Logistics
The Yacht Club
The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron is the host club for 2012 Etchells World Championship. The club was founded in 1862 and celebrating sesquicentenary in 2012 with some special events planned during the regatta.
Accommodation
HOTELS:
- Glenferrie Lodge (the closest) +61 2 9955 1685 glenferrielodge.com
- Vibe North Sydney +61 2 9955 1111 vibehotels.com.au
- Rydges North Sydney +61 2 9922 1311 rydges.com
- Harbour View North Sydney +61 2 9955 0499 viewhotels.com.au
APARTMENTS:
- Harbourside Serviced Apartments+61 2 9963 4300 harboursideapartments.com.au
- Milson Executive Apartments+61 2 9959 3450 milsonexecutiveapartments.com.au
- Kirribilli Village Apartments+61 2 9923 1822 kirribilli.com
ACCOMMODATION SEARCHES:
- Sydney Tourism sydney.com
- Wotif - Sydney wotif.com
- Lastminute -Sydney lastminute.com.au
Shipping
Hamburg Sud have provided special event pricing from major ports in the USA, Europe, Asia and NZ to assist International competitors. Full information and pricing available here (PDF).
Since its formation in 1871, Hamburg Süd has evolved from a conventional shipping company into a globally operating transport logistics organisation. Today, it ranks among the world's 20 largest container shipping lines and is one of the leading providers in the North-South trades. Find out more about Hamburg Sud at www.hamburgsud.com.
For further pricing details please contact Simon Gardiner
Insurance for Competitors
To assist competitors, whether using their own or a charter boat (insurance premiums for loaner boats are included in the loaner boat fee), Yachting New South Wales Insurance offers comprehensive insurance cover.
- Dates of Cover: 14th February 2012 – 27th February 2012
- Comprehensive cover for the Boat
- Perils include Accidental Loss or Damage, Theft, Impact, Sinking, Fire, Storm, Malicious Damage, Transit Damage, Pollution Claims.
- Third Party Liability - $10,000,000
- Premium $300 per boat (or $200 per boat if Liability only cover required)
- Excess $250 each and every claim (payment of the excess is the responsibility of the claimant)
The Premium must be paid at registration prior to the commencement of cover and a copy of Product Disclosure Statements will be provided to all purchasers.
Charter & Loan Boats
Charter boats may be available, and we'll list details as they arise. And as per the Etchells Class rules boats in the qualifying series may be made available as loan boats. Contact us for more details. Or you may like to check out the for sale listings on our website.
Event Parking
Parking is only available on site for members; and competitors are advised that street parking in this inner city venue is in short supply. We suggest that you make use of public transport where possible: Kirribilli ferry wharf (map) is 2 minutes away and Milsons Point Train Station (map) only 10 minutes - refer to the RSYS Location map.
Shore facilities
- Cranes and mast hoist
- Hardstand
- Fuel
- Restaurant, cafe and bar

Boat Supplies, Repairs and Sailmakers
- Etchells Builder - Pacesetter Etchells, Phil Smidmore - phone: +61 2 9999 1250
- Sydney Rigging - Sydney phone: +61 2 9555 4277 (Onsite during the regatta)
- Doyle Australia - Sydney phone: +61 2 9361 4836
- North Sails Australia - Sydney phone: +61 2 9998 8500
- Quantum Sails - Sydney phone: +61 2 9905 7715
- Ullman Sails - Sydney phone: +61 2 9529 8546
- Sturrocks Ship Chandlers
- Whitworths Marine Supplies
Location & Directions
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
33 Peel Street
Kirribilli NSW 2061
View a large map at Google Maps
The Area
RSYS (map) is located in Kirribilli, just across the harbour from the Sydney CBD (map) near the foot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Kirribilli area is home to a large number of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops, also bordering the North Sydney (map) business district.
Tourism
Sydney
Tourism NSW
Sydney Visitor Centre
Getting Around
Public Transport Information & Timetables
Sydney Ferries - Closest wharf is Holbrook Ave, Kirribilli (map)
City Rail - Closest train station is Milsons Point (map)
Avis Car Rental
Hertz Car Rental
Thrifty Car Rental