Nomination offer Organizing Committee

PUNTA ALA

TUSCANY - ITALY The Event is organised by the Circolo Velico Cala Civette with the joint effort of the PuntAla Camping Resort, both based in Punta Ala.

The Committee will cooperate with the National and International Class Associations.

Due to the importance of the event we can obtain the sponsorship of all local and regional administrations involved so far. Punta Ala is located in Tuscany, one of the most famous and attractive regions of central Italy (south of ). The proposed venue is situated by the Tyrrhenian sea, a portion of the wider temperate Mediterranean Sea. Distances Logistics

Milan: 400 km Venice: 560 km

The venue is serviced by Pisa (Airport): 130 km important international airports: Florence (Airport): 160 km Rome (3 hours driving) Florence (2 hours driving) Rome (airport): 215 km and Pisa (1 hour and a half driving).

Logistics Even by car the European driving roots will leed the partecipants straight to the venue through the E35 from Switzerland and other North European countries, E45 from Germany and far east Europe, E25 from France and far west Europe. Few kilometers away from the nearby SS1 Aurelia highway (E80) lies the venue of easy access for cars with trailers even of considerable size.

Distances

Grosseto (Train Station): 42 km

Follonica (Train Station): 13 km

LOCATION - The venue is located between two marinas: Punta Ala, famous in the world of sailing for having hosted important international regattas,…and Scarlino, a new and upcoming marina with a lot of potential in the world of sailing competitions.

CREDITS: F18 Worlds 2004 157 boats, 600 guests among which participants and their friends and family members. 8 days of regattas and events with a lot of sun and wind. CREDITS: 2006 F18 National Championships 53 boats, 200 guests among which participants and their friends and family members. 4 days of regattas and events with a lot of sun and wind. CREDITS: 2007 European Championship Tiger & FX One Cup

26 Tigers and 5 FX-One, 400 guests among which participants and their friends and family members. 5 days of regattas and events with a lot of sun and wind. For further images unfold this photo album

CREDITS: 2008 European Open Championship

More then 90 boats, 350 guests among which participants and their friends and family members. 2 days for measurements and weights, 5 days of regattas. Parties, concerts and other social events made it special. For further images unfold this photo album CREDITS: 2009 TOP CAT World Championship

Official venue and organizing committee on September 2009 (5-12 sept.), 170 boats (K1,K2,K3), we had 450 guests among which participants and their friends and family members. 2 days for measurements and weights, 5 days of regattas. Parties, concerts and other social events made it special. For further images unfold this photo album CREDITS: 2010 World Championship

Official venue and organizing committee on June 2010 (12-19 jun.), 50 boats (supplied by Laser Performance) 2 days for measurements and weights, 5 days of regattas. For further images unfold this photo album CREDITS: 2011 World Master Championship

Official venue and organizing committee on June 2011 (10-17 Jun.), 300 boats, we had 850 guests among which participants, their friends and family members. 2 days for measurements and weights, 5 days of regattas. Parties, concerts and other social events made it super special. For further images unfold this photo album CREDITS: 2012 DART18 World Championship

Official venue and organizing committee on September 2012 (1-7 Sept.), 100 boats, we had 450 guests among which participants, their friends and family members. 2 days for measurements and weights, 5 days of regattas. Parties, concerts and other social events made it terrific. For further images unfold this photo album CREDITS: C A T D A Y S Nowaday a must! Since 2007, every year, about 40/60 boats. 200/250 guests among which participants and their friends and family members. 3/4 days of regattas and social events with a lot of wind. Logistics - An organisation already tested for international events: assistance for the regatta, a warm welcome and professional support. SEA CHARATTERISTIC:

The water temperature during the summer months is between 18° and 24° degrees Celsius.

The waters are clean and certified by international organisations which control the quality of the environment. Logistics – Our secretary and beach staff will take care of all participants and companions before, during and after the days of regatta. A web site could be available for on-line entries, N.O.R and immediate details or infos. As an example visit the official web site referring to the last organized event... dart18worlds2012.com Golf of Follonica Piombino

Regatta Area (assumption)

Elba Punta Ala CHARACTARISTICS OF THE REGATTA AREA:

The Gulf of Follonica, in front of the Island of Elba, encloses an area of the Mediterranean Sea well protected from strong currents and very strong winds.

