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2014 Volvo Gill Optimist British National & Open Championships WPNSA 02/08/2014 - 08/08/2014 |
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Racing updatesNewsVolunteer Rota - Sign up now Earlier website issues are now resolved and the Volunteer Rota for the 2014 Optimist Nationals is up and working! Loads of choice on the volunteer rota at the moment so please pick a duty or two! Volunteer HERE (01/07/2014) Wn a Volvo for the next IOCA Event  Huge Congratulations to Stephanie Harper winner of the Volvo for the Nationals! If you missed out this time, why not sign up straight away for a chance to win a Volvo for the EOS? As part of its continued support of British sailing, Volvo Car UK is offering Optimist families the chance to win a Volvo for a championship event this summer. Wherever you are heading this season, do it in comfort and style in one of the latest Volvo models. To be in with a chance to win, simply Click Here and choose the event you are entered into. (02/09/2014) Welcome BBQ - PreOrder your Tickets Now We have some delicious food for the opening BBQ on Sunday night (3rd August). Food will be served from 4pm onwards, and we would encourage Regatta Fleet sailors and parents to eat early, before the Main Fleet return to shore. Each Option comes with potato salad, coleslaw & mixed leaves. Sailors tickets are heavily discounted but must be pre-booked. ALL BBQ tickets (sailors and supporters) must be pre-ordered and paid for (International sailors/supporters can pay in cash at Registration - all other payments through goCardless) Tickets should be collected at registration. Note: Due to the numbers involved for the BBQ, no other catering will be available at WPNSA on Sunday evening. However, the bar will be open. ORDER TICKETS HERE (29/07/2014) Evening Meals The caterers at WPNSA will be offering evening meals: Saturday evening (18:00-19:30)in the Cafeteria Monday - Friday Evenings (17:30 - 19:00) in Spinnakers Sunday BBQ - pre-ordered tickets only. Menu available in the event information documents. Pre-ordering will be available during registration and daily from reception. Please order before 12noon to guarantee supper! Purchases on the night - subject to availability. The bar will be open in Spinnakers each evening - except Saturday as there is a wedding at WPNSA. (29/07/2014) WPNSA General Visitor Info We have been asked to draw your attention to the following points: Car Parking Parking is free and we ask that cars are parked in the designated car parking spaces. The dinghy park must be kept vehicle free for the safety of all pedestrians and to maximize boat space. Drying Room After you have been on the water feel free to use our drying room, located opposite the changing rooms this will be left open for your convenience. Please note that leaving items in here is done at your own risk. Lockers Before you head out on the water, feel free to use our lockers to keep all your valuables safe. You can obtain a locker key from reception. You will be required to leave a £10 refundable deposit. Cafeteria During the event the cafeteria will be open from 8am each morning, and throughout the day serving lunches and also suppers from 17:30 to 19:00 most evenings (see daily menu). Children Children under 10 are only permitted on the premises if accompanied at all times by an adult. Please remember that you are responsible for all children you bring onto the WPNSA site. Skateboards/Scooters Skateboards, scooters or similar are not to be used anywhere on site. Dogs Dogs are permitted on site but must be kept on a lead and any mess must be cleared away immediately. Chandlery Mark Barnes runs Weymouth Sailsports from our site and offers a range of onsite chandlery services, catering for the needs of the dinghy sailor. Mark can be contacted on sales@weymouthsailsports.com. For further information, please see WPNSA General Visitor Info (29/07/2014) Accommodation Available Due to a last minute cancellation, Portland house has a twin room available. To enquire, please contact: Debbie Woof RYA Portland House, Mulberry Avenue, Portland, DT5 1FA Office 01305 828946 Mobile 07712631775 E-mail debbie.woof@rya.org.uk (27/07/2014) Gill Kit Trials Are you looking for new kit? Want to try before you buy? Visit Gill in the registrations hangar on Sunday 3rd August at 10am for you chance to get your hands on some Gill gear to trial at the Nationals. All you need to do is fill out a feedback form telling them what you thought of it. Theres a limited supply so get there early to avoid disappointment.  (16/07/2014)Discounts available at Gillmarine.com  Use Offer Code: OPINAT14 (16/07/2014) Want to know more about measurement? We need you to become an IOCA Measurer! Maintenance Measurer Course Ian Harris (IOCA Technical Officer) with Andy Felton and Steve Main will be running a Maintenance Measurers course at the Nationals. The course will cover Foils, Spars, Sail Numbers, Paperwork and an introduction to Sail Measurement. Places are limited. Sail Measurement Course Following the Maintenance Measurers course on Wednesday, Debbi Smith from the RYA has agreed to sun a Sail Measurement course on Thursday. Cost of the sail measurement course is £35 Payment should be made via the following goCardless link Pay Here For more details please contact technical@optimist.org.uk Please sign up for either/both course/s by clicking on the title as soon as possible. (30/06/2014) Ribs...Ribs...Ribs... Do you, or your club have a rib that could be used to support sailors in Regatta Fleet at the 2014 Volvo Gill Optimist Nationals? If so, we'd like to hear from you as soon as possible. Currently, waiting lists are in operation for all regatta fleets. Priority will be given to sailors whose parents/clubs support the fleet by providing a rib (because this enables us to offer places to sailors other than themselves). (11/06/2014) Date Reminders Entries: 31st May end of 2 instalment payment option 1st June - Win free entry to Nationals ends 2nd June - Last date for sailors not meeting entry criteria to be entered in regatta fleet 30th June Last date for requests to switch fleets 30th June Entry Closes Refunds: Before 12th June in full 12 June 11 July 50% (provided the entry had been paid in full by 30th June) After 11th July - no refund. Registration: 2nd August - 1030 until 1630 3rd August - 0900 until 1100 Registration after this time will only be available in exceptional circumstances, and by prior arrangement, which must be requested no later than 30th July. (31/05/2014) |
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InformationVOLUNTEER ROTAVolunteer For a Duty Please volunteer for a duty as soon as possible. We need all roles to be filled prior to the event. All families are expected to volunteer during the week. Volunteer Duty Info A basic guide to all the volunteer roles. We do expect ALL families to help out during the week. There really is something for everyone! Regatta Fleet Parents - On Water Volunteers All Regatta Fleet on-water roles now filled. There are still plenty of slots on the main volunteer rota, please sign up now. Regatta Fleet - On Water Rib Slots Regatta Fleet - On Water Helpers Event DocumentsOptimist Class Rules Main Fleet DocumentsNotice of Race - Main Fleet Posted 13/02/2014 Main Fleet Sailing Instructions Please download, print and bring a copy with you to the event (v5.1 - 25 July 2014) RYA Prescriptions Regatta Fleet DocumentsRegatta Fleet Co-ordinator Gillian Schonrock gillian@schonrocks.com Notice of Race - Regatta Fleets Posted 13/01/2014 Regatta Fleet Sailing Instructions Regatta fleet SI guide A guide to Regatta Fleet Sailing Instructions Which Regatta Fleet? This document is for those sailors who are not sure which fleet to enrol into at the Optimist National Championships. It does not form part of the Notice of Race and is just intended to be supplementary advice. Before reading this, you should read the entry conditions set out in the Notice of Race, to see which fleets you are eligible for. Under 8 Policy We have had several younger sailors who have taken part in Regatta Fleet at the Nationals in recent years. They have learned an enormous amount during the week, made some great friends, and had a fantastic time. We would like to continue to welcome younger sailors, and hope that you find this a useful guide to deciding whether your sailor is ready to come and join us. IOCA Grades Are Changing This year, IOCA (UK) has brought out a brand new Log Book. In case you are not sure which Log Book you have, and what is required for entry to Regatta Fleet at the Nationals this year, we have set out what the new/old levels are and what you need to have done. Regatta Registration Form Please could all Regatta Fleet Parents download, complete and bring the form to registration. What to Bring Checklist of things to bring to the Nationals....kitchen sink is optional! MeasurementSnap, shackle and strop Essential reading for all Regatta Fleet & new sailors. A simple guide to all the basic safety controls that you need to have in place before your child sails. If in doubt just ask, we are here to help you. Measurement Procedures - All fleets Important information regarding measurement procedures for all fleets. Please ensure you have read through the relevant procedure and have all the correct paperwork/kit with you BEFORE joining the measurement queues. Main Fleet Measurement Form Please download, print and bring with you to registration Main Fleet Measurement - What you need to bring Main Fleet Measurement Enforcement Main Fleet Measurement Fixed Penalty Tariff Regatta Fleet Measurement Form Please download, print and bring with you to registration Regatta Fleet Measurement - What you need to bring Reminder: Whistles Please note that Class Rule 4.2(a) requires that whistles shall be carried securely attached to the personal buoyancy device. Checks will me made during the event to ensure competitor compliance. Reminder: Optimist Painters Reminder: Mainsheet Clips Buoyancy Tests The buoyancy test is a requirement in the IODA class rules under 3.2.7 Buoyancy: 3.2.7.4 The owner is responsible at all times for the buoyancy and for ensuring that at intervals of not more than 12 months