2007 ARAFURA GAMES
Laser Full Rig Open, Laser Radial Male, Laser Radial Female
Laser 4.7 Open,
Optimist Open
RS:X Sail Board Male, RS:X Sail Board Female
To be conducted at
THE DARWIN SAILING CLUB
DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA
12 - 19 May 2007
Yachting Northern Territory, as the Organising Authority, in conjunction with the Northern Territory Government and Darwin Sailing Club will be conducting the Arafura Games Sailing Regatta from 12 - 19 May 2007.
The Notice of Race will be issued in August 2006.
RULES
The regatta will be governed by the current International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS 2005 - 2008), the Notice of Race, the Prescriptions and Special Regulations of Yachting Australia (YA), the class rules of the respective classes (except as changed by the Sailing Instructions), and by the Sailing Instructions.
YA Special Regulations Addendum "A", Part 2 (Off the Beach Boats), will apply to all entrants.
ENTRY REGULATIONS
Entries, together with the entry fee, must be made to the Organising Authority on the official entry form which will be included with the Notice of Race. The fully completed entry form must be received at the entry address no later than 31 March 2007.
Entries may be accepted after the closing date at the discretion of the Organising Authority.
ENTRY AND CHARTER FEES
There is no entry fee for competitors into the Games.
Charter fees areas follows
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Laser Hull & Spars only
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$850.00 Aust
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Damage Deposit
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$500.00 Aust
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Optimist without sail and sail ties
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$400.00 Aust
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Damage Deposit
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$200.00 Aust
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Optimist Complete with sail
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$650.00 Aust.
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Damage Deposit
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$200.00 Aust
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CHARTER BOATS
There will be a number of boats available for charter where needed. Lasers will be chartered as hull and spars only. Competitors chartering Lasers must supply their own sail, tiller, tiller extension, rudder, centre board, blocks and control lines.
Optimists will be supplied as complete boats without sails. Competitors chartering Optimists must supply their own sail, battens and sail ties, sails may be available from the charterer for an extra cost.
Charter boats may be available for sale as complete boats, at a reduced price, at the end of the regatta.
REGATTA FORMAT
The Regatta will be conducted as fleet racing and will consist of 10 races
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12 May 2007
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Registration & Measurement
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Opening Ceremony
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13 May 2007
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Registration & Measurement
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Practice Race
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14 May 2007
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Championship Races 1&2
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15 May 2007
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Championship Races 3&4
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16 May 2007
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Championship Races 5&6
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17 May 2007
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Lay Day / Provision for Resail
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18 May 2007
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Championship Races 7&8
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19 May 2007
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Championship Races 9&10
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Closing Ceremony
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MEASUREMENT
For appropriate classes, each boat must have a valid measurement certificate. Measurement in accordance with class rules may be carried out as per the event schedule. Measurement checks and inspections may be carried out at any time. A boat notified on the water of a requirement for inspection must follow the instructions of the Race Committee.
RACING AREA
The Racing Area will be on the waters of Darwin Harbour, approximately 1 Nautical Mile west of Darwin Sailing Club.
INTERNATIONAL JURY
It is intended that an International Jury will be appointed in accordance with RRS 70.4. If and when such an International Jury is appointed, the decisions of the International Jury will be final. Approval to deny the right of appeal will be posted on the Official Notice Board.
PRIZES
First, Second and Third place-getters in each class will receive Gold, Silver and Bronze medals respectively.
Additional prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the Organising Committee.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Competitors and officials will receive complimentary tickets to the opening and closing ceremony, including meal vouchers. Competitors and officials will be invited to march with their respective Countries, Provinces or States in the opening ceremony of the Arafura Games and join in the festivities.
Welcome Bar-B-Que, presentation dinner and other social events will also be included for Regatta competitors as part of the entry fee.
INSURANCE
All boats competing in the Arafura Games must have third party insurance cover of not less than AUD$5,000,000 (or the equivalent in another currency) for any accident.
CONTACTS
All inquiries, and expressions of interest regarding the regatta, should be directed to the coordinators
Laurie Greenwood
The Darwin Sailing Club
PO Box 117
PARAP NT 0804
Telephone: +618 8981 1700
Fax: +618 8941 0580
Email:
Gary Martin
Yachting Northern Territory
PO Box 1461
DARWIN NT 0820
Telephone: +618 8945 2506
Email: ntya@ais.net.
Also visit the Arafura Games Web site www.arafuragames.nt.gov.au
INFORMATION
DARWIN
Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory and is the northern most capital city in Australia. Darwin is a cosmopolitan city with a population of around 110,000. There are many attractions in and around the city to keep the visitor occupied. In addition, for the more adventurous, the famous Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks are just a few hours drive.
The Regatta will be hosted by the Darwin Sailing Club situated on the Darwin Harbour, approximately five minutes from the city centre. The Club is renowned amongst the cruising and yachting fraternities as being equal to any of the worlds best yacht clubs. The Club provides members and guests with first class facilities that includes waterfront bistro, bar facilities, secure boat storage and ample car parking. The relaxing, friendly atmosphere, warm tropical breezes and the fiery sunset may be savoured all year round.
The Regatta will be sailed in the warm tropical waters of Fannie Bay where the conditions are usually benign. The wind conditions in May range from 5 to 16 km/h and temperatures average around 32oC.
ARAFURA GAMES
5000 PARTICIPANTS 25 COUNTRIES 30 SPORTS
Darwin, in Australia's Northern Territory, will host the 9th biennial Arafura Games from 12 - 19 May 2007.
The Games began in 1991 with 1500 participants from 7 countries in 13 sports. The 2005 Games saw 5000 participants from 25 countries in 30 sports travel to Darwin. Organisers are now planning for the Arafura Games 2007. Teams from the Asia-Pacific and, increasingly beyond, will compete vigorously against teams from Northern Australia and representation from other Australian states. The Arafura Games have become known as an ideal springboard for you, the up-and coming athletes - the athletes of tomorrow. Many use the Arafura Games as a natural lead-up to the South East Asian and South Pacific Games.
Sailing was included as a sport in the Arafura Games for the first time in 1999 and was contested in the Tasar and Laser (full rig and radial) Classes. In 2007 the Laser, Optimist and RS:X Sail Board are the selected classes to be sailed. In May the Northern Territory's constant, dry climate and warm seas presents unparalleled competition and sailing opportunities.
Sailing facilities at the Darwin Sailing Club are of international standard, and the management has a wealth of experience in hosting many national and international events.
The Arafura Games isn't only about sport and competition, but 'next door neighbours' getting together and sharing ideas, conversation and culture. So be a sporting neighbour and come to 2007 Arafura Games.
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
Darwin is situated in the Northern Territory of Australia and is serviced by air, road, rail and sea. Daily scheduled flights operate from every mainland Australian capital city. As the closest Australian capital city to Asia, Darwin has regular international air services from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. Excellent sealed highways in the Territory such as the Stuart Highway (sealed all the way from Adelaide), the Barkley highway from Queensland and the Victoria Highway from Western Australia, all provide ease of access to Darwin. Darwin also boasts an International shipping port with both container and roll-on roll-off facilities and a regular rail service from Adelaide linking Darwin to the national rail network.
Competitors can take advantage of special travel arrangements organised by the many countries sending teams to compete in the various sports of the Games. Competitors will also have the advantage of ambassador greeting at the airport, free shuttle buses to and from the airport and free transport between accommodation and sporting venues.
It is expected that some billeting will be available in close proximity to the Darwin Sailing Club. In particular, any junior competitors who will be unaccompanied should enquire.
