2007 International Moth World Championships

Note from Mark Robinson (President IMCA) - June 2007 ######################### Dear fellow Mothies, I have just spent 2 days at Circolo Vela Torbole concluding the final arrangements for our World Championships in a little over 3 weeks time. The following will provide some more information for you apart from that contained in the Notice of Race. EARLY ARRIVALS Please note that there is a very big Optimist regatta at Torbole that will only finish on 14 June, so if you had planned to arrive earlier than this you will not be able to store your boat inside the club grounds as it will already be full. So plan to arrive on or after 15 June. RACING MATTERS Registration will be carried out at the club office when you arrive, remember to bring 250 Euro in cash for the entry fee, along with a copy of your boat insurance and measurement certificate. As mentioned in the NoR, we will be doing the standard “P” courses consisting of 3 laps with the usual cross the finish line at the end of each lap and the race concludes once the leader has crossed the line. We will however have an option of running a 3 lap windward/leeward course on any day where the wind is not quite steady. This is a work in progress and I anticipate no more than 30% of races will be W/L courses. There will be an International Jury, and an experienced (English speaking) local race officer, something that is required when the water depth is 200+ metres and marks cannot easily be moved. The Pre-worlds will consist of 3 races only, mainly to assist the locals in practice for setting our unusual P courses. There will be basic prizes for this event given out at the Opening Ceremony. There are no approximately 60 entries as of today according to CVT, so can I suggest to all of you to practice some close quarters maneuvering before you come, rather than crash (at high speed) into other boats during the event. We have not had a major incident between 2 foiling moths as yet (as far as I’m aware) and I do not wish our World Championships to be spoiled by a severe injury because something like this! ACCOMODATION Rohan Veal had previously organized a group booking at the Hotel Santoni in the centre of Torbole, however I notice that not too many of you have booked into this hotel. I have just stayed at this hotel and for those still without accommodation, there are still about 7 rooms left in various forms. I can highly recommend this hotel as it has new interiors, free wireless access, free bike usage, and a number of other assets. It is reported to have the best breakfast in town (which is of course included in the price). It is a haven for top windsurfers, mountain bike riders and the walls are filled with autographed posters of some of the world’s best sportsmen. NON RACING ACTIVITIES The opening ceremony most likely be held in the Town Square on 24 June at 6pm, and if so, you are all required to attend in whatever national attire you have so as to showcase the moth class to the local public. The club will endeavor to have a large screen up in the town centre showing footage of the moth class. Drinks and basic finger food will be provided. The night before the Reserve Day (yes it’s a reserve not a lay day), the Italian Ronstan distributor will be shouting a free pasta night for all sailors at the club. We will hold the IMCA Annual General Meeting at the club on the morning after the Reserve Day (28 June), and continue it over to the following morning if needed. The agenda will be released in the coming week. The club is also organizing some other activities for the family members (and sailors on the reserve day) nothing is compulsory and is only provided for your enjoyment. There will be up to 15% discount on things like mountain bike tours, rock climbing, canyoning and other things that Garda is famous for. The club will also try to organize a ‘pay as you go’ boat for people to watch the racing from the water. The Closing ceremony will be held at the club, it will consist of the usual prize presentation, followed by drinks and a stand up buffet dinner. MEDIA The event will attract significant media attention despite being at the same time as the America’s Cup match. Oskar Kilburg (official photographer of the AC Victory Challenge and last Volvo Ocean Race) will be in attendance as will a number of local Italian photographers. Also the Italian Sailing TV channel will be producing a 30 minute piece to be aired across Europe in the month following the Worlds. I ask that all of you cooperate in providing interviews and photo opportunities to help make this a success and promote the class worldwide. SUMMARY So all in all, this will be the Worlds you do not want to miss, perfect scenery, perfect wind, perfect cappuccinos (it’s your shout Mr Payne), good boats, good racing, and same friendly moth atmosphere we are famous for. If you are at all in doubt about coming, then quit your job now, polish your boat off and get yourself to Garda in 3 weeks time! See you in Torbole, Mark Robinson - President International Moth Class Association ##################################

Important You must enter online at the club website, but can pay their entry fee at registration. Full sail measurement will be done by a local accredited measurer supplied by the club, and random hull measurement in the days before the champs start as per the NoR. You MUST bring a copy of your current measurement certificate!

Schedule Sat 23.06.2007 - Pre-Worlds Race 1 & 2 Measurement and registration Sun 24.06.2007 - Pre-Worlds Race 3. Measurement and registration. Opening ceremony Mon 25.06.2007 - Race 1 & 2 Tue 26.06.2007 - Race 3 & 4 Wed 27.06.2007 - Lay day, social event Thu 28.06.2007 - Race 5 & 6 Fri 29.06.2007 - Race 7 & 8 Sat 30.06.2007 - Races 9 & 10. Closing ceremony

Sailing The sailing club is "Circolo Vela Torbole" - http://www.circolovelatorbole.com/ located in the windy north end of Lake Garda.

Accomadation Note from Raimondo June 2007 For accommodation during the worlds we will be pleased to make special offers to all sailors @ www.appartamentistella.it apartments www.villastella.it hotel Regards and good wind to all Raimondo Tonelli _________________________ Note from Rohan March 2007 "Just letting you know that we have found some better accommodation at Torbole for the 2007 Moth Worlds... www.hotelsantoni.com It includes big buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and very clean (double and 2 single beds option) rooms. Price to be confirmed.\ If you have made a booking with me, the hotel manager will email/call you all to confirm your bookings. If you did not make a booking with me, then you need to contact the hotel for a new booking. It looks likely that this hotel will be full, so we also have an overflow into another hotel, that they will organise for us as well. Both hotels are about 10 minutes walk to the club and right in the middle of town. If you have any further questions, please email the hotel manager (Fabio Toccoli) on info@hotelsantoni.com, as he will look after you from now on." _________________________ As the area is very popular in summer, competators are advised to book in for accommodation early (and to get good rates). Rohan found some nice accommodation (3 stars - with a pool) at http://www.hotelifigenia.it/ for a 25 euro a night p/p with breakfast! It is literally 200m to the club and 200m to all the cafe's and restraunts. It also has views looking out over the water towards the western side of the lake. If you are interested in staying here, let Rohan know how ASAP (with your tentative arrival/departure dates), as we can only get that rate if I book everyone in together (ie 50 people or so) before then. If you are after camping, there is a big place about 15 min walk to the club, but you will need to book directly with the site as early as possible, as it is always full. A tent site is 10 euro or a "half camping place" is 5 euro per night. There are cabins available as well, but not as good as the hotel above and cost more money. Their number is (0464) 502 222. If you are after something nice and spacious (15-20 mins walk to the club), I would suggest Hotel Elisabetta (www.hotelelisabetta.com). Prices are around 45-60 Euro a night p/p. It looked quite good, especially if you have kids. The only 4 star places in Torbole are as follows: www.effehotels.it (around 60 euro a night for bed and breakfast at either 'Caravel' or 'Club Hotel La Vela') www.hotelpiccolomondotorbole.it (around 70 euro a night for bed and breakfast) Feel free to book these yourself. The sailing club website also has a list of hotelsat : http://www.circolovelatorbole.com/eng/partners/hotel/