12/14/07
2008 New Zealand Nationals

008 RS:X New Zealand National Championship
Day One - Dec 14th

Day One of the RS:X New Zealand National Championship was bright and sunny with a moderate sea breeze giving the New Zealand athletes the chance to size up the foreign competition ahead of the 2008 Worlds which are due to start on Jan 10th 08. On the other hand, the foreign competition is doing all it can to learn all it can about the local winds and water. Vital research for both groups!

The men fleet comprising 48 riders from 18 countries completed 3 races with the top 2 kiwis, JP Tobin and Tom Ashley mixing it with the best Europe could offer. Julien Bontemps (FRA6) heads the leader board with Joao Rodriques (POR75), Caspar Boumann (NED1) right up there with him.

The Women’s fleet comprising 35 riders from 19 countries completed 2 races. This time it seems that the top 5 are all Europeans with a battle developing in the Italian camp between 2 time Olympic medal winner Alessandra Sensini (ITA 25)  and the new kid on the block, Flavia Tartaglini (ITA 1). Barbara Kendall (NZL 15) lies in 7th place with two consistent top 10 finishes.

With two more days of racing to take place, the RS:X Nationals will be the last formal racing before the 2008 RS:X World Championship. 120 men and nearly 80 women are entered for this, the last qualification event for nations wishing to compete at the 2008 Olympic Regatta in Qingdao, China.

Richard Gladwell photo

For more information on this please go to http://www.rsxclass.com/worlds2008.html
Contact: Rory Ramsden rory.ramsden@btopenworld.com

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12/6/07
URGENT CLASS RULE CHANGE FOR MASTS

The following amendments to the Class Rules have been approved to be
effective 6th December 2007.


C.7.2.c) to be amended as follows:

“Hull appendages may be lightly sanded and/or polished providing that the
essential shape and characteristics of the hull appendage are not affected.
On Mark 2 fins and centreboards, the manufacturers’ graphics printed on the
inner layer of the film shall not be affected”.


E.2.2.c) to be amended as follows:

“Mark 1 fins and centreboards may carry the manufacturers’ ‘RS:X Racing’
logo. Mark 2 fins and centreboards shall carry the manufacturers’ ‘RS:X
Racing’ logo.


F.1.2 a) to be amended as follows:

“From the 1st January 2009, the top and bottom sections of the mast spar
shall carry the same engraved serial number as engraved by the licensed
manufacturer in a readable condition”

Download from Documents Page: Here

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12/6/07 UPDATED

RSX EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS RULES AND PROCEDURES

 

1. Current and future availability for RSX equipment storage;

• From now, December 4, 2007 until December 10, 2007 there will be NO additional storage for RSX gear at Takapuna Boating Club
• All racks available are filled
• We strongly advise sailors who do not have racks to NOT leave their gear overnight scattered around the club. 
• There is NO security
• If you do chose to leave RSX gear outside we ask for you to stack the gear up in one corner away from walk ways
• The Takapuna Boating Club needs to be accessible to full-members and to other organized events hosted on site
• On December 10th 2007:  60 racks will be built on the reserve (grass area) next to Takapuna Boating Club.
• On December 28th 2007: An additional 140 racks for a total of 200 racks will be built on the reserve (grass area) next to Takapuna Boating Club

All 180 international sailors RSX equipment will go on these racks outside racks.  The 20 additional racks will be used for temporary rack allotments and spare equipment.

• On December 10th 2007: All international sailors who have arrived early and that have a rack inside the basement will be moved to the outside racks. View: (Takapuna Boating Club agreement handed to you upon payment of your rack)

 

2. Payment for storage racks:

• Before January 3rd rack storage payment is required in order to provide night security
• Until December 25th a storage rack fee is $100 NZ dollars.  In addition a sailor needs to pay $50 NZ dollars for usage of the facilities at Takapuna Boating Club.  In order to have a rack you have to also pay $50 associate membership fee.  Total is $150 NZ dollars
• $50 NZ dollars for associate membership fee that includes usage of the facilities at Takapuna Boating Club
• $100 dollars fee for rack storage
• From December 24th to January 3rd a storage rack fee is $10 NZ dollars a day, for example;
• If you arrive on December 26th it will be $80 NZ dollars
• If you arrive on December 31st it will be $30 NZ dollars
• From January 4th to January 20th storage racks and security are paid by the RSX class

 

3. Allotment (assignment) of racks:
Racks will be assignment by Takapuna Boating Club Administration. 

• How does an RSX sailor get assigned a rack?
• Before arrival each sailor needs to:
• Email Takapuna Boating Club, Sheila Cunningham, SheilaCunningham@clear.net.nz
• This email needs to include: arrival date and name, sailors name, country, and sail number
• Takapuna Club will email back direct instructions of what to do upon your arrival.  This may include placement in a temporary rack until payment for storage and associate memberships fees are paid.  Then you will be assigned a rack
• After arrival:
• If you did not contact Takapuna Boating Club Administration as requested if there is room you maybe use the temporary storage racks
• If you were assigned a rack before arrival you will be notified before via email.  The rack will be labelled with sailors name and sail number
• As soon as possible pay the fee for the rack and associate membership fee
• Updates on office hours will be posted as we adjust to accommodate arriving visitor over the holidays. 
• Currently, Takapuna Boating Club is closed from December 21st to January 2nd.

