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Become a 49er Builder
Julian Bethwaite and the International 49er Class Association welcome interested parties to become licensed 49er builders. We are seeking excellent boatbuilders to join our existing builders to help supply the…
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Game on at French Olympic Week
Hyères, France – Among the ten Olympic events, the skiff fleets are in an equipment transition and are not yet required to use the new class legal spars and sails.…
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Eya Guezguez of Tunisia The 49er Class is saddened by the passing of Eya Guezguez (TUN) during a training incident last week. Eya represented Tunisia at the Tokyo Olympics and…
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The Paris 2024 Quad Begins – New Teams, Old Team, New Sails, Foiling On
The Path to Paris is one year shorter than normal, but like normal, Princessa Sophia (Palma regatta) kicks off the unofficial start of the action. All of the 49er, 49erFX,…
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Portugal Grand Prix brought together hundreds of Olympic sailors
Vilamoura Sailing stage centre is increasingly sought after by the main sailing teams from allover the World. The 4th Portugal Grand Prix (Round 2), which was sailed between 20 and…
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“LEVANTE” wind kicks up breeze in Vilamoura
Day 3, the “LEVANTE” wind kicked in today Vilamoura, champagne sailing conditions. The9er’s had a full blast today. In the FX fleet the Danish team Johanne Isaksen SCHMIDT /Andrea SCHMIDT…
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NO SEA FOR SO MANY SAILS IN VILAMOURA
The 5th Portugal Grand Prix, a World Sailing Ranking event, will have in its Round 2, bigfleets in all classes. The 49er Fleet with 30 teams from 12 countries and…
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Gold Medalists Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze BRA win the FX – new team Diego Botín and Florian Trittel ESP who dominated the 49ers
Saturday, February 19, 2022.- The final of the second edition of the Lanzarote International Regatta begins with the 49er fleet, going out to a racecourse with almost no wave that…
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Welcome to Nova Scotia!
NOVA SCOTIA AT A GLANCE
Located on the Atlantic Coast of Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia is blessed with more than 13,000 kilometers of alluring coastline, the highest tides in the world, spectacular lakes and forests, exquisite seafood, and amazing people. We are Canada’s Ocean Playground!
WEATHER
Moderately cold winters, warm (but rarely hot) summers and long, mild autumns. Nova Scotia has a mild overall climate due to ocean currents.
CURRENCY
Nova Scotia uses the Canadian Dollar (CAD). Currency exchange services are available at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport and local banks.
LANGUAGE
Although Canada is officially bilingual (English and French), English is the main language spoken in Nova Scotia, but services are often offered in French as well, particularly in the southwest and northeastern parts of the province.
VENUE LOCATION
Hubbards, Nova Scotia, Canada
The event will be held on the waters of St. Margarets Bay, which has played host to several national and international sailing events over the years. These waters make an excellent venue for the World Championships. The sailing venue has clean water and moderate to strong consistent winds in a spectacularly beautiful setting, with a very active sailing community.
VENUE INFORMATION
SITE ACCESS
The Event Site will be open for access from August 15, 2022. Team containers will be accessible prior to this date at a location near the Hubbards Community Waterfront. Services & Facilities will be available on site August 18, 2022.
LAUNCHING AREA
The Event Site will have 3 separate slipways for launching throughout the designated Boat Park areas. There is a short sail through the Cove and Channel that connects to the open waters of St. Margarets Bay.
COACH BOAT BERTHING & FUELING
The Local Organization Authority will provide a designated area for Coach Boats at the Hubbards Community Waterfront. There will be a Fuel Truck provided near the site with water access for daily refueling, which will provide Debit/Credit payment options.
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FACILITIES
There will be an Administration Office located on site with photocopier/scanner/printer access. Dedicated Wi-Fi networks will be established throughout the Event Site for Competitors & Coaches, Administration, Officials, and Media.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Food services will be available on site for purchase, along with several Recommended Restaurant options in the local community. Nutritious post race snacks will be provided by the Local Organizing Authority and refillable water bottle stations will be available throughout the Event Site.
CAR PARKING
There will be a designated Parking Area located a few minutes away from the Event Site with Shuttles
providing transportation to and from the site throughout the day.
WASHROOM FACILITIES
Facilities will be provided on site to accommodate all participants in this event.
Notice of Race
Open file
Hotel Info
ATLANTICA HOTEL HALIFAX
1980 Robie Street, Halifax, NS
https://www.atlanticahotelhalifax.com/
Tel: +1 (902) 423-1161 / 1-888-810-7288
reservations@atlanticahalifax.com
RATE:
$189 CAD + Tax
VALID:
August 16 – September 6, 2022
BOOKING CODE:
2022 World Sailing Championships
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT
1599 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS B3J 2C3
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yhzri-residence-inn-halifax-downtown/
Tel: +1 (902) 422-0493 / 1-866-716-8133
RATE:
$199 CAD + Tax (breakfast included)
VALID:
August 16 – September 6, 2022
BOOKING CODE:
2022 World Sailing Championships
COMFORT HOTEL BAYER’S LAKE
88 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax, NS B3S 1A2
https://www.comforthotelhalifax.com/
Tel: +1 (902) 405-4555 / 1-855-405-4555
nimfa@comforthotelhalifax.com
RATE:
$179 CAD + Tax (breakfast included)
VALID:
August 16 – September 6, 2022
BOOKING CODE:
2022 World Sailing Championships
HALIFAX TOWER HOTEL (OPENING JUNE 2022)
Tel: +1 (902) 405-4555 / 1-855-405-4555
nimfa@comforthotelhalifax.com
RATE:
$199 CAD + Tax (breakfast included)
VALID:
August 16 – September 6, 2022
BOOKING CODE:
2022 World Sailing Championships
OAK ISLAND RESORT
36 Treasure Drive, Western Shore, NS
https://www.oakislandresort.ca/
Tel: +1 (902) 627-2600 / 1-800-565-5075
reservations@oakislandresort.ca
RATE:
$169 CAD + Tax
VALID:
August 16 – September 6, 2022
BOOKING CODE:
2022 World Sailing Championships
HAMPTON INN & HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON
1599 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS B3J 2C3
www.Halifax.HamptonInn.com
www.Halifax.HomewoodSuites.com
Tel: +1 (902) 429-6620 / 1-855-331-0337
RATE:
$199 CAD + Tax (breakfast buffet included)
VALID:
August 16 – September 6, 2022
BOOKING CODE:
SAI
GROUP NAME:
World Sailing Championships 2022
