P S TION IMCA CHAPIONSHIP - Moth Worlds · 2013. 10. 21. · 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. P S TION IMCA CHAPIONSHIP . Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club April 2013 Proposal to host

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Presenting sorrento, Victoria as the destination for the iMca 2015 World chaMPionshiP.

Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club April 2013

www.sailmelbourne.com.au

Proposal to host the

IMCA 2015 World ChAMpIonshIpSorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club invite the International Moth Class Association to consider Sorrento, Victoria, as the venue for the International Moth Class 2015 World Championship.

Regatta dates: 6-16 January, 2015

APRIL 2013

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ExECutIVE RESponSE to DIRECt QuEStIonS

1. Can you provide particulars of the Club and surrounds (possibly including some photos) that demonstrate how the event could be hosted successfully? Certainly - See pages 9-12.

2. Can information be provided about expected sea, wind, weather and tidal information for the proposed host venue? Yes – Refer page 21.

3. What travel and accommodation information can you provide? See Pages 24-26.

4. What is the container and boat trailer transport options? Boats will be both sea, air freighted and trailed in. Refer Page 16.

5. Can you confirm exclusivity for the event at the proposed venue for the duration of the program? Yes, confirmed.

6. Is there access to the proposed venue prior to the event and if so, how many days prior? Non-exclusive access to the Club will be available a month prior to the regatta. The Club will be operating it’s regular schedule during this time.

7. Has an event like this been run at the proposed venue? Yes, in 2008, SSCBC successfully conducted the World 49er and 29er Championships

8. Is there a proposed organising committee with experience in running a world championship? Yes, the Regatta Director from the 2008 9er Worlds Peter Osbourne will again be available and International Race Officer Ross Wilson will be approached as PRO.

9. What are the suggested dates for running the event? SSCBC is flexible, January is ideal, however November or December are workable too.


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10. Can you confirm the recommended program? The 11 Day program as set out in the EOI doc is acceptable.

11. Can you provide details on how you would see the financials working for the event at the proposed venue? The Club’s finance committee will prepare a budget that works within the parameters of a (less than) $400AUD entry fee. It would NOT be the intention of SSCBC to profit from the event. The anticipated entry fee is $350.

12. Is there any proposed sponsorship to consider? Not at this time, but SSCBC’s track record of attracting sponsorship is unsurpassed in Australian sailing.

13. Will the race committee be ISAF compliant? Yes, most definitely.

14. Can the format be confirmed as being understood and the proposed venue can cater for such a format? Yes.

15. Can the course layout be confirmed as being understood and the proposed venue can cater for such a course layout? Yes, as you anticipate 130+ boats, two courses can be accommodated under the same sailing conditions.

16. Can you describe what the proposed safety and rescue function would be? Safety boats with a 1:10 ratio plus an on water medical team will be provided.

17. Will there be a jury boat available? Yes.

18. Can you describe how the social events would be hosted? The Club has multiple areas for hosting social events including opening/closing ceremonies and daily post race socialising/meals. For the lay day, there are many possibilities for group activity – swimming with dolphins/seals, visit to Maritime Museums, golf. All will be organised and entrants/families can choose.




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19. Can you confirm the facilities are available as required? The Club’s facilities will be available and entrants/ families/supporters will have Honorary Membership for the duration.

20. Can you describe the communications infrastructure that will be available? Refer page 22.

21. Can you confirm that there will be an adequate registration area, measurement area, race committee and jury facilities, and AGM area? Yes, all these facilities will be available.

22. Is there any other features or considerations you want to put forward with your proposal? SSCBC is an ideal facility to conduct a prestigious world championship event. Our waters, with the prevailing off shore breeze, are also perfect for the Moth Class.

Photograph courtesy of www.2sail.net



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Following on from our successful hosting of the 49er/29er Worlds, the Club has been on the lookout for an International regatta that suits our Club.

We know our band of volunteers is ready and waiting and wanting to do it again.

We know our Clubhouse/surrounds facilities are equal to the task.

