Fireball Worlds 2012 Mandurah info booklet

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2012 FIREBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS MANDURAH W.A. Tuesday 27th December 2011 - Saturday 7th January 2012

Important --- Anyone shipping boats and equipment to the Worlds must abide by strict Australian quarantine and customs rules.

Check the shipping page for information and our shipping agents details.

International travellers please go to the Malaysian Airlines page to find details of how to book flights with our preferred airline Looking for crew, helm or boat to lease email ifaa@fireballaustralia.org Details will be added to the web site here

2012

FIREBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS MANDURAH Western Australia.

Tuesday 27th December 2011 - Saturday 7th January 2012 Promotional pictures from the Barbados Worlds May 2012 supplied by Tom Gruitt http:// www.tom-gruitt.co.uk/

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www.mofsc.com.au

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Accommodation in Mandurah

Mandurah is a very popular holiday destination particularly at the time of the event and it is recommended that bookings be made will in advance, minimum 10 months. Within close proximity (walking distance) of the club there is lots of choice from camp sites to 5* hotels. The local tourist centre will be able to help find suitable accommodation.

Accommodation close by - hotels, apartments and chalets

Information on the area and accommodation can be found on the following web sites: www.mandurahwa.info/PeelView/ http://www.visitmandurah.com/

http://www.mandurahholidayaccommodation.com/ Below are some of the accommodation options available: Houses to Let: There are plenty of houses and apartments available to for short term holiday rental in the central Mandurah area. For ease of walking to all facilities we recommend that you look at places bordered by the river to the south, ocean to the west, Pinjarra Road to the west and Stewart / Forrest Street to the North. This puts you no more than 16 minutes walk to the sailing club and all pubs and restaurants. You can venture as far north as Henson Street / Anstruther Road but allow 25 minutes walk.

Three bedroom places range from $950.00 per week up to $2800.00 per week. Lots around $1,600 a week.

The best sites to look at for houses are: www.mandurahholidayrentals.com www.holidaylettings.co.uk/mandurah/ www.seachangeservices.com.au www.crestaccommodation.com.au/ www.stayz.com.au/accommodation/wa/peel/mandurah If you would like to discuss the location of a property and facilities please send Ben Schulz or Pete Crossley an email.

Ocean Marina Chalets – 7 min walk to club, 2 min walk to café’s, 7 min walk to pubs.

-----------These chalets are nearly all gone----------6 The Lido, Mandurah, WA 6210 PH +61 (0) 8 9535 8173 Email: chalets@marinachalets.com.au http://www.marinachalets.com.au/ The complex has a forty chalets including Studio Chalets for two, Couples Chalets for 4 and Family Chalets for 4. The chalets are in excellent condition and ideally located. The organising committee has 20 cabins held under the name “Fireball Worlds” for sailors and recommend it as the most conveniently placed accommodation available.

Chalets start from $100 per night.

Please email Ben Schulz to find out more and make a booking.

Atrium Hotel – 8 min walk to club, 4 min walk to café’s, 8 min walk to pubs.

65 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah, WA 6210 Ph +61 (0) 8 9535 6633 reservations@the-atrium.com.au www.atriumhotel.com.au/index.site.rooms.101.html Note: The Atrium is offering their corporate rate which is a 15% discount for all Fireball visitors, please mention the Fireball Championships when booking.

117 rooms available from $160.00 per night.

1,2 & 3 bedroom apartments with self catering kitchenettes.

Restaurant in house, indoor pool, tennis courts, sauna.

Mandurah Holiday Village - 16 min walk to club, 8 min walk to café’s, 15 min walk to pubs.

Part of the Golden Chain 124 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah, WA 6210 PH: +61 (0) 8 9535 4429 Email: info@mandurahholidayvillage.com.au Family Apartments available from $180 per night.

Apartments can sleep up to 8 people.

Rooms have a main bedroom downstairs with a queen bed and a loft above which has either three sets of bunks, two single beds or a double bed.

