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F18 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PROPOSAL - 2021
Host Club - The Cruising Yacht Club of W.A.
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F18 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PROPOSAL - 2021 HOST CLUB - THE CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF W.A.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
LETTER FROM MAYOR OF
ROCKINGHAM
LOCATION
HOW TO GET THERE
VENUE EVENT LAYOUT
RACE SCHEDULE
WEATHER
LOCAL AMENITIES • TRANSPORT • ACCOMODATION • EATING OUT
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES MEDIA PRELIMINARY EVENT BUDGET
CONTACT
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INTRODUCTION
This document outlines the proposal by The Cruising Yacht Club of WA to host the
2021 F18 World Championships. It covers a description of the Yacht Club location
and how to get there, Sailing Waters, Local facilities and Tourist attractions in the
area of Rockingham, Western Australia.
The Cruising Yacht Club of WA has received written support from Local
Government, which includes access to grant funding, aswell as WA State
Government, Department of Sport and Recreation, and Department of Tourism.
The Rockingham/Kwinana Chamber of Commerce and the Rockingham Visitor
Centre have also acknowledged support though promotion to local businesses,
opening up access to sponsorship and promotion of the event.
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LOCATION
The Cruising Yacht Club of WA is located at 2 Val St, Rockingham and is situated at the Southern End of Cockburn Sound in Mangles Bay, approx. 50kms south of Perth, Western Australia. It boasts a population of above 100,000 and being less than 1hr drive from Perth is a perfect day tripper and holiday destination popular with families.
TCYC is conveniently located in the centre of the Rockingham Foreshore Precinct close to public transport, shops, accommodation, restaurants and cafés, all in walking distance from the Yacht Club.
The closest shipping port is Fremantle Harbour, 40kms from Rockingham.
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HOW TO GET THERE
By Car
Perth Airport to Rockingham 55kms – 47mins drive
Perth Airport has several hire car outlets at the arrival terminal.
https://www.perthairport.com.au/to-and-from-the-airport/car-hire
By Public Transport
Perth Airport to Elizabeth Quay Train Station by Bus. (Train line is currently under construction and should be open by 2021)
Elizabeth Quay to Rockingham Train Station by Train, leaves every 15mins and takes 45 minutes.
Rockingham Train Station to TCYC by bus or taxi, approx. 10mins.
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VENUE
TCYC boasts some of the best sailing waters in WA, if not Australia. The club was established in 1959 with the present 2 storey clubhouse being built in 1992.
The downstairs area consists of a fully licensed bar, galley, plenty of seating, toilets/showers and undercover outdoor seating area and BBQ.
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VENUE Upstairs, ‘The Burgee Room’, has a licensed function room that is frequently used for weddings, corporate functions and Yacht Club events. It also has a balcony perfect for watching the racing right in front of the club.
Last year the club jetty and grassed rigging area have had a major facelift which gives the Club a renewed presence to match the adjacent Foreshore reserve and café strip.
The club is home to an assortment of fleets including Cruisers and Trailer Sailors, Yvonne Catamarans, 29ers, Flying Ants, Sabres and Minnows. TCYC has one of the biggest and longest running junior sail training programs in WA.
TCYC has excellent racing facilities including a large and comfortable start/finish boat the “Andrea Christine”, rescue and RIB coach’s boats, and inflatable marks.
