APPLICATION TO HOST THE OPTIMIST WORLD SAILING CHAMPIONSHIP 2014 The Asociación Optimist Argentina is bidding as candidate to host the Optimist World Championship in 2014. The venue and major organisers will be the Club Náutico San Isidro, host of the South American Optimist Championship 2012, successfully held last April. We look forward to welcoming all of you in San Isidro in 2014. Come join us and enjoy the unforgettable experience of sailing on the Rio de la Plata. ORGANISING AUTHORITY The Championship would be organised by the Club Náutico San Isidro in conjunction with the Asociación Optimist Argentina (IODA member) under the authority of the IODA and with the endorsement of the Federación Argentina de Yachting (MNA). DATES Proposed dates are mid October, with an alternative option at the beginning of December.
SAILING AND THE OPTIMIST CLASS IN ARGENTINA Argentina has an enduring sailing tradition and has been the cradle of many sailing celebrities, not only sailors, like Santiago Lange member of the Club Náutico San Isidro- but also boat designers like Germán Frers and, of recent fame, Juan Kouyoumdjian. There are many active classes, some international, some local, most of them with a demanding calendar of races. Plenty of sailing clubs and some municipalities offer sailing courses for children and adults, making the activity accessible for people of all social backgrounds. Every weekend the river is crossed by hundreds of boats of all types and sizes. The Optimist Class was introduced in the country around 1970. Since then, the fleet has been growing steadily, breeding 8 World Champions and more than 20 South American Champions, to mention some titles. Today the Association has around 250 active members who participate in championships organised every weekend 10 months a year.
SAN ISIDRO, THE CITY San Isidro is a city to the North of Buenos Aires, capital city of Argentina, approximately 47 km away from Ezeiza International Airport and 20 km away from the centre of Buenos Aires. Its leafy avenues, the steep hill overlooking the river, huge gardens, cobblestone streets, the Cathedral and XIX century villas, are a ʻtrademarkʼ of the city. Together with museums, modern shopping centers, and restaurant strips they have made the city a major tourist attraction.
RIO DE LA PLATA, THE RACING AREA The Rio de la Plata, known as River Plate in some English speaking countries, is an estuary of approximately 290 km long and a maximum width of 220 km at its mouth. The distance between the coasts where the race area sits is approximately 50 km so the other coast is not visible from the race area. Two are the main features of the river: its brown colour, due to river sedimens, and its shallowness: the average depth in the race area is two metres. Entrance to the club harbour Race Area
Sailing Conditions September to December (Spring time in the Southern hemisphere) are the windiest months of the year. The wind speed can range from 8 to 25 knots, with an average of 10-12 knots after midday. Depending on the wind direction the river can be flat or wavy, with waves of maximum 1 m high (when the wind blows from the South East) CLUB NAUTICO SAN ISIDRO, THE SHORE VENUE Facilities The Club Náutico San Isidro is one of the key institutions when referring to the sports of sailing in Argentina. It has extensive facilities for the practice of sailing, as well as of other sports such as golf, tennis and swimming. Founded in 1910, it is a club for the family, run by people who share the love for the club with their fathers and sons. As such, it promotes familiar activities and has plenty of areas to enjoy with the family and friends.
The premises take up an area of 150ha, of which 50ha are on the Sarandí Island -right at the mouth of the River Luján where it flows into the Rio de la Plata-, where the main facilities are; and 100 are on the Nazar Anchorena Island, across the river, with on-the-water boat parking, a restaurant and recreational areas with plenty of green.
Experience The Club has a vast experience in the organisation of large sailing events. Here we mention a few of the past championships held at the CNSI: 1983 Optimist South American Championship 1985 Snipe World Championship 2001 Soling World Championship 2005 Optimist South American Championship 2006 - Tornado Class South American Championship 2006 - Tornado Class World Championship 2007-29er World Championship 2012 Optimist South American Championship
ACCOMMODATION Delegation will be accommodated in one or more of these three hotels, all of which are within an area of 10 km from the club. A shuttle bus service between the accommodation and the shore venue will be provided. Círculo militar Olivos - http://www.circulomilitar.org/alojamiento.htm SOIVA Torre Libertad - http://www.torrelibertad.com.ar/ ARGENTINA, THE COUNTRY AND ITS ATTRACTIONS With the Andes mountain range in the West and the Atlantic Ocean in the East, through deserts and the fertile Pampa, Argentina is a large country with practically all geographical features and weather conditions. Among the most visited tourist areas we have: (between parentheses: distances to San isidro) Buenos Aires, capital city of the country (20 km) It features, among others, La Boca, a picturesque neighborhood to the South of the city; the modern business centre; traditional areas like Recoleta and San Telmo, plus the previously derelict harbour area that has now resurged as one of the most expensive residential and commercial
areas: Puerto Madero. Iguazu falls, in the province of Misiones, (approximately 800 km) Calafate and the Perito Moreno Glacier, in the South of the country (2500 km)
Mendoza and its vineyards, (1200 km) Bariloche and Villa La Angostura, (1800 km) Las Leñas, a ski resort in Mendoza province (1200 km) Ushuaia, the southernmost city of the country (3000 km) FLIGHTS Most international airlines fly to Buenos Aires. The more frequent flights are, apart from the domestic and regional ones, to Madrid and Rome in Europe, and to many cities in United States. FEES The fees have been proposed at Entry fee per sailor: USD 650 Entry fee per adult: USD 750 Charter boat fee: USD 500 per boat for the duration of the event The entry fees include accommodation, local transportation and meals from the Official Arrival day till the Official departure day (11 nights) as requested in the IODA Conditions for the World Championship. BOATS Boats will be provided by Riotecna, Argentine boat builders since 1994, who have been the official charter providers in many IODA events, including the Worlds in 2004 and 2009.
FURTHER INFORMATION For comments, suggestions, questions, please contact us at: argentina2014@optimist-argentina.org Or visit www.facebook.com/pages/argentina-2014/161615540638063 Club website: http://www.cnsi.org.ar/ Asociación Optimist Argentina: http://www.optimist-argentina.org/ PHOTO CREDITS Sailing and club photos on this document are copyright of Matías Capizzano www.capizzano.com