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Entrants will be able to officially use
the facilities as of Friday 22nd June. However, Chris
Knight (WPNSA event co-ordinator) is going to speak
to others and try to extend this to Thursday 21st June.
The Pre-Worlds is arranged for 23rd -24th
with the number of races suggested at 3 per day starting
at 11:00. The final arrangements for this are open to
discussion.
Measurement will also cover 23rd - 24th,
but also include the whole of Monday 25th
The World Championships is arranged for
26th - 30th, again with the number of races suggested
at 3 per day starting at 11:00. The final arrangements
for this are open to discussion. There is a lay day
scheduled but the day is to be decided.
We have a Jury sorted which is planed
to be:
Peter Scheuerl GER - chairman
Noel Allen AUS
Jeop Straus BEL
Paul Withers GBR
Bill Handley GBR
All have worked with the class in the
past
The PRO will be David Campbell-James.
David is one of the UK’s top race officers; he has been
involved in all the Sail for Gold Olympic class events,
and will be on the water during the Olympic sailing
event too. He is very approachable and keen to make
the sailing at a venue he knows very well, as fair as
possible.
Class international measurer, Chris Henderson
will be inspecting all boats. Inspection will be carried
out in the venue hanger.
The venue will supply all the equipment
needed on and off the water.
I've asked them to put together a budget
based on 100 entrants and to include a reception, plus
something like a BBQ on Wednesday and a gala dinner
on Friday.
WPNSA race team
- Chris Knight – Event co-ordinator
- David Campbell-James – PRO
- Frank Newton – Assistant Race Officer
- James Gollop - Assistant Race Officer
- Peter Jacobs - Recorder
- Catherine Jacobs - Recorder
- Cailah Leask – Public relations
- Sarah James – Social co-ordinator
- Georgina Lee – Bridge control
Travel information for Weymouth
There are three main choices to cross
the channel from France to England. I have listed them
below, with a suggested route for each once you arrive.
Before I get on to this, there are a couple of details
I think are worth mentioning.
1. I'm sure you all know, but just in case, vehicles
in Great Britain drive on the left! You might now be
laughing, but I've seen visitors trying to go the wrong
way up roads when they leave the terminals...
2. There is a problem with immigrants trying to get
into Great Britain from French ports. The best advice
I can give you is not to stop for fuel or any services
within 50km of the ports. Caravans and covered trailers
are a target, and I know of at least one friend of mine
who stopped at a roadside services in England and had
two people jump out from under the cover of his RIB
and run off. This might sound like a bit of a joke,
but it does happen and I think if you are stopped by
customs the fine is GBP3000 for each illegal immigrant.
In reality, it is not something to really worry about,
just think...
3. The speed limit for towing in Great Britain is 60mph
or 97kph on motorways and dual carriageways. It is 50mph
or 81kph on single lane roads.
Which way?
You have three main choices for arriving
in England. The choice is up to you. The shortest ferry
journey is Calais to Dover and the quickest is the Euro
tunnel from Calais to Ashford. However, is you want
to relax a bit and have a shorter journey in England
then the St. Malo to Portsmouth ferry is the other option.
Following are the directions for the most popular routes
From Portsmouth head west on the M27 to
Southampton. Then the A31 towards Ringwood. This road
then joins the A35 at Bere Regis. Continue to Dorchester
and then turn left onto the A354 for Weymouth. Once
you arrive in Weymouth follow the brown signs for Weymouth
and Portland Sailing Academy. You will arrive at a large
yacht marina in the middle of Weymouth and then head
for Portland. After 5 minutes or so, you will drop down
onto a road that has the famous chisel beach on the
right and Portland harbour on the left. This area is
almost completely enclosed by a large wall between the
mainland and Portland and is the site for the Olympic
medal races. Follow this straight low lying road, with
the water on the left and then turn left into Osprey
quay. You will then see the sailing centre in front.
From Ashford Euro tunnel terminal take
the M20 heading west towards London. You will then take
the M26 for a short distance and join the M25. Head
west towards Heathrow then take the M3 to Southampton.
Once you arrive in Southampton, follow the A31 towards
Ringwood and then use the directions above for Weymouth.
From the port of Dover head west on the
A20 to Folkestone then the M20 to Ashford and Maidstone.
Then follow the directions from the routes above.
Following are the links to the above route
options.
http://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/ferry-routes/ferries-france/portsmouth-france
http://www.eurotunnel.com/
http://www.poferries.com/
Sport Massage Service
Ocean Motion Physiotherapy will be delighted
to provide treatments for the MPS Skiff sailors during
their worlds. The clinic is conveniently located by
reception in the main WPNSA building.
Fees are £55 for a one hour session
and £45 for a 45min session.
10% discount to competitors in the MPS Worlds.
More information about my services can
be found on my website; www.oceanmotionphysiotherapy.co.uk.
The best way for sailors to arrange an appointment is
to call call me on 07968 810883.
If you have any other questions, please
do not hesitate to contact me.
I hope you have a great event and look
forward to seeing you in Weymouth
Katherine Knight
Ocean Motion Physiotherapy
+44 (0) 7968 810883
www.oceanmotionphysiotherapy.co.uk
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