K6 Regattas, Races & Events - 2013
click any event below for full details -
FEB 23
JUN 24/28
(Riva main square looking out onto the lake)
For non-sailing friends there’s lots to do including mountain biking, windsurfing hill climbing, canyoning, beach activities (pebbly), canoeing etc. The majority of these are available within a short walk of the town centre. So if you have friends or relatives interested in sharing your holiday – bring them along – the more the merrier!
The racing will run from Monday 24 to Friday 28 June, but you can arrive at the club from Saturday 23 June and stay until Sunday 30 June. Longer stays may be arranged with prior notification with the club. You can register at the club from Sunday 23 June. You must bring a copy of the boat insurance certificate.
The racing will consist of a series of windward/leeward races, 3/day, with a fun non-counting long-distance race on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. The actual day will be decided when we are at the event and able to get a reliable weather forecast. We will not be sharing a course. There will be lots of time outside of racing to explore wonderful Riva ad its beautiful surroundings.
The club has been in existence for over 80 years, and has a deserved reputation for hosting events to World Championship level. You can be sure that the race management will be spot on and the support staff are used to dealing with foreign competitors.
Fraglia Vela Riva (yellow building with white canopy), marina and beaches beyond
Sailboat Deliveries, www.sailboatdeliveries.com can deliver your boat for £1,250. If Sailboat Deliveries are full, you may want to try Tony Ainsworth - anthony.ainsworth@btinternet.com / 07860 221923.
Flying
If you get your boat delivered then you need to arrange to fly out. Airports to head for are either Verona-Brescia or Milan Bergamo, both of which can be reached from a number of the cheaper airlines. Venice (Marco Polo), Verona, or Milan (Linate and Malpensa) are also quite near. On arrival at the airport, onward travel options include
The journey can be done in about 14 hours from Calais. As well as satnav, it is well worth getting a route plan from www.theaa.com before you leave, and buying a decent road map.
Ferry Travel
Try Alternative Promotions for cheap ferry deals. 01934 824138, altpromtravel@aol.com, www.altprom.com
Carnets & Tolls
Travelling through France and Italy you will have to pay road tolls on the Motorways, with barriers every now and again. In Switzerland / Austria its slightly different, as you stop at the border and buy a ‘carnet’ that covers you to drive on their motorways. Details of these tolls are available on the AA website – http://www.theaa.com’allaboutcars/overseas/european_tolls_select.jsp
Other Driving Tips
Launching/Boat mooring
You can launch off the main slipway, or be craned in. For the duration of the Championship, boats will be moored stern too around the lagoon, see photo below. The work around the club has now been completed, and we have a wonderful bar/restaurant next door, and mooring in the dredged lagoon. Please bring warps and fenders.
In terms of chandlery, Rondar will be there for spares and fittings. For more general stuff there’s a windsurfing shop in Torbole which has a range of ropes, blocks etc but no specialist parts.
If you need help with your travel options, do contact heather.chipperfield@googlemail.com
Click here to download a pdf of all the information above.
Click here to download a pdf of the NoR.
SEP 12/15
The Racing is from Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 September, with 10 races scheduled. There will be pre-Nationals Coaching, with Pete Barton, on Wednesday 11 September.
Poole is a very attractive location, a real holiday destination. Parkstone YC is a professionally run Yacht Club, with great facilities. See their website at www.parkstoneyachtclub.com
2 races/day are scheduled for Thursday and Sunday, and 3 races/day for Friday and Saturday. Details are in the NoR on this Championship website. Racing will be out in Poole Bay, which is a long (around 45 minutes), but beautiful sail from the club.
Click here to download the Nationals NoR 2013
If you have a motorhome and would like to bring it along, I have some information. Please contact me asap on heather.chipperfield@googlemail.com
I checked out some other options that had been recommended to me. I have negotiated a deal with the ones marked ** but they are still expensive as they are rather nice. My choice would be the Haven. If you would like me to book for you, please make a note on your entry form.
www.harbourheights.com - posh.
1.8m away, uphill. Very grand. Super saver tariff (book before 11/6/13, no refunds) £432/room for harbourview room B&B for 3 nights **
www.havenhotel.co.uk - swanky, fab spa, found it hard to drag myself away.
3.1m away. Super saver tariff £418/room for seaview room B&B for 3 nights **
www.sandbankshotel.co.uk - nice.
2m away, along coastline. Super saver tariff £442/room for seaview room B&B for 3 nights **
www.salternshotelpoole.co.uk - reasonable.