We know our professionalism in patrol boats/start boats/safety boats fleet is as good as any in Australia.

As can be seen by the endorsement letters at the rear of our submission, we know we have the full support of the sailing fraternity, Local, State and Federal Government.

And we know the waters we sail in are ideally suited to the high performance foiling Moth Class. So much so that some of our high profile members – namely Sam and Will Phillips have gravitated to the class as have other members.

There is no doubt – THIS IS IMPORTANT TO US.

Why SoRREnto WAntS thE Moth WoRlDS



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pRESEntIng SoRREnto, VICtoRIA AS thE DEStInAtIon foR thE IMCA 2015 WoRlD ChAMpIonShIp

• World class regatta management

• A proven capacity to deliver successful major events

• An unconditional commitment to organise a first class event

• Superb sailing conditions with ‘flat water’

• An enthusiastic sailing community

• A unique tourist and holiday destination for all participants

• The hospitality you will receive will be absolutely first class

Photograph courtesy of www.2sail.net



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SoRREnto QuICK fACtS

• Premier holiday and tourist location on the famous Mornington Peninsula

• Population approximately 10,000 in January

• 112 kilometres south of Melbourne

• Site of Victoria’s first settlement in 1803

Sorrento and the Mornington Peninsula are famous for:

• Restaurants, Night Clubs, Pubs

• Twelve world standard golf courses including Portsea Golf Club and Moonah Links, the home of the Australian Open

• Wineries

• Art galleries

• Surf and bay beaches • Fishing, bay cruises, water sports

• Swimming with the dolphins

• Walking, Running and Cycling Tracks

• National Parks

A website that offers a full understanding of the area is www.virtualsorrento.com.au



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pRopoSED DAtES & loCAtIon

ADVAnCE MARKEtIng

6-16 JANUARY, 2015

SORRENTO SAIlINg COUTA BOAT ClUB MorningTon PeninSulA, VicToriA. 1.5 hours drive from the centre of Melbourne, at the southern end of Port Philip.

3154 Point Nepean Road, Sorrento, Victoria 3943 Phone 03 5984 8200 Fax 03 5984 4168 www.sscbc.com.au

Should SSCBC be successful, we will prepare a marketing kit for all potential competitors which will be made available at the prior world regatta in the UK. This would include all useful information regarding accommodation, freight, travel, tides and weather conditions, local tourism etc.





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• Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club is located the southern end of the Mornington Peninsula and is easily accessible from Melbourne.

• The Club enjoys a very strong and friendly, family-based membership with large and competitive fleets of off-the-beach dinghies and catamarans, as well as large and active couta boat and keelboat fleets.

• Our expansive lawns and sandy beaches allow safe, all-weather boat storage and a relaxed, comfortable environment for sailors, families, visitors, supporters, coaches and spectators.

• We enjoy easy access from convenient boat and trailer drop-off areas and public car parks to the beach. We can secure sufficient protected beach access within and adjacent to the Club’s leasehold land for launching and recovery and for trolley and boat storage.

• With prevailing offshore sea breezes, flat water and ideal competitive fast sailing conditions, Sorrento is ideal for all dinghies, sailboards and off the beach boats. During summer months, there are many days when we are able to conduct racing when sea and wind conditions at the northern end of Port Phillip are too severe for racing, or when launching of small boats may be extremely difficult.

• A wide range of single and family accommodation is available in nearby hotels, motels and foreshore or inland camping areas.

ABout SoRREnto SAIlIng CoutA BoAt CluB



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thE CluB hAS hoStED MAny SuCCESSful REgAttAS, InCluDIng:

• 2008 49er World Championships and 29er World Championships

• 2009 Minnow National Championships and Laser Port Phillip Regatta

• 2010 470, Flying Dutchman, Finn, Jubilee and OK Dinghy National Championships, Victorian OAMPS Youth Regatta

• 2011 Tornado and Windsurfer OD National Championships and Victorian OAMPS Youth Regatta

• 2012 Laser State Championships, Optimist State Titles and OAMPS Youth Regatta

• 2013 Minnow National Championships and Victorian Laser Championships

• 2013 (Dec) / 2014 (Jan) 420 National Championships

• 2014 (Feb) 470 National Championships

• 2014 Australian Youth Championships

• The club has significant world class and appropriately qualified race management volunteer members and all appropriate equipment.

