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Newsletter 2 ‘Lets get started’
Dear Sailing enthusiast, Welcome to the second newsletter, we will keep you up-dated with all facts and developments concerning the F18 Worlds 2005. The organization of this great event is in full progress as we speak. We hope you will enjoy this runner-up towards "The Worlds!!" HUH? Qualifications?!? Use quota or not to use quota... That's the question! The fact is, however, with the entries limited to 160 boats and the expected interest in the event, the International F18 Association decided to invoke a quota system to opt for a fair distribution of entries across its member associations. The use of a quota system is not uncommon with Worlds Championships. Unfortunately the use of the quota system was only made official to the Worlds organization at a late stage and required an amendment to the Notice of Race. The next step is that the National F18 Associations, in conjunction with the International F18 Association, are responsible for providing an approved list of eligible entries to the Worlds organization. What criteria they use to prepare such a list is strictly up to them. They may approve the list of current entries on a first come, first serve basis, use a local ranking system, or any other system they feel is appropriate to achieve a fair allocation of the available quota. This implies the system used by each National Association can be different and the applied system itself may cause frustration among the potential competitors. In such as case, we urge you to contact your National F18 Association; not only can the system be explained but it also provides feedback for future improvements, if so required. From the Worlds organization side, we have set a deadline well before the event to receive the approved quota lists and will allocate any unused quota on a first come, first serves basis (see Notice of Race for details). This will aid the competitor in making travel arrangements and for us the entry fee is income to the event. All in all, your anxiety is rightly, but we trust it will aid the mutual understanding of the imposed system. Check your national F18 association if this quota applies for your country, and their qualification details.  Imagine: surfing on the BEACH? Wireless broadband Internet access available during F18 Worlds 2005 Imagine: sailing a match and checking your email only minutes after you finish! You brought your digital camera and you took some fantastic action shots? Send them home and your friends and family can share the action almost real-time! Need to get some last minute work done but left some important files on your company’s server? If your company supports network access through the Internet, you can even access those files. Less time spent on work, more time left for play! Formula 18 catamarans are packed with innovative and advanced technology. Of course, the F18 Worlds 2005 fits this description as much as its contestants. A number of innovative features will be available throughout the week. One of these features is a KPN HotSpot. The HotSpot offers everyone with a laptop or PDA a wireless broadband Internet connection on the beach*, which is as fast as any broadband connection at home or at the office. Try KPN HotSpots during the F18 worlds one hour for free and if you like it, you can be online the whole week for only 15 Euros! So bring you Laptop and PDA!!!! *Technical requirements You need a laptop or PDA that is suitable for WiFi / Wireless LAN / WLAN network connections. Check: www.hotspotsvankpn.com for more details.  No pain no glory? While fighting for the title "F18 World Champion 2005" you use you muscles to the max. You expect 200% of your body…… And that HURTS! The F18 committee feels your pain. Therefore 2 professional (sport) masseuses will be onsite during the week to help you to get rid of those painful moments. This feature is not only for sailors, as you might know where have special activities for supporters. So after a day of intensive supporting, a massage sounds like music to your ears. Ask the officials during the event, where to be.  Volunteers wanted! Do you want to be part of a world-leading event? Join us as volunteer! We need several national and international people to assist the committee during the week. We need volunteers for:
Interested? Send your motivation and specialty by e-mail to info@f18worlds2005.com.
As volunteer you will receive all F18 Worlds benefits. For more information please visit our website. We hope to see you in July! Where the beers are cold and the winds are warm! Greetz, Team F18 Worlds 2005 Newsletter 3 Newsletter 1 |
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