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

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

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