27th - 30th April 2017

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1 27th - 30th April 2017

2 Welcome Welcome to Sotogrande, It is an honour for us to celebrate the first RC44 Championship race at home in All of our staff are on hand to give you an exclusive experience, where each member of the different teams can find a reason to return. Take advantage of our spectacular climate and enjoy a round of golf, a polo match, or just relax on one of our many beaches and experience the different cultures that have settled here over centuries. Sotogrande is uniquely situated between two continents, Europe and Africa allowing for the possibility of holding a very compelling race. With the constant changing winds technique and teamwork are essential, and of course not forgetting the after sail received from a warm Spanish perspective. Sotogrande s neighbour, Marbella, located in the middle of the famous Costa del Sol, is one of the greatest and most world renowned tourist destinations internationally. Are you ready? John Bassadone

3 Marina Sotogrande Marina Sotogrande is one of the best and most exclusive Ports on the Mediterranean Sea, with incredible sailing conditions all year long, located at the luxury resort of Sotogrande, within the city of San Roque. The city of San Roque is set within the Straits of Gibraltar, next to the mythical Pillars of Hercules, in the most southern point on the Iberian Peninsula. It is a crossroads where diverse cultures have intermingled. Founded in 1962 by the American Joseph McMicking, Sotogrande is well-communicated, with high quality infrastructure and a warm climate all year round. Famous for its golf courses and polo fields, it has become an exceptional placeto live or to just spend some time enjoying its many charms. Historical world sporting events have been held in Sotogrande at the impressive Valderrama golf course including The Ryder Cup 97, Volvo Masters ( and ) and American Express World Championship (1999 and 2000). Likewise, since 1971 the well-known Sotogrande World Polo Cup is held here and it is the only club that holds two International Polo Circuit tournaments annually. Every imaginable convenience can be found on it s more than 2,000 hectares: wide avenues, a leisure harbor, two beach clubs, the best hotels, and a colorful marina. Scattered around are there some restaurants, an international school, shops and banks.this reflects Sotogrande s Cosmopolitan atmosphere.

4 EVENT PROGRAMME Friday 21 st to Sunday 30 th April 9:00 a 18:00 Free craning DATE Wednesday, 12 th April TIME Friday, 21 st April 09:00-18:00 09:00-18:00 Saturday, 22 nd April 09:00-18:00 09:00-18:00 Sunday, 23 rd April 09:00-18:00 10:00-18:00 Monday, 24 th April 09:00-18:00 10:00-18:00 16:00-18:00 Tuesday, 25 th April 09:00-18:00 09:00-18:00 10:00-18:00 Technical area opening. Free craning. Measurement boats and appendices. Free craning. Measurement boats and appendices. Free craning. Measurement sails. (Parking Ribera del Marlin) Training day. Measurement sails. (Parking Ribera del Marlin) Weigh-in and registration. Training day. Weigh-in and registration. Measurement sails. (Parking Ribera del Marlin

5 EVENT PROGRAMME DATE Wednesday, 26 th April TIME 09:00-18:00 10:00 11:30 Weigh-in and registration. Practice race briefing. 1st warning signal for Fleet Race. Thursday, 27 th April 10:00 10:15 10:45 11:30 16:00 18:00 Fleet Race Briefing. VIP morning show. Docking out VIP spectator boats. 1st warning signal for Fleet Race. After sail buffet. Marina Sotogrande s Club. Boat Captain meeting.

