san francisco 2018 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

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2018 International 14 Worlds Proposal Submitted by Richmond Yacht Club

and the International 14 US Fleet 1 US 2018 I14 Worlds ©Renee Speak Photo Richmond Yacht Club and the US International 14 Fleet invite you to consider San Francisco Bay in California as the venue for the International 14 2018 World Championships.

Proposed Dates: Mid-August, 2018 Host Club: Richmond Yacht Club Race Venue: Berkeley Circle, San Francisco Bay Entry Fee: Entry fees will be comparable to the entry fees of the most recent I-14 World Championships

2 US 2018 I14 Worlds Why You Should Come to San Francisco

• Ideal racing venue on San Francisco Bay • Sailing conditions are predictable and windy • Experienced race management • Newly remodeled club facilities • A unique tourist destination with access to a wide range of activities for everyone

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1997 Worlds - photos courtesy Renee Speak Photo

3 US 2018 I14 Worlds Richmond Yacht Club “This club was built for fun.”

In 1932 a group of Richmond locals joined forces to form the Richmond Yacht Club. United by a common desire to promote affordable sailing, they built their own boats, sewed their own sails, constructed their own club house, and ran their own races. 80 years later RYC continues these traditions as a volunteer yacht club and has grown into a major force in the Bay Area sailing scene.

RYC is a club dedicated to serious sailing while at the same time having tremendous fun. Club members actively race all manner and size of boats--monohulls, multihulls, dinghies, and skiffs.

Our Point Richmond location and excellent harbor facilities make it easy for us to hold both small boat and big boat regattas. RYC has a proud tradition of hosting world class championships as well as a multitude of regattas for Bay Area racers, junior and youth boaters, and RYC members.

Angel Island

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4 US 2018 I14 Worlds Location

Richmond Yacht Club is on the east side of the San Francisco Bay, located in Brickyard Cove, a water-front community adjacent to Point Richmond. This area is nicknamed the “Richmond Riviera”, since the sun is usually shinning and the temperature is quite pleasant, while the San Francisco city front is typically shrouded in clouds and experiences much cooler temperatures. This is due to this area being in the lee of Angel Island which blocks a significant portion of the prevailing wind conditions, making for easy sail to and from the windy race course. Rigging, repair, and socializing can typically be warm and sunny while the racing takes place in the infamous Berkeley Circle race area providing consistent wind across the race area. This is a very fortunate pairing of locations and is why nearly all of the 14’s sailed in SF Bay have sailed from here.

The look of summer in the San Francisco Bay taken from Mt. Tam

San Francisco Bay Bridge

Race course (not typically buried in fog) Fog means wind

Sausalito

Tiburon

5 US 2018 I14 Worlds Club Facilities

• The club house will be undergoing renovation over the next year to modernize its facilities so that by the time the 2018 Worlds arrive, we will have:

ºº A rebuilt main building and the addition of a new building with office space/meeting rooms (primarily for our sailing programs and racing events). ºº Larger men’s and woman’s showers ºº A larger bar and surrounding space ºº A larger dining room area ºº A larger grilling area for those preparing their own steaks/burgers/etc.

• The club has a galley that is open for reasonably priced and excellent quality meals on Friday and Sunday evenings.

• We will be looking into a meal program so that there is food service available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for those who are interested. That way those with local accommodations (for instance in the marina) wouldn’t need to go far for food.

• The club has ample parking space available for those who rent cars.

• The boats will be stored in the dry dock area which is large enough to store all of the boats within the securely gated and fenced club compound.

• Launching will be off the recently rebuilt docks. These were enlarged and configured specifically with the needs of dinghy sailors in mind (see picture on the next page).

• Freshwater hoses on the docks and land.

• No sand.

6 US 2018 I14 Worlds Boat Launching/Storage Facilities

RYC has two dinghy launching areas. One directly in front of the main deck and another dinghy ramp at the beginning of B dock, providing plenty of space to get all competitors off to the race course with minimal hassles.

Boat storage area Dolly storage area Main launch area 2nd launch

Boat storage ’97 Worlds

7 US 2018 I14 Worlds Local Services

• There is a full service rigging and repair shop within a two block walk from RYC.

• There are two other chandleries within 2-3 miles from the club.

• Our yard has 24 hour lighting and power is readily available throughout the yard (120v - remember to bring your inverters).

• There is a full service sail loft within a 2-3 block walk from RYC.

• Oakland has a large international shipping harbor. It is located a short 30 minute drive from RYC making easy work of transporting containers to and from the event.

2 Chandleries

Sail Loft Rigging Shop

8 US 2018 I14 Worlds The Berkeley Circle on San Francisco Bay

“The Berkeley Circle on San Francisco Bay is the best skiff sailing venue in the world. In the summer you count on a 10-20 knot thermal every day. It’s not a one sided track, it has interesting shifts and currents and has little to no commercial traffic. Given the relatively strong winds and the short chop, boat handling is critical. The Richmond Yacht Club is excellent -- always a great race committee (they start on time with square lines and courses!) and a helpful, low-key attitude.”