• The club boasts modern, fully equipped and well-maintained fleets of patrol boats, rescue craft and committee vessels, with full modern race management, navigational, electronic, communications and safety equipment.



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thE oRgAnISIng AuthoRIty thE oRgAnISIng CoMMIttEE

The organising authority will be the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club.

Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club has a proven track record when it comes to successfully conducting significant national sailing events and world championships on the renowned Port Phillip. The Club offers excellent host club facilities; professional race management; perfect sailing conditions and through support and sponsorship, considerable support for sailors and their equipment.

• Chairman Commodore

• Vice Chairman Club Captain

• Regatta Director Peter Osbourne State Race Officer

• Proposed Principal Race Officer Kevin Wilson International Race Officer

• YA Rep TBA

• Technical Delegate TBA

• Additional experienced members from SSCBC



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fACIlItIES

The Club has a large modern clubhouse with extensive facilities and infrastructure which will be openly available to competitors, visitors and officials during the championship. With extensive deck for viewing, ample shower and changing facilities, catering and on-site function rooms and offices, the Club can easily accommodate the anticipated numbers attending the event.

Excellent facilities and conditions around the Club include:

• flat water, easy and safe launching, unrestricted racing area, excellent prevailing ‘sea breeze’ winds and great climate

• lawn, bitumen, hard stand and beach space for 150+ boats

• clean and easily accessible white sand beach for launching immediately in front of the clubhouse

• jetty, mooring and marina facilities available for on site storage of coach, media, race management and spectator boats

• close proximity to the heart of the Sorrento township including a range of accommodation options, shopping, tourism activities and attractions

• on site catering for breakfast, lunch and dinner within the clubhouse function room

• ample free car spaces and general public car parking

• access to public transport including buses and ferry services

• a complimentary shuttle bus service for competitors and supporters

• successful and extremely popular junior sailing program conducted from the Club that regularly see large number of junior sailors enjoying themselves and who will be keen to be spectators

• an unparalleled fleet of more than 60 historic Couta Boats that provide a charismatic and friendly atmosphere to the Club and surrounds



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fACIlItIES AVAIlABlE on ShoRE

Regatta Office Existing rooms and facilities comprising part of the SSCBC clubhouse will be used as a regatta office.

Press Office A room within the clubhouse will be fully equipped as a press office for local and visiting media.

Jury Room A fully equipped and exclusive jury room is available at the Club for jury meetings and hearings.

Announcements PA systems at the Club allow announcements to be made to all areas.

Changing/Shower facilities Existing facilities within the clubhouse including disabled facilities and ample showers, toilets and urinals, will be made available for competitors as well as temporary facilities if required.

Competitors’ Marquees or Shelters Undercover and weather protected areas will be provided at the Club for competitors for relaxation, socialising and shelter from the elements while not racing.

Catering Breakfast, coffee, lunch, snacks and dinner are available. The clubhouse will feature a large kitchen with full-time staff for the duration of the championships and internal and external serving areas. The clubhouse has function room space for up to 220 people sit down or 300 people standing plus additional space outside on the decks. There are additional outside BBQ’s and lawn.

Drinking Water Drinking taps supplying pristine safe drinking water are freely available throughout the rigging area for competitors to remain hydrated.



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Training Base The Club will offer their facilities prior to and after the event as bases for storage and training. These include briefing rooms with AV equipment.

Boat Park Capacity for up to 200+ boats to be stored within the existing yard and on the beach with 24hr surveillance, lighting and bore water hoses for washing boats down.

Container Park We will appoint a transport logistics coordinator and undertake to take delivery of air freighted boats from the Airfreight terminal in Melbourne and deliver boats to Sorrento. The will be a modest cost for this service. There is space for containers to be unpacked and stored in convenient locations close to the Club. The Wooden Boatshop will accommodate up to 50 containers within minutes of the Club.

