420 Class World Championships Castle-Bay Karatsu, Saga Pref. Japan

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1 420 Class World Championships 2015 Castle-Bay Karatsu, Saga Pref. Japan

2 General Details The proposed venue is the Saga Pref. Yacht Harbor in Karatsu-City. Saga Pref. Yacht Harbor is one of the JOC s Sailing Training Center and many sailors have grown up through this Sailing Training Center, and achieved successful results, such as sliver at Atlanta Olympic, 2 silver ISAF Youth World 420 Boy, 2 nd and 3 rd 420 Ladies World,18th place London Olympic 470 Men, etc. This training center has been promoting for 420s since The 420 fleet in Karatsu-City is the largest in Japan, and running several 420 training camps and regattas every year.

3 Reasons why organise the event In 2012, the Japan Sailing Federation took a big step forward to take up 420 after a long period with effort to establish strong fleet of FJ which did not grow up as expected. JSAF financially supported all high schools around Japan to purchase their first 420. So, 420 is booming DREAM class in Japan at the moment, together with Laser Radial. Therefore, all youth sailors will have an opportunity to take part to challenge ISAF Youth Worlds. By 2015, Japan will have 130 boats of post ISAF Youth Charter boats and tow local builders just starting to build locally we are expecting a big fleet of 420 all over Japan. Moreover, since Karatsu is located close to Asian countries. Karatsu has been making good exchange of youth sailors with East Asian countries and developed youth sailing and their friendship. This World Championships shall strengthen the connection among Asia. So it will be a great honor to host 420 World Championships in 2015 in Japan at the venue, where 420s have been actively sailed. General Statements The bid for 420 Class World Championships in 2015 is based on our study of the International 420 Class Championship Guidelines (version2013). Here we confirm that we have read, understood and agreed to comply with all the requirements of the documents provided.

4 Venue and Organising Authorities Address Saga Pref. Yacht Harbor Futago, Karatsu-City, Saga Pref. Japan phone Fax Inquiries Website The event will be organized by Saga Pref. Sailing Federation in conjunction with the Japan 420 Class Association under the auspices of the Japan Sailing Federation.

5 Weather Conditions Wind There are predominantly N and NE sea breezes with the range of 8 to 18 knots in afternoons in July and August. If the prevailing wind continues for more than 2 days, there are chances to get bigger waves up to 2.5 meters. Temperature Average temperature 27 to 31 C Average water temperature 27 to 29 C Current Max. 0.5knots Tide High / Low Difference : 0.8 to 2.2m

6 Previous experience of International Championships 1989 Snipe Class World Championship 2009 Laser Radial Women s World Championship 2009 Laser Radial Men s and Youth World Championships Many National Championships are also held every year. (420, 470, Snipe, Laser, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, 29er, Moth, FJ, OP, All youth class)

7 Schedule Day1 17 th Jul. (Fri) Registration and equipment inspections Day2 18 th Jul. (Sat) Registration and equipment inspections Day3 19 th Jul. (Sun) Registration and equipment inspections Practice Race Opening Ceremony with Castle-Bay Fire Works Show Day4 20 th Jul. (Mon) Qualifying series Day5 21 st Jul. (Tue) Qualifying series Day6 22 nd Jul. (Wed) Qualifying series Day7 23 rd Jul. (Thu) Qualifying/Final series Day8 24 th Jul. (Fri) Qualifying/Final series Day9 25 th Jul. (Sat) Qualifying/Final series Prize Giving and Closing Ceremony with Traditional Town Summer Saturday Night Festival

8 Welcome Party Kimono Event Welcome Events During Laser Radial World Championships in 2009 Cafe Party

9 Charter Boats Nautivela will support to provide the charter boats for this event. All competitors from overseas will be able to charter a new Nautivela s 420. Organising committee will also be able to provide charter coach boats (Rib or hard boat) at a reasonable price. Insurance The Organizing Committee will provide all required third party and public liability insurances. All competitors will need to provide a valid third party liability insurance at registration.

