Avis de course 2015 et informations Mondial 500 (NED)

pPan du site Aquavitesse NED

Hi All,

Many thanks for your entry to the RS500 World Championships in The Netherlands, commencing on 1 August.   Not long now …   Please can you share this with your crew.

We currently have 64 entries, so it will be nice and busy, with great racing and socials. The racing is very likely to be in flights as stated in the NoR.

The location of the club is Aquavitesse, La Bruinisse.  See http://www.aquavitesse.nl/admin/documents/bestanden/documenten/files/route_description_e-mail_version_english.pdf for directions.

There is loads of information about the event at http://www.rs500.org/championships/cindex.asp?eid=949

Also, the Programme, SIs, and loads of useful local information are in the attached document.   There is also a plan of the venue attached.

There will be informal training held on the afternoon of Saturday 1 August for those interested – please ask for details at the Race Office.

The social programme is looking great.   Tuesday 4 August will be the Brit Party, so please get your red, white & blue outfits ready.      There will also a Dutch Party, ultimate Bar-B-Q, and an opportunity for a sports massage.  See p.6 of attached for full programme.

RS Support   Michiel Geerling and Richard Rott will be supporting the event for RS, carrying boat specific spares and offering a get-back-on-the-water service if necessary.    Michiel is on 0031 6349 26385.  If you have any specific queries or requests, please contact him before 31 July.

Registration.    You will be able to register at Aquavitesse from 1500hrs – 1900hrs on Saturday 1 August, and from 1000hrs – 1200hrs on Sunday 2 August.  Please register as soon as you can.

There will be a Race Briefing, at 1230hrs on Sunday 2 August in or near the Race Office.

Racing   The first race will not be before 1400hrs on Sunday 2 August.   3 races/day are planned, and 2 on Thursday 6 August.

Catering   There are plenty of options in the harbour and the village.  There will be free tea & coffee in the regatta tent.  Other food and drink can be purchased at Paviljoen West, next to the Race Office.

Youth sailors – If you or your crew are under 18 at the start of the championship, please complete an Under 18 Consent Form, available at http://www.rssailing.org/docs/2015%20Under%2018s%20consent%20form.docx.pdf

Support RIBs – If you are bringing a support RIB, please see p.8 of the attached.

Please feel free to contact me at [e-mail] or [phone] if you have any questions.

See you there!

Best regards,

Heather

Heather Chipperfield

RS Class Association
East Hayes, Grove Road, Lymington   SO41 3RN
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