Mandurah - Western Australia 27 th Dec 2011 - 7 th Jan 2012 When? - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

2012 Fireball World Championships Mandurah - Western Australia

27th Dec 2011 - 7th Jan 2012

When?

December 2011 – January 2012 Pre-Worlds & Australian Championships 27th – 31st December 2011 World Championships 2nd – 7th January 2012

Where is Mandurah?

86Km south of Perth on Australia’s west coast

Ariel view of Mandurah

Why Mandurah?

• Australia’s fastest growing city
• Excellent modern infrastructure & facilities
• Great holiday destination
• Easy international access via Perth
• Easy shipping via Fremantle
• Wide range of accommodation
• Hospitable club
• Local event support

Mandurah Offshore Fishing & Sailing Club

Mandurah Offshore Fishing & Sailing Club

• Established in 2000 as a merger between the

Mandurah Sailing Club and Game Fishing Club

• Over 2500 members
• Excellent facilities – both on and off the water
• Three bar areas.
• Indoor seating for over 300 people
• Closed in beer garden and large lawn areas
• Sheltered launch basins

Around the Club

• Large hardstand area for storing boats
• Great security
• High quality rescue craft
• Experienced race personnel
• Enthusiastic members
• Great chance to build Fireball numbers in

Australia.

Mandurah Offshore Fishing & Sailing Club

Out and About in Mandurah

Boat Tours Café bars Local pubs Relax by the lagoon On the beach Theatre

Daily planned activities to suit singles including –

• Dolphin cruises
• Winery tours
• Lunch overlooking the race course
• Day trip to Perth
• Rottnest Island trip
• Day trip to Fremantle

Out and About in Mandurah

Out and About in Mandurah

Parks along the River Shopping Children’s Swimming Beach Restaurants

Daily planned activities for families including -

• Dolphin cruises
• Bouncy castles at the club
• Day at the water park
• Zoos and animal park trips
• Day at the fun fair
• Kids cinema session

Out and About in Mandurah

Fremantle

Out and About in WA

Cottesloe beach Perth Rottnest Island Margaret River Vineyards Kimberley’s Outback

Lay day planned trips including –

• Trip to Perth, ferry with lunch on the Swan

River, swim at Cottesloe Beach, lazy time in Fremantle followed by dinner in Fremantle.

• Trip to three wineries with lunch at the second

stop.

• Trip to Rockingham to see the wild dolphins

and seals.

Out and About in WA

Getting Around

• Within Mandurah – most things are an easy walk
• Free mini bus pick up and drop off to club
• Freeway from Perth to Mandurah, and beyond.

Travel time approx 50 minutes

• New train system from Perth centre to Mandurah
• Regular bus services
• Pick up and drop offs to and from the airport can

be arranged if you email us your flight details.

Getting Around

• Hertz Mandurah are the official car hire company

for the regatta.

• Offering 20% off of normal rates
• Booking details are on the Fireball Australia web

site

Travelling to Australia

• Malaysia Airlines has signed on as airline sponsor

for the event

• Malaysian has provide a dedicated login to their

web site for the Fireball Association, with cheap airfares available

• Try and support Malaysian as they will contribute

a percentage per booking towards the Jury airfares helping keep costs and entry fees low.

• Remember - Book early as the worlds are in peak

time

• Info on how to book on Fireball Australia web site

Travelling to Australia

• You will most likely need a visa to enter

Australia

• Information on visa requirements are on the

Fireball Australia web site

• You can also get information from a travel

agent

• Don’t leave this too late as it could take a

number of weeks to process

Accommodation

Accommodation

• 2* to 5* Hotels
• Rental Houses and apartments
• Cabins
• Camping
• Caravans on site at the sailing club
• Billeting
• (Contact Fireball Australia for Caravans and Billeting)
• All within 15 minutes walk of the marina and club

Accommodation

Boat Transport to Australia

Phone +61 8 83003100 Fax +61 8 83003116 Mob +61 (0) 417850298 dave.coughlin@tayper.com.au Nominated Shipping and Clearance Agent -

Boat Transport to Australia

• Australian customs and quarantine are very strict
• Ensure that all items in the container are on the

carnet

• No food or drinks
• All wood used for packing is treated to the proper

standards

• No sand or dirt
• No bikes
• See Fireball Australia web site for more details

Boat Transport to Australia

• Containers will need to be cleared by and

delivery arranged through Tayper

• Containers will need to be in Australia by 6th

December

• Containers will be delivered to Mandurah SC
• n 16th December and unpacked in front of

Quarantine

• If you container does not pass it will not be

allowed to be unpacked!!!!

Social Program

• Welcome Night – Mayoral Reception
• Murray River Cruise
• Pre-worlds Presentation & NY Eve Party
• Nightly meals at the club
• Restaurant and Pub Evenings
• Next Worlds Evening
• 50th Anniversary of Fireball Party
• Worlds Presentation Dinner

So why should you come?

• Beautiful location
• Hot sunny conditions
• Great racing – wind and waves with warm water
• Plenty of after race social activities
• Planned trips on the lay days to see the sights
• Children friendly with daily activities planned
• Lots of planned activities for non sailors
• Lots of free beer, wine and food to keep you

happy