Apartments are clean and tidy but not overly large.

Facilities include pool, tennis court, sauna, kids playground and spa.

Timbertop Caravan Park – 10 min walk to club, 6 min walk to café’s, 10 min walk to pubs.

6 Peel Street, Mandurah, WA 6210 PH +61 (0) 8 9535 1292 Email: mcconk@aapt.net.au The park has a small range of cabins that sleep up to 6 people, a few on site caravans that sleep 4 and four tent sites available.

Foreshore Motel – 14 min walk to club, 6 min walk to café’s, 1 min walk to pubs.

Gibson Street, Mandurah, WA 6210 PH +61 (0) 8 9535 9863 foreshoremotel@westnet.com.au www.mandurahwa.com/ForeshoreMotel 20 Motel rooms that start from $110.00 per night for a room with a queen bed and a single bed. The rooms are clean and presentable. The motel has a pool and all rooms are air conditioned.

Crest Hotels, Apartments and Resorts Comfort Inn - 16 min walk to club, 6 min walk to café’s, 13 min walk to pubs.

Also known as –Mandurah Motel and Apartments or Mandurah Gates Resort 110 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah, WA 6210 PH: +61 (0) 8 9582 9488 Email: info@mandurahmotel.com.au www.mandurahmotel.com.au Motel Rooms available from $190.00 per night.

Family Apartments available from $210.00 per night.

Facilities include pool, tennis court, put-put mini golf, restaurant and bar.

Crest Quality Suites

4 star 1 The Palladio Mandurah Marina 1800 624 633 56 x 2 bedroom 2 bathroom self contained and serviced apartments right on the marina. info@crestaccommodation.com.au www.crestaccommodation.com.au CREST Private Collection 4 star 3 The Palladio Mandurah Marina 1800 624 633 A range of 2,3 & 4 bedroom private apartments on the waterways of the Mandurah Ocean Marina, some with boat mooring access, sleeping 2-12 per apartment. info@crestaccommodation.com.au www.crestaccommodation.com.au Seashells Resort - 5 min walk to club, 4 min walk to café’s, 16 min walk to pubs.

16 Dolphin Drive, Mandurah, WA 6210 PH: +61 (0) 8 9550 3000 Email: reservations@seashells.com.au www.seashells.com.au 4.5 star accommodation right on the beach front.

Apartments available from $325 per night.

Facilities include heated outdoor pool, sauna, spa and gym.

Upper price range but worth the money – only a few years old and absolute luxury.

Peelview Court Appartments - 8 min walk to club, 2 min walk to café’s, 8 min walk to pubs.

4 Peel Street , Mandurah, WA 6210 PH: +61 (0) 8 9581 1896 Email: gandini@southwest.com.au www.mandurahwa.info/PeelView/home.htm Cheap and cheerful two bedroom apartments close to everything.

Silver Sands Resort - 25 min walk to club, 20 min walk to café’s, 2 min walk to a pub (different area), 25 min walk to pubs.

Corner of Adonis Road and Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah, WA 6210 PH: +61 (0) 8 9535 7722 Email: admin@silversandsresort.com.au http://www.silversandsresort.com.au/ Family Apartments available from $180 per night.

One and two bedroom apartments starting from $200.00 per night.

Facilities include pool, tennis court, kids playground and spa. ( Bit of a hike from the club but looks nice)

2. Mandurah the Venue

Images from around Mandurah, Perth and Fremantle

The best site for information on things to see and do, restaurants, shopping, tours etc. is www.visitmandurah.com The area is abundant with activity and is growing faster than any other part of Australia so by the time of the worlds there will be even more to enjoy.

Most things can be accessed on foot in Mandurah, and there are plenty of bike paths. Getting around is easy.