Secure Storage Equipment left with beach trolleys and within the rigging enclosure will be safe from the general public while valuables may easily be stored within a secure storage area monitored by volunteers at the Club.

Measurement Halls Existing rooms and facilities within the clubhouse will be used as a measurement hall with separate spaces available for sails and registration.

Repairs and Parts Ships chandlers, sail makers and boat repairers are located within close proximity of the Club. A sail maker will also be available on site. Specialist parts will be available through an arrangement with KA Sails, Mach2 and Bladerider.

Rigging The Club has available ample lawns and the beach for secure rigging areas for the event.



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Viewing Areas The Club features expansive decks and upper level lounges and the race areas will be located so as to provide excellent spectator viewing over the entire course from a range of vantage points in the clubhouse and on adjacent beaches and cliffs.

Social Functions Numerous social functions for all competitors, coaches, family and friends will be arranged at the Club.

Yacht Club Bars The clubhouse and bar facilities will be open and freely available for supporters and family members of competitors.

Staff The Club employs a number of experienced, professional and dedicated full time and casual staff able to provide assistance to competitors at any time.

Free Internet Access Free of charge internet facilities will be available for competitors at the Club, including computers and access to a wireless network throughout the competitors’ lounge.

Shuttle Bus A shuttle bus will be available for competitors use to and from selected pick up drop off points close to competitor’s accommodation and local facilities.

Disabled Access Disabled access is available at the clubhouse.



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RACE MAnAgEMEnt

The regatta will be conducted by Australian International/National Race Officers.

The Club’s race management structures are well capable of conducting simultaneous racing on three or more separate courses. Racing areas will predominately be immediately in front of the clubhouse with no obstructions and no shipping traffic.

International Race Officer Ross Wilson has given his in-principle agreement to participate in the conduct of this event. He will be supported by no fewer than three National/State Race Officers from Yachting Victoria and experienced volunteer race management teams.

Jury members will be determined in consultation with Yachting Australia.

Class Measurers will be fully supported by the Club.



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fACIlItIES AVAIlABlE on thE WAtER

The course area will have the following dedicated resources:

• Start boat – “The Volunteer”

• Finish boat

• Mark laying boats

• Safety boats – rHiBs, at an approximate ratio of 1:10

• Press/media boats

• Jury boats

• Spectator boats

• Separate VHF channel for each course

A number of rigid-hulled inflatable, fibre glass and aluminium boats will be available for private charter.

For the Spectators A flotilla of classic 30–40 foot luxury wooden motor launches and a large power boat with fully enclosed cabin and deck areas for spectators to watch the racing in any weather will be available, organised by the Club.

Race Management Tower The clubhouse tower has clear lines of sight to the rigging areas and entire course area, allowing coordination and overall management of the event and safety procedures.

Sign On/Off A monitored system will be established to streamline and secure competitors signing on and off the water.



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CouRSE AREA EVEnt foRMAt

Port Philip Bay adjacent to SSCBC. All courses are within viewing distance from the clubhouse lounge and from the decks and lawns.

All courses will be designed to meet regatta requirements and will not be affected by commercial shipping.

SSCBC recognise and accept courses and guidelines as set out in the Expressions of Interest.

We are also happy to take up any new racing format changes and initiatives adopted by IMCA at the time of the event.

Photographs courtesy of Nathan Outteridge



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SAIlIng ConDItIonS

Climate The southern peninsula enjoys a variable climate, with warm to hot conditions in summer. The warmest months are generally January and February, which are often dry and prone to hot spells, although respite is provided by the cooling offshore sea breezes off Port Phillip.

Mean Daily Max Temp 26ºC Mean Daily Min Temp 13.5ºC Mean Water temperature 20ºC

Wind The peninsula’s wind during January is traditionally dominated by a local thermal offshore sea breeze effect normally building from 12.30pm through to a peak at 4.30pm of approx 18-22 knots from the south west. This results in generally smooth seas with no swell across the racing area.

