28 May - 6 June 2008
Live from the sea 15/05/2008
Important information for corinthian worlds competitors
The IMCA is constantly striving to ensure that Melges 24 events are run to the highest standards and to that end we have improved the entry and registration procedure for Corinthian Competitors at the forthcoming 2008 Volvo Melges 24 World Championship in Porto Cervo. If you intend to race in the Corinthian World Championship please note the following important information:
1. The absolute final entry deadline for Corinthian entries is 1st May. No late entries will be accepted.
2. Entries for the Corinthian Division must be accompanied by full crew listings including the ISAF ID number, Classification and Expiry Date for every crew member. Any entries which do not include this information for all crew members cannot be accepted into the Corinthian Division.
3. Mr Antony Matusch, Chairman of the ISAF Sailor Classification Committee, is working with the organisers of the 2008 Volvo Melges 24 World Championship to oversee the administration of the Corinthian entries. As part of his work Mr Matusch will be in attendance at the event and will be interviewing skippers and crew members from all Corinthian entries during the registration period. Details of the interview schedule will be published as part of the registration documentation and all Corthinian teams are reminded to make sure they check this schedule and ensure they have completed their interviews as required.
4. A time limit for protests relating to Classification issues will be set and further details of this will be published in due course.
5. If you have entered the Corinthian Division this will be indicated by a "Yes" in the last column of the Entry List displayed on www.melges24worlds2008.com. Please ensure that you are correctly listed and if you have any queries urgently contact the organisers on E-mail secretariat@yccs.it.
In addition, a number of special promotional Moby rates are available to the general public.
Following, the procedures for the booking:
- The Booking Form has to be sent to Mrs Grazia Poggioli by mail (grazia.poggioli@moby.it) or by phone (n. +39 0565936243/242) or by fax (n. +39 0565 916758) including a copy of the Regatta Registration Form.
- Double checking on the registration list and the ferry bookings will be done both from Moby and the Yacht Club.
Reduction is strictly reserved to the participants to the Melges 24 World Championship only, and is not combinable to further discounts, promotions or special offers except 1€ car one, which is available. It won't be applicable on taxes, rights and supplements, and it will be calculated on the rate in force to the date of booking. On the booking request it is mandatory to specify vehicles dimensions including height and length, also considering hooks of drawing, rudders or other. The non-observance of the mentioned conditions can cause the cancellation of the booking and the insertion in waiting list, previous payment of all the due differences;
- Payment will be requested by credit card at the confirmation of the booking.
Italian Melges 24 spares dealer and well known Melges 24 crew Federico Michetti has generously volunteered to offer assistance to any Melges 24 teams looking to ship their boats across the Atlantic for the Worlds. Federico regularly arranges trans-Atlantic shipping for his own sailing campaigns and can provide lots of help and advice on best routes, shipping companies, etc. You can contact Federico at:
Federico Michetti
Mobile
+39 349 8569100
E-mail f.michetti@fredworld.it
Web: www.fredworld.it
I would like to thank all of the participants, the International Melges 24 Class Association, the Italian Melges 24 Class Association and Volvo as Title Sponsor of this World Championship in advance for their contribution to the event.
We look forward to welcoming you in Porto Cervo and we wish everyone good sailing.
Edoardo Recchi
Sport Director
Yacht Club Costa Smeralda