0.8m away, along waterfront. Tariff £310/room for standard room B&B for 3 nights
For further information, please contact me at heather.chipperfield@googlemail.com or +44 (0)1590 610273
FEB 23 
Steve Nicholson Trophy - Northampton SC
JUN 24/28 Eurocup, Riva del Garda, Italy
Entry
Entry for this event is £305 per boat. Please click here to complete the entry form. Payment is due 10/05/2013Location
Fraglia vela Riva is situated in Riva Del Garda, located in Riva, which is in the North West corner of Lake Garda in Northern Italy. This was a fantastic fixture on the K6 calendar in 2009 and 2011, and we are keen to return due to the excellent conditions, sunshine and ‘holiday nature’ of the trip. The town of Riva is particularly attractive and has a wide range of shops, bars and interesting restaurants.(Riva main square looking out onto the lake)
For non-sailing friends there’s lots to do including mountain biking, windsurfing hill climbing, canyoning, beach activities (pebbly), canoeing etc. The majority of these are available within a short walk of the town centre. So if you have friends or relatives interested in sharing your holiday – bring them along – the more the merrier!
Wind/Racing
Garda is well known for being a sailing and windsurfing mecca, largely due to the thermally generated ‘Ora’ wind that kicks in from the south usually around 12-1pm, and builds regularly up to a F4 and occasionally up to a F6-F7.The racing will run from Monday 24 to Friday 28 June, but you can arrive at the club from Saturday 23 June and stay until Sunday 30 June. Longer stays may be arranged with prior notification with the club. You can register at the club from Sunday 23 June. You must bring a copy of the boat insurance certificate.
The racing will consist of a series of windward/leeward races, 3/day, with a fun non-counting long-distance race on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. The actual day will be decided when we are at the event and able to get a reliable weather forecast. We will not be sharing a course. There will be lots of time outside of racing to explore wonderful Riva ad its beautiful surroundings.
The club has been in existence for over 80 years, and has a deserved reputation for hosting events to World Championship level. You can be sure that the race management will be spot on and the support staff are used to dealing with foreign competitors.
Social
The social side of Garda is part of the charm of the regatta. Evening entertainment usually consists of finding a lovely restaurant, then decamping to a bar to discuss the day’s racing. If you’re on holiday with your partner there are some lovely romantic venues. We have arranged a meal at the Yacht Club, and another at a local restaurant. The Championship Dinner at the Yacht Club is included in your entry fee, the other meal can be booked at registration at the event.Fraglia Vela Riva (yellow building with white canopy), marina and beaches beyond
Getting There
Get your boat deliveredSailboat Deliveries, www.sailboatdeliveries.com can deliver your boat for £1,250. If Sailboat Deliveries are full, you may want to try Tony Ainsworth - anthony.ainsworth@btinternet.com / 07860 221923.
Flying
If you get your boat delivered then you need to arrange to fly out. Airports to head for are either Verona-Brescia or Milan Bergamo, both of which can be reached from a number of the cheaper airlines. Venice (Marco Polo), Verona, or Milan (Linate and Malpensa) are also quite near. On arrival at the airport, onward travel options include
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- hiring a car for the week (get a route from the airport from www.theaa.com before you leave home)
- taxi or trains to Sirmione (bottom of the lake) and then ferry all the way to Riva (pretty but time consuming)
- train to Rovereto and bus to Riva (every hour)
- bus down the East Coast of the lake to Verona and then taxi (slow!)
- from Verona airport: A.P.T.V. connecting bus service every 20 minutes to Verona train and bus stations (travel time 15 minutes). From there you can catch an A.P.T.V. bus to Riva (two hours) or take a train to Rovereto (50 minutes) and then an Atesina bus to Riva (45 minutes).
- Cheap taxi transfer - http://transfer.limtours.it
The journey can be done in about 14 hours from Calais. As well as satnav, it is well worth getting a route plan from www.theaa.com before you leave, and buying a decent road map.
Ferry Travel
Try Alternative Promotions for cheap ferry deals. 01934 824138, altpromtravel@aol.com, www.altprom.com
Carnets & Tolls
Travelling through France and Italy you will have to pay road tolls on the Motorways, with barriers every now and again. In Switzerland / Austria its slightly different, as you stop at the border and buy a ‘carnet’ that covers you to drive on their motorways. Details of these tolls are available on the AA website – http://www.theaa.com’allaboutcars/overseas/european_tolls_select.jsp
Other Driving Tips
- I’m sure most of you have done loads of driving in Europe, but, just in case -
- Trailer Bearings – get them checked.
