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Here is some information for everybody attending the 2009 Speed Windsurfing and Kiteboarding Europeans:

Transport:

We have had a very small take up of the Dublin Dungarvan transport, we are waiting for the final numbers to see if there are any alternatives or if we can match people up to hire together. Anyone thinking of using it who hasn’t indicated that to Martin Waldron, please respond immediately.

Insurance:

There was a bit of surprise indicated by some people to the insurance requirement, we have to point out that this requirement always existed and was noted twice in the event programme (as per the event press releases sent around). The final cost on site for getting insurance for those who have no sufficient coverage is €35.00. The organisers are not making a penny out of this requirement, we just can’t risk being personally liable for a 3rd party claim.

Accommodation:

The vast majority of competitors are staying in the Park Hotel Dungarvan. The discounted rate is €45.00 per person sharing based on double occupancy or €65.00 single occupancy. There are also holiday homes adjacent to the hotel which are owned by the hotel and give access to the pool and sauna which we reckon will be well appreciated at the end of a days November sailing in Ireland.

Other than this, keep all your fingers crossed for good winds.

WIth a promising southerly flow, the green light has been given to start the European Speed Championships in Dungarvan, Ireland from Sunday 01/11 until Saturday 07/11.

Please find below important information about insurance and equipment transport, which needs to be booked until 26/10 latest !

Details above on-site registration on Sunday 01/11 as well as an updated event programe will be published as soon as possible.

Event registration will be closedon 26/10 18:00 hours. Please make sure that we have received your registration by then to take part in this event.

It is looking quite promising for the next period of the 2009 European Speedsailing Championships. The final call will be made again next Friday.

Let us draw your attention to a small typing mistake in the event programme, the next period ends on Saturday 07.11. and not on Saturday 06.11.

Due to the bad longterm forecast for the first period of the European Speed Championchips, the classes IKA and ISWC in conjunction with the local organizer decided to postpone the event. The next chance for a start is the first week of November.

There was only a slight chance to get wind from the right direction on a maximum of two days during the event, with generally low wind speeds. The whole period seems to be caught in a south-easterly flow with not much hope of a drastic change.

We will keep you informed on the weather development for the second period, and make early warnings two weeks in advance and a final call one week ahead again.

Could all intending competitors intending to avail of transport from Dublin airport to Dungarvan and back please indicate this by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
1) Use of board transport at cost of €30.00 return – yes or no
2) Use of bus transport at cost of €30.00 return yes or no

Board transport will pass by arrivals area of Dublin Airport at 1500hrs, 1700hrs and 1900hrs – it will also be present in the car park of The Radisson throughout the afternoon until 1845hrs

Coach transfer will be from The Radisson, leaving at 1900hrs – walking distance to airport with option of complementary transfer bus also (separate to event arrangements)

The provision of this service at this price requires 34 users or more so it is vital we have responses by close of business 07/10/09

Return journeys are on 24/10 leaving at 1100hrs unless more than half of the users wish for 1000hrs departure to suit earlier flights.

Spaces are limited to 55 people and it has been indicated that a lot of people are bringing partners and children this year so don’t hold off on confirming your seat.

It looks like we are coming into a nice westerly flow now, and thus we are giving a first official warning for the European Championships being held in Dungarvan, Ireland, for the dates 17th till 23rd of October. We are closely monitoring the weather patterns and hope to give you a definite go in the next days.

This is a short reminder to register for the upcoming European Speed Championships. The most likely dates are 17th till 23rd of October. An early warning will be made next Friday, and the final call Friday next week. We will close registrations on 10th of Ocober then.

The event will be fully timed with GT-31 on a fixed 500m strip. GPS devices will be configured and provided by the organizer, but everybody is welcome to bring his own GPS and race with both for a good GPS-Speedsurfing ranking.

It is planned to organize an equipment shuttle from Dublin, please contact us for details.

Don't miss this great event, great venue, great people, great atmosphere. Register now.

A list of currently registered riders can be found below.

Time is running ! Do not forget to register for the next major event of the 2009 season, the European Championships for Windsurfers and Kiteboarders.

The most likely dates for the event are October 17th till 23rd, and final notice will be given well in time. Dungarvan offers one of the best speed venues in Europe, and with a strong westerly breeze top speeds are easy to achieve.