4. Security:

• Starting December 10th 2007 until January 3rd Takapuna Boating Club will provide security for the outsides racks from 9 pm until 6am every night.  In addition to a security guard at night security cameras will be installed.
• Insurance does not cover lost, stolen, or missing gear. 
• Sailors are advised to lock up their own gear

5. Rules:

• Each sailor can use only the rack he/she has paid for and been assigned.  If an additional rack is necessary depending on availability a sailor can pay for one more rack.  It is the sailor’s choice if he/she wants to sublease the rack out to a fellow sailor.  Note there will be limited extra racks. 
• Keep the area Clean and Tidy.  The reserve area next to Takapuna Boating Club is a city park.  TBC has to ask for permission to use this area. 

We appreciate your cooperation.  If you have any questions please contact Sheila Cunningham, SheilaCunningham@clear.net.nz

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11/29/07
Due to security, weather conditions, and a 'no anchoring zone' there will be NO boat storage overnight directly in front of or next to Takapuna Boating Club.

During the day, however there will be a clearly marked buoyed area northeast of the Boating Club where a coach boat can be anchored for short-term day use only on a first come first serve bases.

The 'no anchoring zone' stretches across the front of the Boat Club due to international cable lines that connect New Zealand to the rest of the World. The consequences of damaging these lines are huge:

1) The regatta will be stopped until they are fixed,
2) NZ will be cut off from the rest of the world,
3) The cost will be in the millions of dollars
4) Mostly likely there will never be another World Event in Takapuna.

It is very important everyone follows the rules and guidelines to anchoring (mooring) their boats. Anchoring is only permitted in clearly marked buoyed area northeast of the Takapuna Boating Club for DAY USE ONY.

We ask for your cooperation, team work and understanding. Strict adherence to the restrictions and rules is a must. We have organized nightly boat storage at Bayswater Marina.

To learn more about Bayswater Marina, facilities, and location: www.bayswater.co.nz

Bayswater is approximately a 20 minute boat ride from Takapuna Boating Club in 'good' weather.

Overnight storage is available and has been reserved for RSX Worlds event at Bayswater Marina. This includes both wet storage (on the water) and dry storage (off the water).

Launching Facilities:
• A four wheel drive vehicle will be provided to assist in launching and boat storage

Fuel Access:
• 95 Octane Gas and Diesel are available at BaysWater Marine
o Accepted Payment: Credit card and Eftpos

To Contact Bayswater Marina:
• Administration, Anita: phone 09 446 1600, email anita@bayswater.co.nz
• Security: phone 09 446 1616, email security@bayswater.co.nz

The only overnight parking near the Takapuna Club is strictly reserved for boats used for the regatta such as rescue boats, committee boat, and mark boats. There will be NO room for coach boats in this area during the night. All coach boats MUST be removed at night. For coach boats there is DAY USE ONLY anchoring northeast of Takapuna Boating Club inside the marked buoyed area. If you have your own tow vehicle and overnight storage location away from site you can use the public launch ramp northeast of the Club.

Rules and Restrictions:
• No overnight storage or anchoring on the water near the Boat Club
• Only limited day use anchoring northeast of the Boat Club in a clearly marked buoyed area.
• Never anchor outside buoyed area due to danger of damage to underground cables.

Day in life of a Coach Boat:
A) Pick up and fuel boat at BaysWater Marina
B) 20 minute boat ride to Takapuna Boating Club
C) Day parking only, in clearly marked buoyed area northeast of the Club
D) Coach, chase around sailors
E) 20 minute boat ride back to BaysWater Marina
F) Store boat overnight either on the water or off

We appreciate your cooperation.

Best wishes to all coaches and competitors!

by Denise Parris

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01/09/07
World Champs - Takapuna 2008
Coach and Support RIBS

Southern Pacific Inflatables are New Zealand's largest Inflatable and RIB manufacturer. As a North Shore based company, we are well placed to serve you for your requirements for the Worlds and the future. We have a strong following in the Yacht Club and coaching market, and have several size boats to offer as required. The Southern Pacific range are renowned rough water performers and ideally suited to Takapuna conditions
Southern Pacific Inflatables will have a number of boats available for charter. This will be subject to demand over all the regattas. Therefore Expressions of Interest are invited from prospective entrants, Class Associations and National Authorities in relation to their likely support boat requirements.
Southern Pacific Inflatables are managing the charters, and providing back up support and service on behalf of Takapuna Boating Club and the New Zealand Class Associations.
The following models will be available, subject to demand. All boats will be equipped with suitable towing hooks or poles and jockey consoles.

Charter Rates
Cormorant 4.9m $NZ400 per day plus GST
Cormorant 4.7m $NZ300 per day plus GST
Cormorant 4.3m $NZ250 per day plus GST
Visit our website, www.southernpacific.co.nz to view details of these models.

These boats will be available for pre-purchase for delivery after the events have concluded.
Alternatively Southern Pacific are pleased to provide quotations for purchase of custom boats with delivery prior to the regattas. This may be attractive to National Authorities.

For any enquiries regarding availability or purchase, or to forward Expressions of Interest and bookings:-

 contact Jonathan Gravit +64 274 754 169 or email, manager@safetyatsea.co.nz.

Questions: View the NOR