10 Accommodation The club house is located very close to Karatsu city center. (5 minutes by car) Karatsu City one of the well-known tourist site in southern Japan with its own tradition and history, so there are many hotels and Japanese-styled hotel, known as Ryokan. Information about accommodation in Karatsu can be found on the following web sites: Karatsu-City Ryokan Association Transport To Saga Pref. Yacht Harbor (Karatsu City) Karatsu City is located approx. 50km southwest of Fukuoka International/Domestic Airport. Fukuoka Airport is linked with other main international airports in Japan such as Tokyo (Narita or Haneda), Osaka, Nagoya, etc. Public trains and buses from the airport are also available to Karatsu City Centre. The nearest port is located also in Fukuoka (Hakata Port) which takes about an hour by car.

11 Map : Karatsu City Ryokan Association Web site Map : Karatsu Tourist Association Web site Information about transport can be found on the following web: access.html

12 Shore Base Details The Club House and Hangers Boat Park Shaded Area for Competitors

13 Shore Base Details Gentle Sloped launching area (90m wide) Pontoons for Coach Boats Car Park (200m from the club house)

14 Media Following coverage is planned: - Daily race report programme planned on each evening (local TV and Radio). - Daily report on web magazine - Detailed results/photos/possibly tracking on event web. - Newspapers / sailing magazines

15 Site Layout The Club House at the Saga Pref. Yacht Harbor has available rooms for: - Race Committee - Briefing - Scoring - Jury Room (a room is divided into two with a panel) - Press - International Class Association A large tent area will be used for sail measurement prior to the race, and then will be turned in to competitor s area with food and drink service. The Hangers will be used for hull measurement.

16 Site Layout Boat Park Saga Pref. Yacht Harbour has 350 slots for dinghies and pontoons for 30 keel boats. Launching Area Very wide launching slope is available just in front of the boat park (approx. 90m wide, 360 square meter) Competitors Area Large tents will be provided for competitors (approx. 800 square meter). There will be catering services available with food that enables to charge and recharge competitors energy quickly, such as pasta, salads, soups, etc. at reasonable price. The competitors area is very conveniently located closed to launching slope and boat parks.

17 Site Layout Toilet and Showering Facilities There are toilet and showering facilities in the harbour. All these facilities are divided in female and male. Hot water is available and all facilities will be cleaned up every day. Internet Access Free Wi-Fi Access is available for everyone in the harbor (approx. 500 users are able to use the service, inside and outside the Club House) There shall be separate password for the service for all the officials.

18 Race Area The Yacht Harbor is located at N , E There are two patterns for racing areas: Single race shall be held at the area marked with red on the map above. The centre of the red circle is N , E When two races are held at the same time, it will be held separately as marked with blue on the chart. Race Committees Boats We are able to offer 14 boats (5.4m ~ 14m) per course area. More than 20 charter coach boat will also be available.

19 Things to do In your free time you can also enjoy: - Japanese Traditional Castle (Karatsu Catsle) - Traditional potteries - Traditional historic town - Very delicious Japanese food, such as fresh seafood (both Sushi and Sashimi), high quality beef and Japanese Sake - Day-trip to varieties of nice natural hot spas and semi-active volcanos You can also find more attractions at the following website:

20 Karatsu Castle Nishinohama Beach Castle-bay Karatsu day-trip to many nice natural hot spas and semi-active valcanos Niji-no-Matsubara Karatsu Pottery

21 Fresh Seafoods Karatsu Kunchi Festival Castle-bay Karatsu day-trip to many nice natural hot spas and semi-active valcanos Castlebay Fireworks Show Saturday Night Festival

22 Recommendation from Jean-Luc MICHON Karatsu 420 Worlds No doubt the Team Karatsu Will organize a Wonderful 420 worlds. I was there in 2009 for the Laser Radial Worlds. It was perfectly organized and every sailor enjoyed the championship very much. The whole city and their inhabitants were involved in the event and showed their sense of hospitality. The sailing was great and the social side also. A nice Laser café was organized at the venue. I strongly recommend all the 420 sailors to attend the event because it will be a life time experience. Jean-Luc MICHON (Int. Laser Class Association European Chairman / Chief Measurer)