Andrew Holden Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 I would love to think that Australia could hold the 2005 Worlds in Australia as per a previous post. Any suggestions to location ? Time of Year ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooD Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 For maximum exposure, you would have to be thinking Sydney harbour; it certainly hasn’t done the 18ft skiffs any harm. Late Jan/ early Feb, would coincide with Europe’s off season, and our sea breeze season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundy Posted July 31, 2002 Report Share Posted July 31, 2002 There were a lot of rumours flying around the Worlds (everyone hoping) that Australia would be hosting the 2005 Worlds. The last 3 world championships have been held in Northern Europe, France, England and Germany. The next worlds are in Belgium. Anyone that has sailed in Northern Europe knows their sumer is worse than an Australian Winter. So if anyone is interested in organising it, go for it. The best time to hold the worlds would be Dec/Jan during the European winter so they could ship there boats while they are not using them. Preferably in Queensland like RQ or Maloolabar or Arlie Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Skewes Posted August 1, 2002 Report Share Posted August 1, 2002 It is encouraging to hear that the vibe at the worlds was in favour of Australia hosting the 2005 F18 worlds. At this stage the Aus F18 association has been formed and an interim committee is making preparations for the AGM, to be held at Lake Cootharaba in November. At that time a committee will be elected. Organizing and hosting an event like the F18 worlds is a huge commitment and it is up to the newly elected committee to decide if they are prepared to host the worlds and if so, to prepare a bid and organize a regatta. I'd love to see it happen, anywhere on the east coast, but it is up to the people that will do all the work to make that call. If you own a Formula 18 and want to have your say, come to the lake and be involved! [This message has been edited by Pete Skewes (edited 01 August 2002).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsailor.net Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 I am interested in knowing why Bundy prefers the idea of Queensland as most of the enquires we recieve at catsailor.net want to have the event in Sydney. Would you share your ideas as to why Queensland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevlar Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 I would love to see it at Port Stephens. Great venue, one of the best sailing waters around & there is room for a huge race if you wanted to. Kevlar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundy Posted September 6, 2002 Report Share Posted September 6, 2002 Why Queensland? The weather/temp... I live in NSW, Sydney and have sailed for many years on Sydney Harbour and I am not really a fan. Queensland would have to be one of the best places in the World to Sail. The first priority for a Worlds event should be short wetsuits. The facilities at RQ are second to none. Seeya. Bundy from Florida (its to hot here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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