2007 Worlds: Preparation Updates with Team Manager Alan Goodmanson26 October 2006 I have secured two containers from New Zealand to Valencia courtesy of MSC. The following is an idea for our Spain 2007 regatta:Flights
AccommodationAccommodation is booked for In (Sunday 27 May) and Out (Sunday 17 June). Check out the Margalida properties. NOTE: A deposit is required for Euro 2000 ASAP to confirm.RegattaIs Sunday 3 June to Saturday 16 JuneContainers & Sponsorship conditionsThe containers will be free New Zealand to Valencia; we need to pay for the Valencia / Alcudia leg. I haven't made these inquiries yet. The indication from MSC Shipping Co is that they would like their LOGO on our Mains. Has anyone able to provide a template so we could circulate between the Team? Aaron suggests paint on rather than stick on lettering. All enquiries to Alan Goodmanson at: goody@ihug.co.nz26 July 2006 Greetings from snowy Lyttelton (the home of all those Rugby trophies) I plan to let you all know what is happening with the arrangements for Spain 2007 as it happens. 1. Containers for the Yachts:I have applied to Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) for them to sponsor FREE two containers to Spain. One from Auckland and one from Lyttelton. The intention is the Auckland one will travel down to Lyttelton and if necessary an additional yacht could be packed, (probably not required) but the two will travel together on the same vessel. The port of discharge is Valencia Spain then transhipped to Alcudia (which is the container port on the island) Then transported to the Yacht Club. There will be costs at Auckland,Lyttelton and Valencia but I intend applying to them to waive their charges. There is a concession from Valencia to Alcudia available through the World Regatta committee, so I will arrange that. Additional charge will be to transport the containers on the Island to the Yacht Club. At the moment we need to pack the containers the 2nd week in March. I will confirm that later after I have discussions with the Shipping Co. I don't know about our chances for the sponsorship but my contact in Christchurch assisted us to Ireland and later to Adelaide he has forwarded our request to his principals in Geneva for approval. So we wait and see.2. Accommodation:I intend making a booking for accommodation for the Team as close to the Yacht Club as possible. We stayed together in Ireland and I believe that was successful so if there is no substantial opposition I will make inquiries. I do have a contact on the Island and hopefully she will recommend accommodation suitable and affordable for us poor old Kiwis. From the email you will see we have 6 spots so I intend booking for 16, now that's a guess so if you intend taking your partners please let me know so I can up the booking.3. RIB:In Ireland and also Auckland we had a rubber inflatable boat at the Worlds. I feel it is so valuable to the campaign for various reasons, Therefore I will make inquiries on the Island for a Loan but if it's not possible a Hire. I probably can take the one I had in Ireland but at this stage there may not be room and obviously we have to pack the yachts first. So the option to use one from the Island will be the way to go.4. Carnets:Most of you will have had dealings with them before, but in my experience I ask you to make arrangement as early as possible We can't afford to have the containers delayed!5. Travel Arrangement:I have had contact with David Thewlis (some may know him) from the Organizing Committee, His recommendation was to fly via London to the Island. The cheaper flights are available via England as opposed to Spain or any other country. You will need to arrange your own flights. I will keep you informed as to when the containers are scheduled to arrive, this may have a bearing on your dates. I will try to arrive a little earlier to make sure everything is in place, we had some anxious times in Ireland with transport etc.6. Assistance and Feed back:If anyone can offer any suggestions and feedback, please do so. This will be a sucessful campaign if we work together. Please note my change of email address, I have retired from the Fire Service and that email address I had is disconnected. Looking forward to hearing from you. Alan Goodmanson,FFNZ Team Manager goody@ihug.co.nz Cost Estimates for 2007 Worlds Thanks to Stephen Wilson for providing the following:
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