TCYC has successfully held large events with the marquee event being the Cockburn Sound Regatta starting Boxing Day every year and has held many State and National Championships for different classes over the years. Most recent Championships were the:
• 2015 and 2018 Minnow National Championships • 2014/15 Skate National Championships • 18 x Host Club for Yvonne Catamaran National Championships • 2015/16 Flying Ant National Championships • 2016 Hydrofoil Kite National Championships • 2016 World Hydrofoil Pro Tour Circuit • 2016 F18 State Championships
• 2017 and 2018 29er and 49er State Championships
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EVENT LAYOUT
TCYC will provide an excellent venue for hosting the F18 World Championships with
• Plenty of beach rigging for 100+ boats • Container storage behind club carpark • Exclusive carparking area for club patrons • Large grassed outdoor area with plenty of shade for sailors to relax when not racing • Experienced race officials and volunteers • Excellent media coverage of event • Full Club Bar and Restaurant meals open every day of the event • Office space and amenities for executive and protest committees • Protected sailing waters close to shore, flat water, very little tide, no current, clean
sandy beaches
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RACING SCHEDULE
DAY DATE ACTIVITIES SOCIAL 1 FRIDAY MARCH
19TH ARRIVAL DAY CLUB
ENTERTAINMENT 2 SATURDAY
MARCH 20TH AUSTRALIAN
CHAMPS BAR
OPEN 3 SUNDAY MARCH
21ST AUSTRALIAN
CHAMPS PRESO AND CLUB ENTERTAINMENT
4 MONDAY MARCH 22ND
MEASUREMENT AND
REGISTRATION
BAR OPEN
5 TUESDAY MARCH 23RD
MEASUREMENT AND
REGISTRATION
WELCOME NIGHT FUNCTION
6 WEDNESDAY MARCH 24TH
RACING BAR OPEN
7 THURSDAY MARCH 25TH
RACING CLUB ENTERTAINMENT
8 FRIDAY MARCH 26TH
RACING CLUB ENTERTAINMENT
9 SATURDAY MARCH 27TH
RACING BAR OPEN
10 SUNDAY MARCH 28TH
RACING PRESENTATION FUNCTION
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WEATHER
Average Wind Speed and Direction for March
Average Temperature and Rainfall for March
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LOCAL AMENITIES
TRANSPORT
TCYC is located within 100m of a free bus service which is a 5 min ride to Rockingham City Shopping Centre and a 10 min ride to Rockingham Train Station. It is a 45 min journey to Perth City on the Train.
By car, Perth is 1 hr drive North via the Freeway. Fremantle is 40mins drive to the North and Mandurah is 30 mins drive to the South.
ACCOMODATION There is an abundance of accommodation to suit all budgets, all within walking or a short driving distance.
These include 2 caravan parks, family holiday home rentals, town houses and modern, multi storey holiday apartments with views of the racing area.
Being a holiday destination there are plenty of family holiday houses on www.airbnb.com.au and www.homeaway.com.au to choose from. Just type in Rockingham Beach, WA, Australia into the search box. With the event to be held outside of the peak period these will be easily available and well priced.
TCYC has discount partnerships with several accommodation providers who will offer discounts for competitors visiting TCYC, including
Rockingham Apartments offer a variety of apartment types and locations all close to the yacht club.
www.rockinghamapartments.com.au
Quest Apartments www.questapartments.com.au/properties/wa/rockingham/quest- rockingham/hotel-rooms
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EATING OUT TCYC has its own kitchen and chef providing lunch and evening menu options to enjoy at the club. During sailing events the galley will provide quick and affordable lunch menu to suit the sailing program.
There are over 20 options for eating away from the club, all within walking distance. Choose from several take-away fish ‘n’ chip or burger joints, café’s, boutique bars or sit down at one of several classy restaurants overlooking the ocean.
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RECREATION ACTIVITIES There are many family activities around the Rockingham Beach area to suit any budget. The most popular being the Swim with the Dolphins tour boat operated by Rockingham Wild Encounters.
• Wild Encounters Swim with the Dolphins Cruise (Leaves from Yacht Club Jetty) www.dolphins.com.au
• Skydive on the Beach (200m from TCYC) • Scuba Dive the ‘Wreck Trail’ (200m from TCYC) • WASUP, Stand up paddle board hire (100m from TCYC)
www.wasup.net.au
• Penguin Island and Shoalwater Marine Park Ferry Cruise (4kms from TCYC) • Pt Peron walking trails (2kms from TCYC) • Rockingham Rotary Sunday Markets (500m from TCYC) • Local Wineries • Laze, swim and sunbake on the foreshore beach and reserve.
Easy access to all Rockingham’s attractions and accommodation can be found on www.rockinghamvisitorcentre.com.au
http://rockingham.wa.gov.au/Community
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MEDIA
YOUTUBE Video from Club Events and Local Rockingham Tourist Attractions
2016 Hydrofoil Pro Tour at TCYC 2018 29er State Championships
Destination WA: Rockingham Thrills and Family Friendly
2018 Minnow National Championships at TCYC
WA Weekender S3 EP36 - Rockingham Summer Events & Accommodation
Destination WA - Rockingham: Tourism Essentials
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PRELIMINARY EVENT BUDGET
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CONTACT
THE CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF WA
2 Val Street
Rockingham WA 6168
Australia
Phone +61 08 9527 5468
Website www.tcyc.com.au
TCYC COMMODORE Dave Randall
+61 418 926 554
F18 REPRESENTATIVE Glenn Randall
+61 438 274 097