A good guide will be to check the following site throughout January 2014 – www.bom.gov.au/vic/observations/melbourne.shtml?ref=hdr (and monitor “South Channel Island”)

Tides The maximum tidal stream runs at 1.5 – 2 knots in the race area. The tidal range is approximately 1 metre.

Photograph courtesy of Nathan Outteridge



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RESultS SERVICE lIVE tRACKIng

EVEnt VIDEo

gRAphIC DESIgn

Provisional Results will be uploaded to the Club and the regatta website and available as soon as competitors come ashore.

The Club prides itself on having provisional results available on the internet before sailors return to the beach. This service may also be configured to dispatch PDF versions of the provisional results to a list of nominated email addresses so the media can receive the results as soon as the boats cross the line. The results will be posted on the Club’s website, while the regatta will also have its own website.

The Trac Trac live tracking system will be provided for the regatta. Races will be able to be viewed live on large screens at the regatta sites and remotely via the regatta website.The live viewer

The live viewer presents the LIVE-tracking to your audience. In combination with TracTracs advanced LIVE-tracking server it allows the spectator to keep track of position on the water, speed, rank, performance indicators and a whole lot more – all in real time. After the event the replay function gives ample opportunity for analysis of the race.

The GPS units

The tracked boat carries a low weight tracking unit that continuously registers the position and other data on the boats performance, which is instantly made available to the spectator via the live viewer.

The event manager

The event manager makes it easy for the organizer to enter event and competitor data to quick and easy set up the LIVE-tracking event. TracTrac also provides a full service solution for the organizers that do not wish to set up the tracking themselves.

The TracTrac System

Live tracking of sport and events Bringing the action to you

unveiLing the decisive moments and factors in sport

Bringing the action to you

TracTrac provides GPS-based LIVE-tracking of sailing events and puts the spectator right in the middle of the competition by providing instant LIVE access to a wide range of crucial information on the sailors’ performance. At the arena, using the internet or watching TV – TracTrac delivers the excitement.

Unveiling the decisive moments and factors in sport

TracTrac unveils the decisive moments and factors of the sailing event and delivers previously unseen overview and insight in all kinds of sailing events. LIVE-tracking excites and engages the audience and opens up the event in a whole new way for spectators, media and sponsors. TracTrac builds on five years of experience with LIVE-tracking in a wide range of sports and has delivered tracking excitement at Farr 40 worlds, World Match Racing Tour, Nordic Military Championships etc.

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The live viewer

The live viewer presents the LIVE-tracking to your audience. In combination with TracTracs advanced LIVE-tracking server it allows the spectator to keep track of position on the water, speed, rank, performance indicators and a whole lot more – all in real time. After the event the replay function gives ample opportunity for analysis of the race.

The GPS units

The tracked boat carries a low weight tracking unit that continuously registers the position and other data on the boats performance, which is instantly made available to the spectator via the live viewer.

The event manager

The event manager makes it easy for the organizer to enter event and competitor data to quick and easy set up the LIVE-tracking event. TracTrac also provides a full service solution for the organizers that do not wish to set up the tracking themselves.

The TracTrac System

Live tracking of sport and events Bringing the action to you

unveiLing the decisive moments and factors in sport

Bringing the action to you

TracTrac provides GPS-based LIVE-tracking of sailing events and puts the spectator right in the middle of the competition by providing instant LIVE access to a wide range of crucial information on the sailors’ performance. At the arena, using the internet or watching TV – TracTrac delivers the excitement.

Unveiling the decisive moments and factors in sport

TracTrac unveils the decisive moments and factors of the sailing event and delivers previously unseen overview and insight in all kinds of sailing events. LIVE-tracking excites and engages the audience and opens up the event in a whole new way for spectators, media and sponsors. TracTrac builds on five years of experience with LIVE-tracking in a wide range of sports and has delivered tracking excitement at Farr 40 worlds, World Match Racing Tour, Nordic Military Championships etc.