- Spare Trailer Wheel, and check you have a spanner that works on these wheel nuts
- European Driving Requirements
- Insurance & Recovery
- You cannot overtake during daylight hours on many of Germany’s roads – look out for the signs
On Arrival
On arrival in Riva the club (Fraglia vela Riva) is quite well signposted. If you would like a large scale map of the town, contact heather.chipperfield@googlemail.comLaunching/Boat mooring
You can launch off the main slipway, or be craned in. For the duration of the Championship, boats will be moored stern too around the lagoon, see photo below. The work around the club has now been completed, and we have a wonderful bar/restaurant next door, and mooring in the dredged lagoon. Please bring warps and fenders.
Club Amenities
The club amenities are very good with a nice bar and lounge area. There’s an upper level sundeck and a smaller one for a post race beer in front of the club. Water, coffee, and rolls are all available from the bar in the morning, lunch is delicious, and after racing there’s free pasta for all competitors. They have new caterers and the food is excellent – bring loose clothes!In terms of chandlery, Rondar will be there for spares and fittings. For more general stuff there’s a windsurfing shop in Torbole which has a range of ropes, blocks etc but no specialist parts.
Accomodation
There is an accommodation list on the club website - www.fragliavelariva.com - which provides extensive details of the accommodation that’s available. It is also worth looking at www.rivadelgarda.com. I can personally recommend the Hotel Villa Miravalle - http://www.hotelvillamiravalle.com/it/benvenuto/ Several K6 sailors have stayed there in the past. I cannot arrange a discount with the hotel, as it is a busy time for them, but they confirm that, if you book direct through their website, you will get a better deal. If you are interested in camping, Monte Brione can be booked in advance and also has chalets for hire, but is a short walk from the lake and sailing club.If you need help with your travel options, do contact heather.chipperfield@googlemail.com
More Information
Contact Heather Chipperfield on +44 (0)7711 972216 or heatherc@rs-association.comSee you there!
Click here to download a pdf of all the information above.
Click here to download a pdf of the NoR.
SEP 12/15 Nationals, Parkstone YC, Poole Harbour
Event Type
The K6 UK Nationals 2013 are hosted by Parkstone YC.The Racing is from Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 September, with 10 races scheduled. There will be pre-Nationals Coaching, with Pete Barton, on Wednesday 11 September.
Poole is a very attractive location, a real holiday destination. Parkstone YC is a professionally run Yacht Club, with great facilities. See their website at www.parkstoneyachtclub.com
Contacts
Heather Chipperfield - heatherc@rs-association.com or 01590 610273Circuit/Champs
Parkstone YC - www.parkstoneyachtclub.comRacing
Entry fee is £165 per boat until 10 August, thereafter a late entry levy will apply making total entry per boat after this date £215. Please click here to complete the entry form. Entry fee is due by 01/08/2013.2 races/day are scheduled for Thursday and Sunday, and 3 races/day for Friday and Saturday. Details are in the NoR on this Championship website. Racing will be out in Poole Bay, which is a long (around 45 minutes), but beautiful sail from the club.
Click here to download the Nationals NoR 2013
Coaching
The excellent coach, Pete Barton, will be offering Pre-Nationals Coaching on Wednesday 11 September. This must be booked in advance, with your entry. The cost is just £46/boat. There are limited spaces available.Social
We have a Championship Dinner at the Yacht Club on Saturday 14 August. The cost of 2 meals is included with your entry fee, others can be booked for just £23. We will also have a combined meal out at a posh restaurant in Poole on Thursday or Friday. The club has excellent catering facilities for other meals and snacks.Accommodation
There are lots of local options on the PYC website, including local club members, at http://www.parkstoneyachtclub.com/index.php?id=673If you have a motorhome and would like to bring it along, I have some information. Please contact me asap on heather.chipperfield@googlemail.com
I checked out some other options that had been recommended to me. I have negotiated a deal with the ones marked ** but they are still expensive as they are rather nice. My choice would be the Haven. If you would like me to book for you, please make a note on your entry form.
www.harbourheights.com - posh.
1.8m away, uphill. Very grand. Super saver tariff (book before 11/6/13, no refunds) £432/room for harbourview room B&B for 3 nights **
www.havenhotel.co.uk - swanky, fab spa, found it hard to drag myself away.
3.1m away. Super saver tariff £418/room for seaview room B&B for 3 nights **
www.sandbankshotel.co.uk - nice.
2m away, along coastline. Super saver tariff £442/room for seaview room B&B for 3 nights **
www.salternshotelpoole.co.uk - reasonable.
0.8m away, along waterfront. Tariff £310/room for standard room B&B for 3 nights
For further information, please contact me at heather.chipperfield@googlemail.com or +44 (0)1590 610273