEMBER. THAT LEAVES 18 DAYS FROM MONDAY TO HAVE DEPOSITS PAYED AND 25 DAYS TO HAVE FULL PAYMENT RECEIVED BY THE AUSTRALIAN F18 ASSOCIATION.

My crew and I have booked a 2 bedroom apartment for ourselves and partners at the Rydges Capricorn Resort, Checking in on Saturday the 17th Feb and checking out on Monday the 26th Feb 2007, nine night stay.

The 2 bedroom apartment consists of 1 queen size bed in one bedroom area, 2 single beds in the other bedroom, a full kitchen and laundry facility. Towels, amenities, tea, coffee, rubbish are refreshed every day, however a fully service is not available on this rate. You will receive a linen change every 4th day.

Price is $232 per night, totalling $2088 for the nine nights. That is $522 per person for the stay or $58 per day per person.

The advantages of staying at the resort will include

- Staying with and partying with other sailors
- Close to boats meaning you can sleep in
- Can drink and will not have to worry about DUI on your way back to your accommodation.
- Save fuel travelling to and from the event, or cost of car hire if you fly in.
- Free courtesy bus from Rockhampton Airport to the resort.
- Take advantage of the resorts many activities and facilities such as two golf courses, gymnasium, tennis courts, archery, lawn bowl, massage and beauty centre and much more.

Cheaper rooms are available as low as $187 per night (Quad share) or $46.75 per person per night.

Check out here for accommodation bookings –
http://www.rydges.com/meetingsandbusiness/cwp/corp_bookings.asp?mastercode=F18WORLDS#booknow

Book early to ensure you get a room.

Can't wait........