Things to see and do in Mandurah include:

•Live shows at the performing arts centre, •Cinemas, •Maritime Museum, •Ten Pin Bowling, •Pool Hall, •Aquatic and Amusement Park, •Boat Cruises, •Fishing Charters, •Surfing, swimming, kayaking and more at the beach, •Markets, •Shopping, •Video Arcades, •Art Galleries, •Old Coast Brewery Tours •Bike Hire Things to see and do outside Mandurah include:

•Day trip to Rottnest Island, national park, •Day trip to Margaret River, including wineries, caves and beaches, •Day trip to Fremantle, markets, cafes, micro breweries, museums, •Day trip to Perth, capital of WA •Daytrip to Hilary’s Boat Harbour, cafes, beach & kids adventure park, •Peel Zoo and other wild life parks, •Wine Tasting, •Horse Riding,

•Swan River Cruises, •Swimming at Cottesloe Beach, RESTAURANTS AND CAFES Mandurah has two main entertainment areas. These are defined by the old and new parts of town.

The old / original town with it’s main street is on the edge of the Murray River. Within this area you will find coffee shops, restaurants and plenty of shopping as well as the pubs and the night clubs.

The second entertaining area is part of the brand new marina complex. It includes the arts centre, cinema, many restaurants, dolphin quays market plus much more.

It is six to eight minute walk between the two areas along the beautiful tree lined waterfront.

There are many styles of restaurants and cafes to suit all tastes and budgets. Whilst fish restaurants offer locally caught fish there is also a range of international style eateries.

3. Things to do in Mandurah

MANDURAH AND THE LOCAL AREA The best site for information on things to see and do, restaurants, shopping, tours etc. is www.visitmandurah.com The area is abundant with activity and is growing faster than any other part of Australia so by the time of the worlds there will be even more to enjoy.

Most things can be accessed on foot in Mandurah, and there are plenty of bike paths. Getting around is easy.

Things to see and do in Mandurah include:

•Live shows at the performing arts centre, •Cinemas, •Maritime Museum, •Ten Pin Bowling, •Pool Hall, •Aquatic and Amusement Park, •Boat Cruises, •Fishing Charters, •Surfing, swimming, kayaking and more at the beach, •Markets, •Shopping, •Video Arcades, •Art Galleries, •Old Coast Brewery Tours •Bike Hire Things to see and do outside Mandurah include:

•Day trip to Rottnest Island, national park, •Day trip to Margaret River, including wineries, caves and beaches, •Day trip to Fremantle, markets, cafes, micro breweries, museums, •Day trip to Perth, capital of WA •Daytrip to Hilary’s Boat Harbour, cafes, beach & kids adventure park, •Peel Zoo and other wild life parks, •Wine Tasting,

•Horse Riding, •Swan River Cruises, •Swimming at Cottesloe Beach, RESTAURANTS AND CAFES Mandurah has two main entertainment areas. These are defined by the old and new parts of town.

The old / original town with it’s main street is on the edge of the Murray River. Within this area you will find coffee shops, restaurants and plenty of shopping as well as the pubs and the night clubs.

The second entertaining area is part of the brand new marina complex. It includes the arts centre, cinema, many restaurants, dolphin quays market plus much more.

It is six to eight minute walk between the two areas along the beautiful tree lined waterfront.

There are many styles of restaurants and cafes to suit all tastes and budgets. Whilst fish restaurants offer locally caught fish there is also a range of international style eateries.

4. Travel to and around Mandurah

TRANSPORT TO AND IN WA International travel to the event Malaysian Airlines our travel partners have a dedicated worlds booking site available, details can be found here.

Travel by Road: The road system in Perth is second to none. Freeways allow easy movement across the city and out to the further lying communities. From the centre of Perth and from the airport there are freeways to Mandurah allowing the 79 km distance to be covered in less than one hour. Routes from the city centre and the airport to MOFSC will be posted on the event web site.

Travel by Train: A new north – south rail network has been installed in Perth over the last few years, allowing access to Mandurah from Perth – via Rockingham on new, fully air conditioned trains. Routes from the city centre and the airport to the Mandurah, along with fares will be posted on the event web site.

Car Rental: Hertz (Mandurah) are our car rental partner for the event please check the special deals page for more information.

