Information about Regatta 2013 12ft Interdominion Championship Hosted by Brisbane Club 4th - 12th January 2013 (TBC)

The Queensland 12ft Skiff Association (on behalf of the Brisbane 18ft Sailing Club) propose to host the 2013 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Brisbane’s Waterloo Bay.

Dates The proposed dates for the regatta will be (TBC):-  Unpack boats & Welcome BBQ – Thursday 3rd January 2013  Invitation Race – Friday 4th  Race 1 – Saturday 5th  Race 2 & 3 - Sunday 6th (Dinner function)  Lay Day - Monday 7th  Race 4 & 5 – Tuesday 8th  Race 6 & 7 – Wednesday 9th (Dinner function)  Lay Day – Thursday 10th  Heat 8 & 9 Friday 11th  Heat 10 & Presentation Dinner – Saturday 12th  Pack up boats – Sunday 13th

Accommodation Excellent accommodation (ranging from Hotels, Motels, B&B, Caravan Parks Holiday Houses and Resorts) is readily available for other sailors and their families in the surrounding areas. Other options include:  Queensland has dorm style accommodation at the opposite end of the marina (price approximately $25 a night)  The Manly Hotel offers suites in Manly Village and apartments at the opposite end of the marina. A discount regatta rate will be negotiated.  A limited number of competitors may also be billeted for the regatta

Boat Transport Transport between the Port of Brisbane and the clubhouse will be arranged for the NZ team. Containers will be deposited beside the rigging lawn for easy access.

Clubhouse Facilities Darling Point Sailing Club has excellent facilities for sailors and also for hosting social events after racing as well as the opening and closing conferences and presentation nights.

The clubhouse is located at Fairlead Crescent, Norfolk Point, Manly QLD

Canteen Full canteen facilities will be made available throughout the day, each race day. DPSS holds a liquor license to cover each race day and presentation nights. Rigging Area Darling Point has rigging space large enough for 40 12ft skiffs with a combination of bitumen and grassed areas. Being at the entrance to the harbour, access to the race area is simple.

Race Committee & Rescue Facilities A start launch and 2-3 crewed rescue boats will be provided for the regatta depending on entry numbers

Spectator Viewing In addition to the clubhouse veranda and Norfolk Point viewing areas, a ferry service will be provided on the race days to accommodate up to 100 spectators with a licensed bar on board.

Local Attractions Brisbane has a lot to offer the supporters of the sailors from scenic bay tours to Stradbroke and Moreton islands, shopping tours, golf courses and world renowned theme parks towards the Gold Coast. Brisbane City is accessible by car or bus within 30minutes.

Contact Details

Queensland 12ft Skiff Association President: Richard Billett 0433 262 245 [email protected]

Brisbane 18ft Sailing Club +61 7 3399 1302 +61 7 3899 2365 [email protected] http://brisbane18footers.com/