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We plan to engage a professional contractor to video and edit the regatta on a daily basis. These highlights will be aired at the Club and will be hosted on YouTube for all to see.

Custom event logos, apparel and other selected merchandise can be organised by the Club in consultation with the IMCA and event sponsors.



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ACCoMMoDAtIon

No other destination on the shores of Port Phillip offer as great a variety of accommodation in so condensed an area and so close to the venue.

A range of four different accommodation options suiting a range of needs and budgets will be offered to competitors, coaches and supporters. Pre and post event accommodation may also be available with each option.

Option 1: Homestay (free to competitors) Homestay accommodation will enable competitors and their support teams to stay with local residents in their homes in very close proximity to the host Club. Capitalising on the hospitality of local residents, this will allow teams to learn a little more about the local area. Approximately 1 – 6 people will be accommodated in each home as a mix of competitors and supporters.

Option 2: Camping Parks Victoria/Mornington Peninsula Shire Foreshore Camping Grounds – the organising authority will work with the Mornington Peninsula Shire to designate a particular area in close proximity to the Club for participant camping. Rental of camping equipment can also be arranged.

Option 3: Holiday Rentals As the Sorrento area is a highly renowned holiday destination there are many short term holiday rental houses available through local real estate agents.

Option 4: Hotels / B&B’s / Motels It is peak season, however, there is an abundance of commercial accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula including hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, serviced apartments and houses for short term rent. The organising authority will liaise with commercial providers and alert them to the demand for accommodation during and around the regatta.



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tRAnSpoRtAtIon

A complimentary shuttle bus for competitors use will operate to and from selected pick up drop off points close to competitor’s accommodation.

A public bus runs from Frankston railway station to Portsea at the southern end of the Mornington Peninsula and there is a stop adjacent to the Club.

The Sorrento to Queenscliff ferry leaves on the hour from both ports. www.searoad.com.au



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onlInE RESouRCES & ContACtS

www.sscbc.com.au

www.mothworlds.org/sorrento

www.mornpen.vic.gov.au (the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council website for Council-controlled camping and tourism information)

www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org (for general tourism information and accommodation)

www.totaltravel.com.au (for camping/caravan park information)

www.virtualsorrento.com.au

www.visitvictoria.com



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BuDgEt In ConCluSIon

SSCBC Committee has endorsed and are underwriting the event.

It is also expected that financial support will be achieved from the Mornington Peninsula Shire, Victorian State Government and Club corporate sponsors. Class sponsors are also welcome.

On behalf of Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club, I confirm that we are prepared to guarantee the facilities and services as stated above and are prepared, if selected, to organise the 2015 IMCA World Championship.

Philip Hall – General Manager Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club PO Box 183 / 3154 Point Nepean Road Sorrento, Victoria 3943 Phone +61 3 5984 8200 Fax +61 3 5984 4168 Email [email protected]

Signed:

Robbie Hiam SSCBC Commodore



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lEttERS of SuppoRt foR SSCBC

Date: 28.2.13 2015 WORLD INTERNATIONAL MOTH CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Thank you for your recent correspondence regarding the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club’s bid to host the 2015 World International Moth Class Championships.

The Victorian Government is a proud supporter of sporting events at all levels in Victoria. Over the past 20 years, Victoria has built an international reputation for its diverse major events calendar and expertise in delivering world-class experiences in a wide range of sports, including all classes of sailing.

I am confident that the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club has the experience and skills to deliver the event to a high standard, providing benefits for both the local area, and the State as a whole.

The 2015 World International Moth Class Championships will be a good addition to Victoria’s events calendar, and should the bid be successful, the event will inspire Victoria’s sailors to become more active, more often.

Yours sincerely,

Hugh Delahunty MP Minister for Sport and Recreation

Minister for Sport and Recreation



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29 January, 2013

It gives me great pleasure to write in support of the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club’s (SSCBC) bid for the 2015 World International Moth Class Championships.

The SSCBC is set in the picturesque seaside town of Sorrento; a playground for all water sport enthusiasts and a renowned tourist destination both nationally and internationally.