“The 1997 Worlds at RYC was the best one ever. So why not do it again?”

Kris Bundy - 2000 International 14 World Champion, Multiple US National I14 and North American I14 Champion

“San Francisco Bay is the best and would be perfect for the I-14 Worlds” Howard Hamlin - 2006 International 14 World Champion, 18’ Skiff World Champion, 505 World Champion

“The best place to sail in San Francisco Bay” “All told, if you are looking for the best sailing on the SF Bay, the Berkeley Circle is your windy friend!” Edward Killeen - SF Examiner, January 11, 2011

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9 US 2018 I14 Worlds Race Area

• Team racing will be held between Southamption Shoal Area and the Berkeley Circle • Individual Worlds competition will be held in the Berkeley Olympic Circle area • Both courses are a short 10-15 minute sail from RYC • Easily adapts to any wind direction, typical wind direction is WNW • Historical wind data: http://windandtides.com/historical/2014-8-20

Teams

Race area

©Sean Trew 10 US 2018 I14 Worlds The Racing Area San Francisco’s Berkeley Circle

• Best big fleet racing venue on San Francisco Bay

• Course can easily accommodate 100 boats, so there will be no need for gold/silver fleets • No commercial traffic in the race area

• Winds range 15-25 knots at this time of year • Wind is from predictable direction, race area can accommodate large fleets from any wind direction • No kelp or weed in race area

Major classes hold their big events on SF Bay’s Berkeley Circle

• 2015 Audi Melges 20 Worlds • 2010 Finn Gold Cup • 2014 Farr 40 Worlds • 2009 505 Worlds • 2014 International Canoe Worlds • 2006 Star Worlds • 2013 Melges 24 Worlds • 2005 Etchells Worlds

11 US 2018 I14 Worlds Major Regattas At RYC

• International 14 Worlds 1997, 81 boats • I14 and Wabbit Nationals 2014 29 boats • I14 Nationals 2008, 26 boats • Laser Midwinters West 2010, 104 boats • Leiter Cup 2011, 96 boats • Laser MidWinter West 2014, 84 boats • Etchells Worlds 2004, 72 boats • International Canoe World Championships 2014, 34 boats • Finn Olympic Trials 2000 • US Sailing Women’s Open Championship 1998

12 US 2018 I14 Worlds The Schedule

Saturday Day 1 Team Racing, measurement and registration Sunday Day 2 Team Racing Day 1 Monday Day 3 Team Racing Day 2, Team Racing Awards Tuesday Day 4 Registration check in and measurement, Opening Night Social Wednesday Day 5 Registration 8-10 am, practice race, Club beer can race, beer Thursday Day 6 Race 1 Friday Day 7 Race 2 Saturday Day 8 Race 3, Social Sunday Day 9 Lay day Monday Day 10 Race 4 Tuesday Day 11 Race 5 Wednesday Day 12 Race 6 ©Renee Speak Photo Thursday Day 13 Race 7, Banquet Friday Day 14 Load containers Beautiful windy San francisco

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©Renee Speak Photo 13 US 2018 I14 Worlds Accommodations

A range of different accommodation options suiting the various needs, interests and budgets of the competitors will be available. In order of distance and accessibility to the regatta site, they are:

• Option 1: Local Housing (free to competitors) As the club has in the past, it is looking forward to providing local housing either in club member’s homes or on boats in the marina. While it is the intent of the organizing authority that all competitors seeking local housing be accommodated, we are unable at this time to make that guarantee. At present, we are confident that we can house at least 70 sailors though we anticipate that with good planning and advance notice it should be easy to exceed that number.

• Option 2: Pt Richmond, Albany, and Berkeley (5 to 15 minute drive) To the south of the club, ranging from 5 to 20 minutes away by car, there are a number of hotels and rentals in either Pt Richmond (Hotel Mac is an historic hotel worth considering), Albany or Berkeley. The Berkeley and Albany areas are close to UC Berkeley and offer the variety of restaurants and activities typical of being close to a university.

• Option 3: San Rafael, Tiburon, and Sausalito (15 to 30 minute drive) North of the club, across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, are the cities of San Rafael, Tiburon, and Sausalito. These regions offer a very wide range of housing options in type as well as price. While a bit further away, they are still quite accessible and provide easy access to the wide range of activities to the north of San Francisco (Marin Headlands, etc).

• Option 4: San Francisco (30 to 40 minute drive) Basing your stay in San Francisco will provide you with access to world renown tourist attractions and an exceptional variety to food choices.

14 US 2018 I14 Worlds San Francisco Bay Area Regional Overview

This map shows the location and estimated driving times for the housing options listed on the previous page. Driving times vary significantly depending on the time of day.

San Rafael 15-20 minutes

Richmond San Rafael Bridge

Tiburon 20-30 minutes Sausalito 20-30 minutes

Golden Gate Bridge Race course

Berkeley San Francisco 10-20 minutes 30-40 minutes Bay Bridge

15 US 2018 I14 Worlds Arrival/Departure

The SF Bay area has three international airport (San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose). Most likely international travelers will use the San Francisco airport which is about a 30 to 40 minute drive from the Richmond Yacht Club. Depending on where you are staying, the best option for transportation to/from the airport would be either an airport shuttle, a taxi, or a rental car.