5. Visa information 2012 Fireball World Championships – Visa Information Mandurah W.A. Visa information The information relating to visa options contained in this fact sheet is current as at 16 February 2011.

Australian law may change after this time resulting in a change in visa options.

While this fact sheet provides an outline of the most common business visas, please note there are many visa options available for visiting Australia. The appropriate visa will depend, amongst other things, on the person’s purpose for visiting.

All visitors to Australia must have a valid visa to travel to and enter Australia (other than New Zealand passport holders, who will normally be issued a Special Category visa on arrival, provided they meet health and character requirements; and permanent residents of Norfolk Island who may be granted a Permanent Resident of Norfolk Island visa on arrival).

1. Tourist visa - is the most suitable option for amateur competitors and others whose only purpose is to attend/observe the event.

2. Business visa - is the most suitable option for professional competitors, officials, coaches or support staff.

Online applications eVisitor Passport holders from eVisitor eligible countries are able to apply individually online for authorisation to travel to and enter Australia. You will need to select between the business and tourist stream, based on your role at the event. eVisitor eligible countries Andorra * France * Lithuania Republic of San Marino * Austria * Germany * Luxembourg * Slovak Republic Belgium * Greece * Malta * Slovenia Bulgaria Hungary Monaco * Spain * Cyprus Iceland * The Netherlands * Sweden * Czech Republic Ireland * Norway * Switzerland * Denmark * Italy * Poland United Kingdom – British Citizen * Estonia Latvia Portugal * Vatican city Finland * Liechtenstein * Romania * Eligible passport holders also have the option of applying for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) through their travel agent, airline, specialist service provider or an Australian visa office outside Australia. Note, travel agencies may choose to impose a fee to arrange an ETA on your behalf.

Further information can be found at

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/evisitor/ Applications can be made at

http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/evisitor.htm A separate online eVisitor (Tourist stream) application is required for each family member who holds a passport from an EU eligible country and wishes to travel with you to Australia, including children under the age of 18 who are included on your passport. Applications for eVisitor visas are free.

Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Passport holders from ETA eligible countries are also able to apply for a visa online to travel to and enter Australia. You will need to select between a business or tourist ETA, based on your role at the event as follows:

Business role - ETA (Business Entrant) (Subclass 977) Tourist role - ETA (Visitor) (Subclass 976)

ETA eligible countries Brunei Singapore Canada South Korea Hong Kong (SAR) * Taiwan ** Japan United States of America Malaysia * A Hong Kong Document of Identity (HKDI) cannot be used to apply for an ETA. Residents of Hong Kong require a citizen passport to apply for this visa. ** Holders of Taiwanese passports can only be processed for an ETA if residing and applying in Taiwan. Applications can be lodged with an approved ETA travel agent in Taiwan, or Australian visa services office in Taipei.

Further information can be found at

http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/eta.htm Applications can be made at

http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/ There is no visa application charge for this visa but a service fee of $AUD20 is charged for online applications and travel agencies may choose to impose a fee to arrange an ETA on your behalf. Each family member who holds a passport from an ETA eligible country and wishes to travel with you to Australia must complete a separate online application form for the ETA (Visitor) (Subclass 976). This includes children under the age of 18 who are included on your passport.

Paper-based applications All other passport holders need to submit a paper-based application for a business or tourist visa, based on your role at the event as follows:

Business role - Business (Short Stay) (Subclass 456) Tourist role - Tourist Visa (Subclass 676) Business (Short Stay) visa (Subclass 456)

For Form 456 Application for a Business (Short Stay) visa see http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/456.pdf

To obtain the application documentation checklist for Form 456 see http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/_pdf/456-checklist.pdf

To lodge your application at the nearest Australian visa office to your current place of residence see http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas/index.htm More information on this visa is available at

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/456/ This visa application can also include family members wishing to travel with you to Australia (eg spouse and unmarried dependent children).