6 EVENT PROGRAMME Friday, 28 th April 10:00 10:15 10:45 11:30 15:30 16:30 20:00 Saturday, 29 th April 10:00 10:15 10:45 11:30 16:00 20:00 Fleet Race Briefing. VIP morning show. Docking out VIP spectator boats. 1st warning signal for Fleet Race. ProAm Race After sail buffet. Marina Sotogrande s Club. Owner dinner. Fleet Race Briefing. VIP morning show. Docking out VIP spectator boats. 1st warning signal for Fleet Race. After sail buffet. Marina Sotogrande s Club. Gala dinner. Sunday, 30th April 10:00 10:15 10:45 11:30 15:00 16:00 After prize giving Monday, 1 st May 09:00 Craning out Fleet Race Briefing. VIP morning show. Docking out VIP spectator boats. 1st warning signal for Fleet Race. Last warning signal. Prize-giving ceremony and final cocktail. Craning out

7 EVENT AREA HOSPITALITY AND OFFICE AREA Offices Hospitality area in Marina Sotogrande. Berths for RC, inflatable boats, hospitality boats. TECHNIQUE AREA TRAILERS STORAGE MEASUREMENT SAILS AREA (Parking Ribera del Marlin)

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9 HOW TO GET TO SOTOGRANDE Sotogrande possesses excellent travel connections, being only an hour away from Malaga International Airport along the Costa del Sol motorway. Jerez Airport is also conveniently located, at one hour s drive along the A-381 dual carriage way. Sotogrande is also just a 15 minute drive from Gibraltar Airport along CA-34 dual carriage way with direct flights to the United Kingdom. There is also a sea port in Algeciras, just ten minutes away, with regular ferries and fast ferries / catamarans to the Spanish city of Ceuta and the Moroccan. Huelva Sevilla Córdoba We recommend Malaga International Airport. Please let us know if you are coming by private jet, so we can make special arrangements. Please contact Martina for further information. Malaga International Airport Cádiz Sotogrande Andalucía Cádiz España Málaga Granada * Taxi service 24h/day. Aprox price 140 euros (3-4 pax) * Car Rental (Avis, Europcar,...) 60 min. Gibraltar Airport * Taxi service. Aprox price 50 euros (3-4 pax) * Car Rental (Avis, Europcar,...). 20 min. Gibraltar Jerez Airport Tánger * Taxi service. Aprox price 140 euros (3-4 pax) * Car Rental (Avis, Europcar,...) 75 min.

10 HOSPITALITY HOTELS Please feel free to contact us to prepare your tailor made program to ensure your trip is hassle free. Villas and apartments are subject to availability at the time of your request. For any further information and hospitality services please contact Martina. Official Hotels Hotel NH Almenara 4* (Blocked for RC-44 Class, contact Martina) 4 star hotel with the facilities of a 5 star. An incredible location, in the centre of the Almenara golf course. A shuttle bus to and from the port has been arranged for the event. Prices Superior 2 AD 145,00 10% IVA y tasas no incluidas Sup single use AD 110,00 10% IVA y tasas no incluidas Junior Suite AD 175,00 10% IVA y tasas no incluidas Suite AD 295,00 10% IVA y tasas no incluidas Supplements: Cancellation Fees 1.- Up to 90 days before event arrival: Free 2.- If booking is cancelled 89 days before event: 25% 3.- If booking is cancelled 60 days before event and other circumstances: 100% Payment Conditions Booking done prior arrival 40% Deposit of booking time. 60% At Clients arrival Facilities: Health & Beauty: Sotogrande Health Experience and Elysium Sotogrande Spa Golf: 27 holes allowing for 3 different 18 hole combinations. Set within a beautiful landscape offering views of both the mountains and the sea. Among the facilities of Almenara it is the Sotogrande Golf Academy, The Equestrian Centre, The Racquet Centre next to the beach, Paddle Tennis Courts, Beach club, and event rooms holding up to 800 people. Their diverse cuisine both on site and nearby including Gaia a sophisticated world of international cuisine the more informal VeinTeeOcho, chosen by the golfers with magnificent views will make you fall inl ove, along with the Cucurucho beach club,which is ideal for celebrations, banquets, gala dinners and barbecues. Half Board without drinks HB 25,00 euros per person per day

