Welcome

Weymouth welcomes a 141 Contenders to the UK

Contender National & World Championships

13th – 22^nd of July 2011

WPNSA-WEYMOUTH, UK

General Information

Weymouth and Portland National Academy is pleased to welcome you to your National & World Championships 2011. Please find in this booklet some general information that we thought might help you during your stay with us. 
 

INTERNATIONAL CONTENDER UK CHAIRMANS WELCOME 

On behalf of the UK Contender Fleet I would like to extend my warm welcome to all attending the 41^st Contender World Championships in Weymouth. 

We are especially delighted that, at time of writing, we are fast approaching the record entry of 146 boats at Garda Italy in 2004, especially in these times of austerity.  We are therefore extremely appreciative of all the competitors and helpers who have travelled long distances to get here from the eleven Nations around the world.  

In return the UK class have arranged the best venue in the United Kingdom for these championships, venue for the 2012 Olympic Sailing.  We have also an excellent social programme where we can all meet up with our friends from past

Championships and share our days sailing experiences. 

We hope you all have an enjoyable regatta and exceed your personal goals and aspirations and I can personally assure you that I have booked the weather well in advance so expect the best conditions for contender sailing. 

Finally, my thanks go to all involved with the organisation and running of the regatta.  Please do not hesitate to make contact with a UK Class Association Representative should you have any queries or problems during the week, we would be delighted to assist in making this the best Contender World championships we possibly can. 

Nick Noble

UK Class Association Chairman

Arrival  

Welcome to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. Upon arrival you will need to proceed to gate 4 (please see enclosed map) you will then require an access code to enter into the dinghy park (1739) Please drop your boats in the designated unloading area, (see map enclosed) then remove vehicles via gate four and park them in the main WPNSA car park/overspill car-park. Please note that due to high numbers of pedestrians on site no vehicles are permitted into the main dinghy park, in-front of the main building. The main changing rooms, showers and toilettes will only be shut for cleaning between 5am-7am, to access these out of hours please use access code c1739 and turn the handle anticlockwise. It is important that all cars reside in one of the WPNSA car parks, and are not left in the main dinghy park, please see map within this document.   

Caravans/campervans

If you are camping with us then please report to reception to collect your permit and handbook.  You will be able to use the same access code 1739 to gain entry into the campervan area.  

Race registration & Briefing

Registration will be in room 6 (see measurement plan for exact location) on the bottom floor of the events hanger and you will need to register for the Nationals and Worlds separately. You will need to come and sign your registration form, collect the most up to date SI’S, collect your tally number & some extra bits for the worlds specifically. Here you will also gain your happy hour tickets, please bare in mind that all entries include all the socials. Outside the race office you will find the official notice board which is a glass kiosk (see measurement plan for exact location)  

Nationals Registration & briefing 

Registration-Tuesday 12^th 13:00-17:00 & Wednesday 08:00-10:00 room 6

Briefing- 10:00 on Wednesday 13th in the marquee  

Worlds Registration & Briefing 

Saturday- 16^th 08:00-17:00 & Sunday 08:00-11:30 room 6

Briefing- 10:00 on Sunday 17^th in the marquee 

There is a practise race for the Worlds on Sunday the 17^th at 13:00; you will find the schedule of race for both Nationals and Worlds inside your Sailing instructions. Please also be aware that you can come and register before you have been through measurement. 

Measurement 

Measurement will take place on Saturday 8:30-17:30 & Sunday 8:30-11:30, this will happen in the main event hanger, please see attachment measurement plan for details.

Cafeteria/social tickets 

During the events, if you require additional social tickets you can purchase these from our reception. Please not that availability is limited. 

The cafeteria will be open all day from 8:00am serving hot and cold food. The bar will stay open till last orders at around 11.30pm, unless there is a social on in the evening then the bar will be open later.  

Nationals Social calendar  

Worlds social calendar  

Pasta after Sailing

A free bowl of pasta will be served immediately after sailing on each race day. This will be served up in the cafeteria.

Daily Prize giving & Happy Hour

On most days of the events (see Social Calendars) there will be a Happy Hour in the Spinnaker Bar where all drinks will be at a reduced price.

In your joining packs for the Nationals you will find 1 dated beer voucher. This can be redeemed for a free drink only at the Nationals Prize giving buffet

In your joining packs for the Worlds you will find 7 dated beer vouchers. These can only be redeemed during Happy Hour on the day they are valid except those for Friday 22^nd July which must be redeemed at the Championship Dinner.

On the days when a daily Prize giving is scheduled this will take place in the Spinnaker Bar. Thanks to the generosity of the many event sponsors there are plenty of spot prizes to be won and these won’t just be dished out to the race winners. Be warned though, you have to be there to win, if you number is called out and your not there then the prize will be re-drawn! Note that to spread prizes about spot prizes are limited to one per competitor  

Prize Draw – Win a new Sail!

During both events we will be selling raffle tickets for a prize draw that will be made at the Worlds Friday Prize giving. The prizes for this draw are as follows: 

1^st Prize: A voucher for a new North Dacron Contender sail

2^nd Prize: A Waveloft trailing Contender Top Cover

3^rd Prize: A Craftinsure logo’d  Slam sailing jacket 

These prizes are well worth winning and many thanks again to the generosity of our Sponsors. If things go to plan you will be approached during the event to buy some tickets – please support us as all proceeds will be ploughed back into the event for the enjoyment of all. Don’t worry if you are unable to attend the Worlds prize giving, you will still win the prize if your ticket is drawn.  
 
 
 

Things to do

The WPNSA is lucky enough to be in the heart of the famous Jurassic coast, England’s first natural world heritage site. This means there are fantastic walks and biking available from our door step or if you would rather you can visit the classic sea side resort of Weymouth, with its beach and idyllic leisure harbour which nestles perfectly alongside the rugged "Isle" of Portland, here you will find numerous shops and restaurants along with many activities run throughout the summer months. For more information please ask at our reception were you will find a number of leaflets on things to do in the area.

Useful contacts numbers

Local Marine engineer Dan Stuttle: 07973 325180

Local Sail maker Steve Moatt 01305  826616

Local Rigger Andy Gordon 07774 633419

Bussells chandlery based at the marina next door  01305 785633

    Taxi  01305 777777

    Minor injuries clinic 01305 820341

    Tourist info 01305 785747.   

For further information on the surrounding area please contact our receptionist who is based in the entrance to the academy or you can call her on 01305 866000

reception@wpnsa.org.uk 

From all the staff at The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy we wish you a successful racing. Any questions please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff by contacting 01305866000 or email reception@wpnsa.org.uk 

WPNSA

“SAILING FOR THE WORLD”          

2011 International Contender World Championships 

Many thanks to our Event Sponsors

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