Days of wind per month (min. 4 bfr)

25 2008 2009 2010 20 2011 2012 15 10 5 0

April May June July August October September

CHARACTARISTICS OF THE REGATTA AREA: During the summer months (april-october), regular afternoon thermal breeze, which make sailing pleasant and fun. The sea surface is never too rough and it allows good sailing even with strong winds; protected from strong currents and rough waves. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LANDING AREA: the beach gently declines into the sea and allows the surf to break soon, making it always comfortable to exit and return. 400 mt. is the stretch of beach reserved to major sailing events. A water distribution system is available along the beach, allowing participants to easily rinse their boats. The beach area is subject to 24h survaillance. Accommodation & Services The PuntAla Camping Resort extends over a surface area of 27 hectares on the sandy shores of the Tuscan coast, in a shady ancient pinewood with a luxuriant undergrowth of typical Mediterranean plants. The beach extends for about 900 metres, sloping gently towards the sea, ideally suitable for children. The vegetation of the pinewood is a protected naturalistic heritage, and the subject of special professional attention, even on the part of our visitors. A vast nature park, under the shade of tall maritime pine trees and secular cork trees, where a thick undergrowth of Mediterranean plants shape pitches and creates privacy: an ideal habitat where camper-vans, caravans and tents blend harmoniously with the environment.

150 TENT PITCHES

• 350 CARAVAN, CAMPER-VAN AND TENT TRAILER PITCHES

• 10 COMMON SANITARY BLOCKS with showers, toilets, hand/dish sinks. Private bathroom available upon request. Wheelchair access

• 4 PUBLIC BARBEQUE GRILLS

Pitchs: • well shaded • average size 90 sqm • 300 mt. maximum distance from the sea • 150 mt. maximum distance from public toilets

60 BUNGALOWS “PUNTALA” (2 to 5 adults + 1 child with air conditioning)

112 MOBILE HOMES “EASY” (2 to 5 adults + 1 child)

15 MOBILE HOMES “Club” (2 to 6 adults)

The comforts of home by the sea: functional and comfortable bungalows and mobile homes, allowing you to completely relax while on holiday. The comforts of home by the sea: functional and comfortable bungalows and mobile homes, allowing you to completely relax while on holiday. Supermarket, bazaar, bars and restaurants by the sea and surrounded by pine trees, with half or full board options, beach services, entertainment and much more: a vast assortment of services for a “tailor-made” holiday Supermarket, bazaar, bars and restaurants by the sea and surrounded by pine trees, with half or full board options, beach services, entertainment and much more: a vast assortment of services for a “tailor-made” holiday Supermarket, bazaar, bars and restaurants by the sea and surrounded by pine trees, with half or full board options, beach services, entertainment and much more: a vast assortment of services for a “tailor-made” holiday Discover Tuscany

Maremma: a land to be explored in the search for authentic flavors and ancient traditions, where cuisine and folklore are both and genuine historical. Located halfway between Florence and Rome, it is the cradle of the Etruscan civilization. Maremma: a land to be explored in the search for authentic flavors and ancient traditions, where cuisine and folklore are both and genuine historical. Located halfway between Florence and Rome, it is the cradle of the Etruscan civilization. Maremma: a land to be explored in the search for authentic flavors and ancient traditions, where cuisine and folklore are both and genuine historical. Located halfway between Florence and Rome, it is the cradle of the Etruscan civilization. Excursions in the surrounding, along the coast or inland regions and islands (Elba & Archipelago Islands) are available on request. Walking around, riding bikes or easly relax to one of the SPA in the area. An authentic way of life strictly close to nature and wellness.

Contacts:

CIRCOLO VELICO CALA CIVETTE c/o PuntAla Camping Resort loc. Punta Ala 58043 Castiglione dlla Pescaia (GR) Maremma, Toscana - Italy Tel.: + 39 0564 922002 Fax: + 39 0564 920379 Email: [email protected]

Ref. Contact: Mrs. Maria Luisa Cionini