2015 Fireball Worlds Presentation

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17 - 28 August 2015


Croeso - Welcome Pwllheli is the unofficial capital of the Llyn Peninsula, in Northwest Wales.

Much of the Llyn Peninsula is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and Pwllheli is an ideal base to explore this area, as well as nearby Snowdonia, Anglesey and the western coast of Wales.


Llyn Peninsula


Blue Flag Beaches Pwllheli Marina is situated on the south side of the Llyn Peninsula. The water off the Llyn, which combine moderate tidal and sea conditions with varied patterns of winds, offer spectacular scenery of the Snowdonia mountains and the rugged coastlines.


The Sailing Club

CHPSC is located in the Welsh National Sailing Academy complex. The Club is a modern building with catering facilities, changing rooms, showers, meeting and protest rooms. The Club is part of the RYA’s UK National Sailing Academy Network The Club was selected as a London 2012 Pre-Games Training Camp


Race Area


Major Championships held in Pwllheli • Worlds – Finn Masters, Cadets, Laser 2, Mirror, Splash, – 470 +420 Europeans

• Nationals – 420 , Cadets, Optimist(457boats in 2009), Topper, Contender, RS Classes, Merlin Rocket, GP14, Formula 18,, Kestrel, Laser, Firefly, Hornet, Scorpion, Osprey, Flying 15, Laser. – 2010 - 29er, 49er, Finn, Topper, RS400 – 2011 - Optimist (472 boats 2011), Sprit 15, 420, Finn UK Masters

– 2012 - UK Youths, Finn Worlds Masters, Topper, Optimist, Fire Fly • 420 Selectors every year • UK Youth Nationals (3yrs)


Wind South westerly winds prevail thought most of the year, including the summer months.

Long periods of settled weather can occur in August, bringing dry sunny conditions and light sea breeze. The sailing waters are open to the prevailing winds from the SW, creating unbiased race areas. Large waves or swell are rare in August, small chop or waves will form in onshore winds from SW to S


Tides • Tide is very weak with a peak tide of 0.3kn and an average of about 0.1kn • Direction shown are approximate only. The flood tide running East for the first half and North East for the second half. Ebb tide runs South West for the whole period.


Getting there BY PLANE

To Manchester and then by train to Bangor where pick ups can be arranged

BY FERRY

From Rotterdam or Zeebrugge to Hull and then by road on route shown From Dublin to Holyhead

BY ROAD

From all mainland UK destinations


Accommodation

5km from CHPSC


Accommodation Haven 5-star on-site facilities include :• Large heated indoor pool complex with flumes and slides • All-weather multi-sports courts, • Indoor SportsDrome, • RopeWorks including; climbing wall with abseiling, • Go karting, • adventure golf

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Accommodation

Apartments

Large Luxurious sea front accommodation overlooking the beach at Pwllheli's West B+B End. You will find a welcome in all Stunning and unbelievable Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, views over Cardigan Bay. Guest House in Pwllheli and 5 minute walk to the Golf Club. surrounding area Leisure centre with swimming pool, squash, gym, tennis etc., Motor homes/ Caravans/ 2 minute walk Trailer Tents Less than a mile from the local marina and ideal for keen Hook up for 45 pre booked sailors. motor homes on site (through club)

Camping A few very close camp sites to the club can be found on the club website

Tourist Information www.visitsnowdonia.info


Championship Website • • • • • • • • • • •

Sailing Info News Venue Guide Gallery Logistics Accomodation Surroundings History Links Questions Contact us


Sailing Water


Safe Launching


Secure Compound


Very user friendly site

free parking limited number of Campervans on site


Experienced Race and Safety Teams


Beautiful backdrop


Culture


Very friendly Staff Full Time Events Manager


Quote “From a sailing point of view, Pwllheli provides the best sailing water in Britain . Clean wind in the prevailing South Westerly makes it the perfect venue. The facilities speak for themselves. The club is incredibly supportive of top sailors always prepared to go the extra mile. The PSC has a friendly atmosphere and is undoubtedly the premier sailing club in the country” Chris Gowers GBR Olympic Sailing Team Head Coach


New Welsh Sailing Academy


17 - 28 August 2015 See you there


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