Oakland Airport 25-35 minutes

San Francisco Airport 30-50 minutes

San Jose Airport 60-70 minutes

16 US 2018 I14 Worlds San Francisco Attractions List

• Numerous tours - bus, bike, Seqway, boat, or foot • Pier 39 - tourist wharf with the Aquarium of the Bay, shops, restaurants, family entertainment, sea lions • Alcatraz - Former penitentiary (buy tickets early) • Fisherman’s Wharf - tourist area with restaurants & shops • Dine at an amazing number of restaurants & bars...large collection of Michelin starred restaurants • San Francisco Giants - catch a local baseball game (2010, 2012, & 2014 World Series champions) • Ferry Building - Restaurants & shops and ferry to Angel Island • Exploratorium - science exploration museum • Ride a cable car down to Ghiradelli Square (chocolate store) • Drive/walk/bike across the world famous Golden Gate Bridge • Golden Gate Park: California Academy of Sciences, Japanese Tea Garden, Conservatory of Flowers, Carousel, Dutch windmill, etc. • See the world famous painted ladies (beautiful Victorian homes) • Visit Chinatown, Japantown, North Beach, Marina District, Haight-Ashbury, SOMA, Union Square, Mission, etc. • Coit Tower - Great view of the Bay • Go to the top of Twin Peaks for a view of the city • Art Museums - Asian, SF MOMA, Legion of Honor, & DeYoung • San Francisco Maritime Park • Presidio has Crissy field park, Walt Disney Family Museum • Yerba Buena Center for the Arts • Performing arts, many venues • Shopping • San Francisco Zoo

17 US 2018 I14 Worlds Regional Attractions List

North, West, & East of RYC Oakland (30 minutes) (1++ hour) • Jack London Square - waterfront shops, • Muir Woods (Coastal Redwoods) restaurants • Oakland Athletics - Major League Baseball team - • Marin Headlands - Beaches & hiking catch a game • Sausalito (views of San Francisco), shops, • Oakland Raiders - Major League Football restaurants • Wine Country - Napa & Sonoma (American) will just be starting • Bodega Bay - hiking • Oakland Zoo • Discovery Kingdom - amusement park • Jelly Belly Factory • Sacramento - state capitol

• Lake Tahoe - Deep blue lake, hiking, gambling (Reno) not day trip material South Bay (1+ hour) • Stanford - world famous university • Great America - amusement park • San Francisco 49ers - Major League football Berkeley (15-20 minutes) (American) will just be starting • The Tech museum - for everyone • World famous university • Winchester Mystery House - unusual • Lawrence Hall of Science • Computer History Museum • Tilden Regional Park - family activities and hiking • Many Silicon Valley Headquarters (Google, Facebook, Apple, etc) • Children’s Discovery Museum

Pacific Coast (1.5+ hours) • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - amusement park • Monterey Bay Aquarium - world famous • Surfing at various locations National Parks (3.5+ hours) • 17 Mile Drive • Yosemite not day trip material better before/after regatta • Carmel - mission, beach, shopping, restaurants • Sequoia

18 US 2018 I14 Worlds About Pt Richmond

Just inland from Brickyard cove, Point Richmond is a small quaint village comprised of many historic buildings. It has many small shops, art galleries, restaurants and a couple of small grocery stores. For those looking for a nearby place for a bite to eat, the restaurant selection spans a wide range of food choices from inexpensive and quick to more expensive sit down meals. Here are the best local dining choices:

• Up and Under Pub & Grill – great pub food and beer (rugby memorabilia) • Little Louie’s – Deli sandwiches and more (breakfast) • Baltic Restaurant – German and American • El Sol – Mexican • Kao Sarn – Thai • Little China – well, yes, Chinese and good too. • Hotel Mac Bar & Restaurant - Traditional lunch and dinner available in historic building • Pkanha’s Brazilian Steak House - A traditional Brazilian Steakhouse • Great American Hamburger & Pie Co. - breakfast & lunch (best burgers in town) • Extreme Pizza - a pizzeria chain...subs too (fun sports photos on the wall) • All’s Fare - walking distance from the club serving breakfast & lunch

Here are a few Pt. Richmond recreation options:

• Golden State Model Railroad Museum • Masquers Playhouse • Richmond Bay Trail • The Richmond Plunge - Bay Area’s largest heated indoor pool • Rosie the Riveter WWII Warship and Red Oak Victory ships • East Brother Light Station - historic lighthouse perched atop an island in the bay

For more information, see: • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Richmond,_Richmond,_California • http://www.pointrichmond.com

19 US 2018 I14 Worlds Thank you for your consideration

The Richmond Yacht Club, its many volunteers, and the US International 14 fleet look forward to seeing you in San Francisco in 2018.

http://www.richmondyc.org/

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