Wireless Communications – SAILING Champions League: Asia Pacific – FINAL
The Wireless Communications – SAILING Champions League: Asia Pacific – FINAL will be conducted by the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia.
Steeped in a rich tradition of racing excellence and top class facilities the club will host the event in association with New Tack Consulting.
- The racing venue will be from the CYCSA.
- The social venue will be the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia. The Club will be a hive of activity over the long weekend – come along and soak up the atmosphere.
THE REGATTA PROGRAM
PROGRAMME
| Welcome Fri 8 March |
1800 |
Training/Practice Sessions all day. Book online. CYCSA (all competitors, volunteers and race officials) |
| Day 1: Sat 9 March |
0900 | Rig Boats |
| 0915 | Training Session Commences | |
| 1100 | All boats off water | |
| 1145 | Competitor Briefing – Patio Area – Lunch BYO | |
| 1300 | Qualifying Series (Day 1) target 16 races | |
| 1830 | Dinner at CYCSA (all competitors, bookings required) | |
| Day 2: Sun 10 March |
0900 | Competitors Briefing CYCSA Patio Area |
| 1000 | Qualifying Series (Day 2) target 24 races | |
| 1200 approx | Lunch supplied (rolls from bar) | |
| 1830 |
CYCSA: Presentation of Day 1 and 2 results |
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| Day 3: Mon 11 March |
0900 | Competitors Briefing CYCSA Patio Area |
| 1000 – 1300 | Qualifying Series (Day 1) target 16 races | |
| ALL BOATS RETURN TO SHORE | ||
| 1300 approx | Lunch supplied (rolls from bar) | |
| 1400 – 1600 | Final Four Series (latest warning before 1600) | |
| ASAP | Presentation/Champagne dockside CYCSA | |
| CYCSA Bar Open from 1200 (Kitchen closed) | ||
| (Food available from Chef til 1500) |
ENTRY – ELLIOTT LEASE FOR TRAINING
SPECTATOR PROVISIONS
Book a boat to view races..call the club on 82484222 or email: [email protected]
OR, watch races from wharf or Birkenhead tavern.
NOTICEBOARD & OFF-WATER EVENTS
Noticeboard Announcements:
Elliotts are available for lease all day Friday 8.3.24 Book Here
V5 of Sailing Instructions now online….* DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER FORECAST, VENUE NOW AT CYCSA!
PLEASE PLAN AHEAD FOR A HOT WEEKEND!
SKIPPERS: PLEASE MONITOR YOUR CREW’S HEALTH AT ALL TIMES AND ENSURE ALL ONBOARD HAVE WATER
ALL RIBS WILL HAVE WATER SUPPLIES
COMPETITORS ARE WELCOME TO USE SHOWER FACILITIES DURING THE DAY
SOCIAL EVENTS
Friday: Welcome Night
Friday 8th March, 2024 6.00pm for 6.30pm at the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
The Welcome Night will be held on in the CYCSA’s Patio area where complimentary pizzas, chips will be served. A complimentary free beer/wine/soft drink will be served.
Price: Free
Saturday: Regatta Dinner
Saturday 9th March 2024, 6.30pm for 7pm at the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
The Regatta Dinner will be held on in the CYCSA’s well-appointed function room, Horizons.
The Regatta Dinner is open to partners of competitors, all volunteers, and club members.
Price $60pp.
Sunday: Pacific Night
Sunday 10th March 2024, 6.00pm for 6.30pm at the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
Dress in your colorful Hawaiin shirt.
Discounted cocktails and free Kava served by the Vanuatu team
Kava Price: Free
Wide range of club meals available
Presentation (all competitors)
Monday 11th March 2024, immediately after racing on the dock at CYCSA.
Champagne spray for winners including 1st Open, 1st Youth and 1st Female skipper.
SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
Regatta Sponsor: Wireless Communications
Many people are involved in the promotion, organisation and running of the 2024 Asia Pacific Finals
We would like to thank them all for their wonderful support.
Opportunities exist to assist in sponsoring this event as major or minor sponsors….
Please contact: [email protected]
OTHER INFORMATION / ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation
Quest Resort is the ideal place to stay, just 10 metres from the action and rooms available with a view of the racing!…it doesn’t get any better….
Accommodation is also available near the CYCSA is available locally at The Peninsula Hotel Motel, just 2.6kms away (10% discount for NSL participants), and through local Airbnb offerings in the North Haven area. The nearest large centre is Port Adelaide, with many accommodation options, and a host of pubs, clubs and great places to eat. It is about a 10 min Uber ride away.
Limited unpowered camping for entrants can be booked at the CYCSA on 08 8248 4222
There is also the option to be billeted with Club members.
Things to do
If you want to explore outside of the sailing weekend, Port Adelaide, with its extensive maritime history, is a hip area with many pubs, clubs and great places to eat. There are plenty of things to do in Adelaide and its beautiful surrounds. More information [here].
For those interested in wine, you have come to the right place, with the Barossa and Clare Valleys, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale no more than an hour away.
VOLUNTEER REGISTER
Volunteers Required
The CYCSA would be interested in hearing from you if you are in a position to volunteer for any of the days over the March long weekend.
Please complete the attached application form and we will gratefully respond as asap.