the buoyancy is tested and the measurement certificate endorsed by a measurer or a responsible club officer. The measurement certificate shall not be valid until so endorsed. Event InformationThe Event BookletLots of important information about the event. Please take time to read through all the documents This year all the pages from the Event Booklet will only be available online, for download and printing as required Chairman's Letter Venue Welcome Contains important site access information Daily Event Programme Sailing and Social Activity Programmes. Times were correct at going to press - but are subject to change. Please check noticeboards and listen for announcements regarding additional activities and updates/changes to the published programmes. Site Plan Notes: We need to be able to launch by fleet. Country/region/club teams and families will not be able to have sailors from different fleets in the same area. No road trailers in the dinghy park area at any time for any reason! Mini Racers please ensure that boats, kit and sailors allow access for any Paralympic sailors who need to drive out to the crane platform WPNSA Indicative Race Areas Tide Chart WPNSA Evening Meal Menu Previous National Championship Winners Trophy List RIBSIf you are planning to bring a RIB to the Nationals for safety and/or support purposes, you must contact the relevant co-ordinator for details regarding registration: Main (Senior & Junior) Fleets: Paul Thompson IOCA & Event Safety Officer safety@optimistsailing.org.uk Regatta Fleets: Gillian Schonrock IOCA Regatta Fleet Co-ordinator gillian@schonrocks.com Rib Registration/Launching etc RIBs should register with WPNSA reception on arrival, and then self-launch. At the first safety brief drivers should collect flags, trailer tags, fuel cards (not for visiting RIBs or for support only RIBs.), call-sign sheets and safety brief doc. IOCA Rib Registration Form To be completed for ALL Ribs attending the Nationals. Social & ActivitiesUpdates coming soon.... Sailing & Social Activity Schedule Times were correct at going to press - but are subject to change. Please check noticeboards and listen for announcements regarding additional activities and updates/changes to the published programmes. Maintenance Measurers Course - Sign Up Here Want to know more about measurement? We need you to become an IOCA Measurer! The course will cover Foils, Spars, Sail numbers, Paperwork and an introduction to Sail measurement. Places are limited - Please sign up as soon as possible. Sail Measurement Course - Sign Up Here Following the Maintenance Measurers course on Wednesday, Debbi Smith from the RYA has agreed to sun a Sail Measurement course on Thursday. Cost of the course is £35. Payment should be made via the following goCardless link Pay Here AccommodationOvernight Campervanning There is limited availability for on site overnight parking for campervans/caravans associated with tevents at WPNSA. More Details Book Here Places to Stay WPNSA is located in one of the finest tourist destinations in the country and has a very varied range of accommodation available within easy reach either on Portland or in Weymouth. Useful links to local accommodation HERE Charter Boats IBI Sailing Ltd are offering charter Optimists for the Nationals Blueblue hull with Optimax Mk III spars, Optiparts epoxy racing epoxy foils, aluminium trolley and top cover. The package includes bailers, paddle, mast lock, mainsheet and all the other small items needed. Price: £395 inc VAT for the event. Insurance £20. Additional days charter are possible. A member of IBI Sailing staff will be on hand during the event. IBI Sailing Ltd Telephone 01243 513002 www.ibisailing.co.uk email: sales@ibisailing.co.uk 3rd Party Insurance If you require 3rd Party Insurance for the event please contact our insurance partners Noble Marine directly via the Noble Marine Website to complete the on line proposal form. The premium is £26.50 GBP for the event for a third party indemnity of £5,000,000, with no refunds being applicable for termination of the policy. When payment has been made on line, sailors will be able to print off their own policy. Event Newsletters2014 Nationals Newsletter Regatta Fleet No1 2014 Nationals Newsletter No. 5 2014 Nationals Newsletter No. 4 2014 Nationals Newsletter No. 3 2014 Nationals Newsletter No. 2 2014 Nationals Newsletter No. 1 IOCA (UK) 2014 AGMNOTICE OF AGM The Annual General Meeting of the International Optimist Class Association (UK) will be held at WPNSA, as part of the Optimist National Championships. IOCA (UK) Annual General Meeting Wednesday 6th August 2014 at 18:00hrs All event attendees are invited to attend, only members of the Association may vote. Agenda Coming soon... Report - Treasurer Report - Training: Teams Report - Marketing No report - position Vacant Report - Development Update: 5 Year Plan Report - Euros2015 Proposal for Incorporation Document for discussion. Decision will require a vote at the 2014 AGM Any questionsContact: Sharon BullockEmail: admin@optimist.org.uk Tel No: 07713 499225 | ||||||||||||
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