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F18 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PROPOSAL - 2021 Host Club - The Cruising Yacht Club of W.A.
F18 world championships proposal - 2021
F18 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PROPOSAL - 2021
HOST CLUB - THE CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF W.A.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
LETTER FROM MAYOR OF
ROCKINGHAM
LOCATION
HOW TO GET THERE
VENUE
EVENT LAYOUT
RACE SCHEDULE
WEATHER
LOCAL AMENITIES
• TRANSPORT
• ACCOMODATION
• EATING OUT
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
MEDIA
PRELIMINARY EVENT BUDGET
CONTACT
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F18 world championships proposal - 2021 INTRODUCTION This document outlines the proposal by The Cruising Yacht Club of WA to host the 2021 F18 World Championships. It covers a description of the Yacht Club location and how to get there, Sailing Waters, Local facilities and Tourist attractions in the area of Rockingham, Western Australia. The Cruising Yacht Club of WA has received written support from Local Government, which includes access to grant funding, aswell as WA State Government, Department of Sport and Recreation, and Department of Tourism. The Rockingham/Kwinana Chamber of Commerce and the Rockingham Visitor Centre have also acknowledged support though promotion to local businesses, opening up access to sponsorship and promotion of the event. Page 2
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F18 world championships proposal - 2021 LOCATION The Cruising Yacht Club of WA is located at 2 Val St, Rockingham and is situated at the Southern End of Cockburn Sound in Mangles Bay, approx. 50kms south of Perth, Western Australia. It boasts a population of above 100,000 and being less than 1hr drive from Perth is a perfect day tripper and holiday destination popular with families. TCYC is conveniently located in the centre of the Rockingham Foreshore Precinct close to public transport, shops, accommodation, restaurants and cafés, all in walking distance from the Yacht Club. The closest shipping port is Fremantle Harbour, 40kms from Rockingham. Page 4
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HOW TO GET THERE
By Car
Perth Airport to Rockingham
55kms – 47mins drive
Perth Airport has several hire
car outlets at the arrival
terminal.
https://www.perthairport.com.au/to-and-from-the-airport/car-hire
By Public Transport
Perth Airport to Elizabeth
Quay Train Station by Bus.
(Train line is currently under
construction and should be
open by 2021)
Elizabeth Quay to
Rockingham Train Station by
Train, leaves every 15mins
and takes 45 minutes.
Rockingham Train Station to
TCYC by bus or taxi, approx.
10mins.
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F18 world championships proposal - 2021 VENUE TCYC boasts some of the best sailing waters in WA, if not Australia. The club was established in 1959 with the present 2 storey clubhouse being built in 1992. The downstairs area consists of a fully licensed bar, galley, plenty of seating, toilets/showers and undercover outdoor seating area and BBQ. Page 6
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VENUE
Upstairs, ‘The Burgee Room’, has a
licensed function room that is frequently
used for weddings, corporate functions
and Yacht Club events. It also has a
balcony perfect for watching the racing
right in front of the club.
Last year the club jetty and grassed
rigging area have had a major facelift
which gives the Club a renewed
presence to match the adjacent
Foreshore reserve and café strip.
The club is home to an assortment of fleets including Cruisers and Trailer Sailors, Yvonne
Catamarans, 29ers, Flying Ants, Sabres and Minnows. TCYC has one of the biggest and
longest running junior sail training programs in WA.
TCYC has excellent racing facilities
including a large and comfortable
start/finish boat the “Andrea Christine”,
rescue and RIB coach’s boats, and
inflatable marks.