Tourist visa (Subclass 676)

For Form 48R Application to visit Australia for tourism or other recreational activities see http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/48r.pdf

To obtain the application documentation checklist for Form 48R see http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/_pdf/676-visa-checklist.pdf

To lodge your application at the nearest Australian visa office to your current place of residence see http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas/index.htm Family members, under 18 years of age, who are travelling to Australia and are included on your passport, can be included in your application. Other family members who have separate passports must lodge separate applications.

A visa application charge of $AUD105 will need to be paid when applying for this visa.

For more information on this visa, please see:

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/676/index.htm Things to consider before lodging an application Health and character requirements

All visa applicants must be assessed against Australia’s health and character requirements.

These requirements are designed to protect the safety and security of the Australian community.

Health requirements As part of the visa application process you may be required to undertake a medical examination, chest x-ray and/or other health checks. The department will advise you of the applicable health checks (if any), based on your individual circumstances.

Information on which health checks may apply to you is available at www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1163i.pdf Character requirements As part of the visa application process, you must show that you are of good character to pass Australia’s character test. Information on the character test is available at www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/79character.htm

If you are unsure whether you can pass Australia’s character test because of prior criminal convictions, you should lodge a paper-based application at the Australian visa office nearest to your current place of residence, at least four months prior to the event start date.

Contact information for Australian visa offices is available at

http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas/index.htm Travel sanctions Nationals of countries subject to travel sanctions may not be permitted to travel to and enter Australia. For information on countries subject to travel sanctions, please see the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s website at

http://www.dfat.gov.au/un/unsc_sanctions/index.html Biometrics Program From December 2010, Biometrics will need to be collected at an Australian Visa Application Centre for visitors lodging a paper-based visa application from the countries listed at the department’s website at http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/biometrics/offshore/countries.htm Invitation/registration to attend the event Although this is a separate process to lodging your visa application, the department may take into account whether you are registered, or have been invited, to attend the event, when assessing whether you meet the criteria for the grant of a visa. Confirmation of registration is required for this event and evidence of this will need to accompany the Business (Short Stay) visa (Subclass 456) application.

Date for lodging paper based applications All visitors should apply for a visa at least two months prior to the intended date of departure, and four months prior for people with character concerns. Visa applications lodged after 19 August 2011 may not be decided in time for visitors to attend the event.

Obligations of visa holders On arrival at Australia’s border you must identify yourself, present your travel documents, and complete an Incoming Passenger Card (IPC). The IPC requires visitors to declare their health status and any prior criminal convictions. If you do not meet immigration clearance requirements, you may be refused entry to Australia.

More information on immigration clearance processes at Australia’s borders is available at www.immi.gov.au/managing-australias-borders/border-security/air/airport.htm You must comply with your visa validity and visa conditions while in Australia. For paperbased applications, this information is available either on your visa label or in the letter informing you that you have been granted a visa. For online applications, it is available on the letter or email confirming the grant of your visa. If you breach these conditions, your visa may be cancelled. If your visa expires while you are still in Australia, you become an unlawful noncitizen. Unlawful non-citizens are liable to be detained and removed from Australia.

Need help?

For help with visas please contact the International Event Coordinator Network (IECN) by completing an online enquiry form at

http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/forms/iecn/ More information on the IECN is available at

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/event-organisers-participants/ General information on applying for visas is available at

www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1025i.pdf

6. Mandurah Container Shipping

Warning!!!

Australia has very strict quarantine restrictions, in order to smooth the movement of containers through customs and quarantine guidelines will be issued to all container organizers once the process has been agreed. The main restrictions affect the frame materials, personal items and launching trolley wheels.

Failure to comply with the guidelines may delay boat arrival, incur additional costs and may result in items being destroyed.

Bikes, untreated wood frames and personal effects cannot enter Australia in the containers.

For detailed information on Australian quarantine rules click here Fireball Australia and Fireball International are working with Australian customs and quarantine through our agents to minimise any likely problems.

Dave Coughlin at Tayper has offered to handle freight clearance and delivery to the sailing club for all containers coming from overseas.