SSCBC has always been at the forefront of junior and youth development with many young sailors winning awards and representing Australia in international regattas. The club’s commitments to assisting young sailors reach their full potential at a higher level is paramount.

In August 2005 recognition of the club’s leading role in yachting led to the club being named “Club of the Year” by Yachting Victoria.

Over the years the club has conducted many international, national and state events. More recently the club conducted the World Title for the 49ers (an Olympic class) and the 29ers extremely successfully, and has also secured the Australian Youth Championships in 2014.

The clubs achievements and concurrent successes in staging international events is a direct result of the ongoing commitment, enthusiasm and professionalism of its staff, members and volunteers.

Yours sincerely,

Greg Hunt MP



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16th March 2013

As the Secretary of the International Moth Class Association of Victoria (IMCAV), our association supports and highly recommends the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club (SSCBC) to host the 2015 International Moth Class World Championship.

SSCBC have successfully hosted several IMCAV events including the 2012 Victorian State Titles, various Grand Prix rounds and training weekends. With predominately offshore breezes and well protected coastline, the flat water off Sorrento is fast becoming the premier sailing venue for the Victorian Moth fleet.

The club’s location and surrounding area have a special setting which compare to locations selected to host previous Moth World Championships. The facilities are first class, including professionally staffed race and club management, kiosk, bar, restaurant and very well presented club house; SSCBC basically tick every box of what most sailors like and then add value. The deck overlooking the race course is famous for its view and location.

The club has a competitive growing Moth fleet and an abundance of potential young sailors interested in the class. Everyone at the club is extremely welcoming and accommodating, with nothing being too much trouble.

The IMCAV would be extremely proud to help host this fantastic event again with SSCBC. The level of organisation and proven ability of the club in hosting the highest of quality sailing events will continue to uphold the prestige that the Moth World Championship events’ currently enjoy.

Richard Jackson IMCAV Secretary



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28 January, 2013

Re. 2015 World International Moth Class Championships

I am delighted to hear that SSCBC are bidding to host the 2015 World International Moth Class Championships.

Having very successfully hosted the World 49er and 29er Classes Championships in 2008, along with many other major events subsequently, Yachting Victoria support with great confidence SSCBC’s bid for this important event.

Boasting the Iargest junior/youth participation/membership base of any club in Australia, and a world class OTB training program, SSCBC can readily demonstrate its core competencies in race management, regatta logistics and infrastructure support.

Yachting Victoria wishes SSCBC every success in its bid process.

Regards,

Scott Davies President Yachting Victoria



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29 April 2013

As Chairman of Sail Melbourne ISAF Sailing World Cup, I am delighted to endorse the proposal of SSCBC to host the 2015 World Moth Championships. SSCBC is no stranger to running world class regattas and Port Phillip is one of the best stretches of water in Australia, or anywhere, for sailing.

In particular, the waters off Sorrento are ideal for skiffs such as the 9ers and the Moth due to the prevailing offshore breezes during the summer months. The SSCBC facilities, atmosphere and the club personnel are all absolutely first class and I am confident in providing the highest possible endorsement to the club in terms of its ability to deliver a great regatta and event.

The Sail Melbourne ISAF Sailing World Cup regatta which is held in December each year for Olympic and Invited classes could conceivably invite the Moth Class to participate in December 2014, as a warm-up to the Worlds – should SSCBC be successful. Please see the attached proposal document that further supports that concept.

I congratulate you on your bid and wish you the best of luck.

Regards,

Bruce Griffiths Chairman Sail Melbourne ISAF Sailing World Cup



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21st April 2013

In the year 2008, your club hosted as part and on behalf of ISAF and Sail Melbourne the 49ers World Championships.

In my then role as President of Yachting Australia, l was happy, in fact delighted to endorse and support the application of your club, notwithstanding the implied criticism from many quarters that the club did not have the experience and expertise to handle such an event.