TCYC has successfully held large
events with the marquee event being
the Cockburn Sound Regatta starting
Boxing Day every year and has held
many State and National
Championships for different classes
over the years. Most recent
Championships were the:
• 2015 and 2018 Minnow National
Championships
• 2014/15 Skate National
Championships
• 18 x Host Club for Yvonne
Catamaran National Championships
• 2015/16 Flying Ant National
Championships
• 2016 Hydrofoil Kite National
Championships
• 2016 World Hydrofoil Pro Tour Circuit
• 2016 F18 State Championships
• 2017 and 2018 29er and 49er State Championships
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EVENT LAYOUT
TCYC will provide an excellent venue for hosting the F18 World Championships with
• Plenty of beach rigging for 100+ boats
• Container storage behind club carpark
• Exclusive carparking area for club patrons
• Large grassed outdoor area with plenty of shade for sailors to relax when not racing
• Experienced race officials and volunteers
• Excellent media coverage of event
• Full Club Bar and Restaurant meals open every day of the event
• Office space and amenities for executive and protest committees
• Protected sailing waters close to shore, flat water, very little tide, no current, clean
sandy beaches
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RACING SCHEDULE
DAY DATE ACTIVITIES SOCIAL
1 FRIDAY MARCH ARRIVAL DAY CLUB
19TH ENTERTAINMENT
2 SATURDAY AUSTRALIAN BAR
MARCH 20TH CHAMPS OPEN
3 SUNDAY MARCH AUSTRALIAN PRESO AND CLUB
21ST CHAMPS ENTERTAINMENT
4 MONDAY MARCH MEASUREMENT BAR
22ND AND OPEN
REGISTRATION
5 TUESDAY MARCH MEASUREMENT WELCOME NIGHT
23RD AND FUNCTION
REGISTRATION
6 WEDNESDAY RACING BAR
MARCH 24TH OPEN
7 THURSDAY RACING CLUB
MARCH 25TH ENTERTAINMENT
8 FRIDAY MARCH RACING CLUB
26TH ENTERTAINMENT
9 SATURDAY RACING BAR
MARCH 27TH OPEN
10 SUNDAY MARCH RACING PRESENTATION
28TH FUNCTION
Page 9F18 world championships proposal - 2021 WEATHER Average Wind Speed and Direction for March Average Temperature and Rainfall for March Page 10
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LOCAL AMENITIES
TRANSPORT
TCYC is located within 100m of a free bus service which is a 5 min ride to Rockingham City
Shopping Centre and a 10 min ride to Rockingham Train Station. It is a 45 min journey to
Perth City on the Train.
By car, Perth is 1 hr drive North via the Freeway. Fremantle is 40mins drive to the North and
Mandurah is 30 mins drive to the South.
ACCOMODATION
There is an abundance of accommodation to suit all budgets, all within walking or a short
driving distance.
These include 2 caravan parks, family holiday home rentals, town houses and modern,
multi storey holiday apartments with views of the racing area.
Being a holiday destination there are plenty of family holiday houses on
www.airbnb.com.au and www.homeaway.com.au to choose from. Just type in
Rockingham Beach, WA, Australia into the search box. With the event to be held outside of
the peak period these will be easily available and well priced.
TCYC has discount partnerships with several accommodation providers who will offer
discounts for competitors visiting TCYC, including
Rockingham Apartments offer a variety of apartment types and
locations all close to the yacht club.
www.rockinghamapartments.com.au
Quest Apartments
www.questapartments.com.au/properties/wa/rockingham/quest-
rockingham/hotel-rooms
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EATING OUT
TCYC has its own kitchen and
chef providing lunch and
evening menu options to
enjoy at the club. During
sailing events the galley will
provide quick and affordable
lunch menu to suit the sailing
program.
There are over 20
options for eating
away from the club,
all within walking
distance. Choose
from several take-
away fish ‘n’ chip or
burger joints, café’s,
boutique bars or sit
down at one of
several classy
restaurants
overlooking the
ocean.
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RECREATION ACTIVITIES
There are many family activities around the Rockingham Beach area to suit any budget.
The most popular being the Swim with the Dolphins tour boat operated by Rockingham
Wild Encounters.
• Wild Encounters Swim with the Dolphins Cruise (Leaves from Yacht Club Jetty)
www.dolphins.com.au
• Skydive on the Beach (200m from TCYC)
• Scuba Dive the ‘Wreck Trail’ (200m from TCYC)
• WASUP, Stand up paddle board hire (100m from TCYC)
www.wasup.net.au
• Penguin Island and Shoalwater Marine Park Ferry Cruise (4kms from TCYC)
• Pt Peron walking trails (2kms from TCYC)
• Rockingham Rotary Sunday Markets (500m from TCYC)
• Local Wineries
• Laze, swim and sunbake on the foreshore beach and reserve.
Easy access to all Rockingham’s attractions and accommodation can be found on
www.rockinghamvisitorcentre.com.au
http://rockingham.wa.gov.au/Community
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MEDIA
YOUTUBE Video from Club Events and Local Rockingham Tourist Attractions
2016 Hydrofoil Pro Tour at TCYC 2018 29er State Championships
Destination WA: Rockingham Thrills and Family Friendly
2018 Minnow National Championships at TCYC
WA Weekender S3 EP36 - Rockingham Summer Events & Accommodation
Destination WA - Rockingham: Tourism Essentials
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CONTACT
THE CRUISING YACHT CLUB
OF WA
2 Val Street
Rockingham WA 6168
Australia
Phone +61 08 9527 5468
Website www.tcyc.com.au
TCYC COMMODORE
Dave Randall
dave@buzzards.com.au
+61 418 926 554
F18 REPRESENTATIVE
Glenn Randall
glenn@bulletproofcivil.com.au
+61 438 274 097
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