Once cleared customs and quarantine the containers will be moved by side loaders to the sailing club eliminating the need for a crane.

Tayper - Your Global Supply Chain Partners PO Box 377 Port Adelaide South Australia 5015 P +61 8 83003100 F +61 8 83003116 M +61 (0) 417850298 E dave.coughlin@tayper.com.au

7. Malaysia Airlines

Malaysian flight deal for the championships Fireball Australia and Malaysian Airlines have entered into a sponsorship arrangement for the 2012 Fireball worlds For every flight booked with Malaysian, fireball get an allowance towards the jury members flights to the worlds, so the more who book with Malaysian, the less money we have to spend on the jury and therefore the lower the entry fee for the event.

While the flights are not guaranteed to be cheaper than other airlines we ask that you consider using Malaysian if possible, in the long run all competitors will benefit.

Once you have made a booking please email a copy of your flight details with you booking code to ben@schulz.com.au Any problems or needs to book flights not covered by Malaysian please contact Ben Schulz ben@schulz.com.au Note that the site can be a bit temperamental so be patient.

Follow the instructions below to book flights on line.

Web site www.malaysiaairlines.com Country – Australia Login: user name – mgrifaoz password - mandurah2012

Once logged in select “book flights” in the centre of the screen

Select your flights, note certain flights will allow you to choose a stopover in malaysia.

The flight options will appear, you can pick alternate days for cheaper rates, once happy click continue

If there is more than one flight on that day you can choose which one and view your flight numbers and flights times.

Once you have selected the departure and return flights select continue.

A final price with any options will appear next, click continue once satisfied.

Set yourself up as a new customer.

Enter your personal details for ticketing.

Add on a hire car (we have a separate deal with hertz so suggest you use that).

Review your flight plan and conditions.

Once happy select credit card payment and enter card details.

Once you have made a booking please email a copy of your flight details with you booking code to ben@schulz.com.au

8. Special Deals

Hertz Car rentals – Mandurah have come on board as car sponsor for the Fireball World Championships.

They are offering a 20% discount on all car rentals.

To access this discount you need to quote / enter the following discount code - called a “CDP” the code is 1820634.

Cars will only be available for collection and drop off at the Mandurah Hertz dealership.

If you require the car to be delivered to the airport for collection then there will be an additional fee of $110.00.

Note that to make it easy to get from the airport to Mandurah we will be running a Fireball Shuttle bus.

Tickets on the shuttle bus will be $20.00 per person.

Bookings can be made on the Hertz web site, however to access the best range of vehicles at the lowest rates Hertz Mandurah encourage you to email the or phone them with your booking details and they will find a great deal for you.

Hertz email address is mandurah@hertzrentals.com.au or phone +61(0) 8 9582 7833.

Our contact at Hertz is Effira Harlond. She is the branch manager.

If you need any other assistance please contact Ben Schulz ben@schulz.com.au or ph +61 (0) 400 991 606 Again please support our sponsors, Hertz are kindly supplying the shuttle bus for the two weeks of the regatta no cost other than fuel.

Thanks for your support Hertz.

Hertz Mandurah 118 Pinjarra Rd MANDURAH WA 6210 PH: 08 9582 7833 FAX: 08 9582 7955 www.hertzrentals.com.au

9. Crew and Boat Finder 10. See www.fireballaustralia.org for details

11.Mandurah Gallery

Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club images

The club from above and street level

Marina view of the club and club lawns

Club bar and marina

Beach looking towards the club and marina beach at the club

12.Contacts

If you need more information on the event or location please contact any of the following:

IFAA Secretary Ben Schulz ben@schulz.com.au +61 400 991 606

IFAA President Pete Crossley Pete_crossley50@hotmail.com +61 431 470 223

Fireball International UK Andrew Davies Andrew.davies@fireball.onyxnet.co.uk +44 1845 567 064 Skype: mr_fireball

MOFSC Rep. Kevin Luff lufflot2@bigpond.com