11 HOSPITALITY Hotel Club Marítimo de Sotogrande 4* (Blocked for RC-44 Class, contact Martina) Part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Situated in the heart of Sotogrande s Port, less than 100 meters from the Hospitality, Moorings and Technical Area for the RC-44. Payment Conditions Booking done prior arrival 40% Deposit of booking time. 60% At Clients arrival Prices Standar double room AD 195,00 10% IVA y tasas no incluidas Standar double room AD 165,00 10% IVA y tasas no incluidas individual. Junior Suite AD 245,00 10% IVA y tasas no incluidas Suite AD 280,00 10% IVA y tasas no incluidas Attic AD 280,00 10% IVA y tasas no incluidas SPECIAL DISCOUNT 20% Until 15/04/2017. Ideal for Shore Crew to prepare the boats. Supplements: Half Board without drinks HB 25,00 euros per person per day Cancellation Fees 1.- Up to 90 days before event arrival: Free 2.- If booking is cancelled 89 days before event: 25% 3.- If booking is cancelled 60 days before event and other circumstances: 100%

12 GOLF COURSES If you are a golf lover you will be have the excellent excuse to play golf. The Valderrama and Sotogrande courses-both designed by Robert Trent Jones offer incredible opportunities for you to enjoy 2 well designed and maintained courses. The Ryder Cup, Volvo Masters and American Express World Championship have all been held on the world famous Valderama course. The 27 holes of the Almenara provide excellent views of Alcaidesa, San Roque Club and La Canada which are alternative courses on your doorstep. Please feel free to contact us to arrange golf bookings. It may be difficult during high season. We are here to help you make the most out that Sotogrande has to offer. RESTAURANTS & NIGHT LIFE We are currently working on an specific guide in order to offer you the best of Sotogrande cuisine.

13 PORT SERVICES Marina Sotogrande 1380 berths from 6 to 50 meters. Total water surface: m2. Total water surface enclosed: m2. Maximum depth:4,50m. Width of the harbour mouth: 80 m. Boat Yard (main infrastructure): Hard standing area: m2, Hard standing area for boat repairs: 400 m2, Lifting surface: 176,25 m2, Length of lifting dock: 24 m., Width of lifting dock: 7,5 m, Travelift: 250 Tons. Fuel station: Offers 2 tanks with approved capacity of lts/c.u (Diesel and Petrol). Two covered storage areas. Two hard standing areas for exterior winter storage: with shrink wrap: Interior area: Surface3.500m2 and Exterior area surface 7.500m2

14 LOCAL INFORMATION About Andalucia An axis between Europe and Africa and the meeting point of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, this region has been coveted by many different cultures throughout history and prehistory. In barely forty kilometres you can go from Alpine mountain landscapes to tropical areas on the shores of the Mediterranean. The coast of Andalusia stretches for almost 900 kilometres and is home to a large number of cities, towns and beaches that are a delight to visit. The whole ensemble represents a range of attractions for tourists that enjoy impressive monuments in large towns to typical small villages, which have provided a constant source of inspiration for all kinds of artists. Andalusia is the main holiday destination for Spanish nationals and one of the principal destinations for overseas tourists.

15 EVENT CONTACTS EVENT CONTACTS President John Bassadone Event Manager Manolo Moyano M/ Event Assistant Martyn Skelton M/ Hospitality and Accommodation Martina Fabryova M/ RC 44 CLASS CONTACTS Class Manager Bertrand Favre M/ Skype: bertrandfavre Event Management & Class Communications Jessica Gray M/ Hospitality Manager Hubert Detrey M/ Technica Manager Nacho Cifuentes M/

16 LOCAL CONTACTS EMERGENCY Ambulance, Police & Fire 112 Local Police 092 Police Guardia Civil 062 Hospitals 061 (Pending Special Agreements for the Class) Fire 080 Port Security OTHERS Marina Sotogrande Reception Sotogrande Boatyard (Event Technical Office) Diving Services: Marina Sotogrande. Sailmaker: Physiotherapist: (Pending Special Agreements for the Class) Event Delivery Addres (Team Name) RC-44 MARINA SOTOGRANDE Oficina Varadero Paseo Levante s/n Puerto Deportivo Sotogrande Sotogrande San Roque, Cádiz SPAIN

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