The outcome was stunning in all aspects, preparation, on course race management, involvement of members as volunteers, the general facilities and of course the benefits of sailing in waters that suited the boats.

Sorrento deservedly earned a legacy of running outstanding events.

I support and endorse you application to gain the bid to host the 2015 World Moth Championships.

The Moth, as the worlds most exciting single handed development class would be “at home” in Sorrento waters. In addition the facilities including launch and retrieval offer benefits in my view many other clubs could not contemplate.

Best wishes with your bid, I am sure you will hold a memorable regatta.

Yours sincerely,

Andrew Plymptom Executive Member Australian Olympic Committee Commissioner Australian Sports Foundation



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15 January, 2013

I can highly recommend that the International Moth Class conduct the 2015 World championships at the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club at Sorrento, Victoria.

This sailing club is ideally suited for the Moths. Predominate off shore winds, flat water and fantastic onshore facilities.

We saw one of the best if not the best World 49’er and World 29’er championships conducted from the SSCBC in 2008. The participants loved the conditions, the environment and the hospitality of the people. The club is perfectly positioned and organised to host incredible world class sailing regattas.....and they do it well, with enthusiasm and professionalism.

Sorrento has always been one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in Australia. It lives up to its reputation.

Knowing some of the key Moth competitors, I know they would love the venue.

Good sailing,

John Bertrand AM Skipper, Australia 11 Americas Cup

John Bertrand AM



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16th January, 2013

Ronstan International is pleased to support the proposal for the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club (SSCBC) to host the 2015 World International Class Championships.

As a world leading manufacturer and supplier of deck hardware for dinghies and sailboats we actively support participation in recreational and competitive sailing around the world. In particular we have been long term sponsors of Rohan Veal in his development of the moth class. In addition we have had a long term sponsorship relationship with SSCBC, especially through its junior sailing programs.

SSCBC is one of Australia’s most progressive and successful sailing clubs. It has grown to be the second largest club in Australia and has an enviable record in hosting State, National and World title regattas. We have no doubt that SSCBC has the experience, passion and resources to host a very successful World International Moth Championship. Our support for its proposal reflects our support for the Club, the Moth Class and for events that provide an opportunity for outstanding athletes to compete in world sailing regattas.

Regards,

Graham Cunningham Chairman Ronstan International



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24th January, 2008

First of all, thanks to you and your team for a magnificent regatta. The club did itself proud and it ranks as one of the best 9er championships.

A wonderful event – everything was perfect and the feedback from the sailors has been hugely positive.

Well done and thanks.

Marcus Spillane CEO International 49er Class Association

International 29er & 49er Class Associations



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January 22, 2008

On behalf of the International 29er and 49er Class Association, we would like to thank you and your club members for an excellent combined 9er World Championship. The tremendous efforts of the members and staff made for a memorable and competitive regatta on land and water that I know all competitors will remember fondly.

The juxtaposition of the classic Couta Boats and the modern skiffs at the Club was a great sight. With your tremendous junior program, we hope the skiffs left an impact we will see in your current and future sailors.

Your new club facilities had a test with all the athletes and guests, but the atmosphere gave a chance for the competitors to gather, meet club members and others, which is what is important at these regattas. Your facilities were a haven for all the locals and foreigners alike. Your members mad everyone feel welcome at the event!

The professionalism of the Race Committee and the many volunteers who gave so much time was impressive and they were all dedicated to providing the most fair and consistent raced that any competitor could want! Their dedication was evident and we sincerely thank them for their organization and great races.

I can sincerely say this was one of the best 29er events that I have ever attended. It was clear from the first day that your members cared to put SSCBC’s best foot forward. Their concern to make this event the best for the sailors was evident on everything they did.

Please express our thanks to all the officers, members and volunteers of Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club for a memorable regatta. We hope to return again soon.

Jerelyn Biehl Executive Director

International 29er & 49er Class Associations



Documents

P S TION IMCA CHAPIONSHIP - Moth Worlds · 2013. 10. 21. · 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. P S TION IMCA CHAPIONSHIP . Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club April 2013 Proposal to host