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Enter Sail Melbourne Hobie Worlds now

by Event Media on 9 May 2004
Sail Melbourne, together with Port Melbourne Yacht Club and the Australian National Hobie Class Association, are delighted to invite you to the Hobie 17 and Hobie 18 World Championships and the Hobie 16 Asia Pacific Championships being held in Melbourne this December 2004 - January 2005.

Conducted in one of the World's most liveable cities, on one of the World's best expanses of open water for racing, with warm water, sunshine, fresh sea breezes and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and there really are no excuses!

Sail Melbourne happy to provide subsidised shipping and assistance for competitors wishing to transport their boats to and from Melbourne.

Details are posted to the Sail Melbourne website and will be regularly updated.

All shipping arrangements will be coordinated through the regatta office and we welcome you to contact us with your enquiries.

The Notice of Race has been completed and is now available on the Sail Melbourne website and we welcome you to download a PDF copy to distribute amongst your friends.

Sail Melbourne has secured a special accommodation package from Holiday Inn for all Sail Melbourne competitors and supporters. The Holiday Inn is located right in the centre of Melbourne and only five minutes from Port Melbourne Yacht Club making it the ideal location for sailor and tourist alike!

Rates start from $115AUD per night, or $130AUD per night twin share including breakfast. For reservations call + 613 9648 2777 or email: reservations@holidayinnmelbourne.com.au or visit www.holidayinn.com.au

In addition to the hotel accommodation we also have available an economical Home Stay program where visiting sailors will be billeted to stay with local residents. Further information on the Sail Melbourne home stay program is available at the official website, as is all information pertaining to the event.

For all further information and enquires please contact the Sail Melbourne office on info@sailmelbourne.com.au or tel: + 61 3 9597 0066

For all information: www.sailmelbourne.com.au
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