Registration for the European Speed Championships held in Dungarvan, Ireland from 01.-07.11.2009 will take place on the competition side from 14:00 till 17:00 hours.
Competitors are reminded that a proof of insurance for professional events in irish waters is required to take part in the event. Competitors that do not have suitable insurance can get insurance from the Irish WIndsurfing Association on site.
European Speed Championships: Side Events
Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Irish Windsurfing Association will offer fun slalom races, and we will also set up fun kite course races in the hours not used for speedsailing. Everybody be reminded to bring suitable equipment if you are interested to take part. All side events are subject to weather conditions and participation interest.
European Speed Championships: Accomodations
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
All competitors are reminded to contact the Park Hotel in Dungarvan and reference "European Speedsailing Championships" to get reduced rates. The phone number is +353 58 42899
European Speed Championships update
Monday, 26 October 2009
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.
Fred Haywood was the first Windsurfer over 30 knots, an unbelievable barrier in 1983.
