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Welcome to Perth for the 2006 ALCOA

International Foundation for Disabled SailingWorld Disabled Sailing Championships.

Events such as this are the realisation of what WesternAustralian sport and recreation is all about; enhancing thequality of lives of people through their participation andachievement in sport and recreation.

The 10-day regatta you are about to enjoy will be anotheropportunity for everyone to understand that physicalability has no say in a person’s capacity to enjoy high levelcompetition.

You are among almost 100 competitors and supportpersonnel from fifteen nations taking part in an excitingcompetition that will allow you to showcase your skills,capacity, determination and drive.

I wish to acknowledge the many volunteers who will givefreely of their time and expertise to help make this event asuccess.

This event will promote sailing as a competitive sport andthat anyone – regardless of their physical ability – cancompete at the highest level, and is sure to inspireneighbouring nations to become involved in internationalcompetition.

They will also help theInternational Foundationof Disabled Sailing toselect nations to competeat the 2008 BeijingParalympics.

With every major eventlike this there is a significant legacy forlocal sportspeople andadministrators. Specialisedofficials and classifiers arecoming from Europe to help with the regatta, leavingbehind a wealth of experience for local event officials.

Congratulations to everyone involved in organising the2006 ALCOA IFDS World Disabled Sailing Championships.

I wish you every success over the coming days.

JOHN BOWLER MLAMINISTER FOR SPORT AND RECREATION

Four years ago Royal Perth Yacht Club

commenced a Sailability Program. This wasthrough the efforts of a band of dedicated

members lead by Commodore Gary Griffiths and thetremendous support of Macquarie Bank.

The vision for this program was born from the success of ateam of RPYC elite level sailors, lead by the late NoelRobins, who competed and won Gold at the Sydney 2000Paralympics.

For those of you who weren’t privileged to know Noel, oneof his strengths, and indeed outstanding qualities, was hisbelief that life was not only made for living but thatnothing, especially not a disability, should stand in yourway of achieving your goals and dreams.

As such, the RPYC Sailability program was introduced toenable everyone, regardless of their level of ability, toenjoy the sport of sailing.

The RPYC Sailability program has seen over 1,000 people,with a wide range of disabilities, venture onto the watersof the Swan River. Today, this is widely acknowledged asthe best Sailability Program in Australia.

The enthusiasm shown by the participants

has flowed to themembership at RPYCresulting in the decision toconduct the 2006 ALCOAIFDS World DisabledSailing Championships.

It is my pleasure towelcome the competitors,officials and supporters ofthis year’s event. It is ourintention to have youleave this regatta full of wonderful memories, gatheredthrough tremendous on-water, experiences as well as agreat social program in and around RPYC. We encourageall visitors to take time out after the regatta to experiencethe lifestyle enjoyed in Western Australia.

On behalf of the members of Royal Perth Yacht Club, wewish all competitors fair winds and may the best sailorstake out the prize.

Tony CarterCommodore

Message from the Minister

Message from the Commodore

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Welcome to the 2006 Alcoa IFDS World

Disabled Sailing Championships.

Alcoa is pleased to be a major sponsor of the championshipsbecause we believe events like this strengthen communities bybringing people together, not just in competition but also inpartnerships.

It is a testament to competitors and organisers alike that thereare fifteen nations represented in this prestigious internationalchampionship. As a member of a large global company withbusiness units in more than 40 countries I am acutely aware ofthe effort involved in getting competitors and their boats toour remote continent.

Many individuals and organisations have played a part in thepartnership that brought these championships to Perth,including the Royal Perth Yacht Club, the WA Government, andthe International Federation for Disabled Sailing, corporatesponsors and the competitors, support staff and volunteers.Through such partnerships we continue to build stronger moreinclusive communities that can be enjoyed by all.

Of course this event would not be possible without thegenerosity of spirit displayed by the many volunteers who areinvolved in many different tasks associated with thechampionships. I’d like to extend a special welcome andpersonal thank you to all the volunteers, race officials andspectators. Your willingness to lend a hand enriches ourcommunity in so many ways.

For many years members of Royal Perth Yacht Club have givenenthusiastic voluntary support to disabled sailing through theclub’s Sailability program. This well established feature of theRPYC program is creating opportunities for people of allabilities to experience the thrills and spills of sailing, the beautyof the Swan River and the great personal satisfaction thatcomes from being part of a team whilst enjoying thecamaraderie of a sailing club.

As a sailor myself, I’m looking forward to some excellent racingthroughout these championships and the thrill of seeing thecompetitors pit their skills and their wits against each other andthe elements – especially the notoriously variable afternoonbreezes on the Swan River.

Many of you have travelled a long way to compete in this eventand all of you have overcome obstacles to reach this level ofcompetition. Your achievements, courage and determination

are an inspiration to all ofus.

I leave you with the wordsof American novelist, MarkTwain:

Twenty years from now youwill be more disappointedby the things you didn't dothan by the ones you diddo.

So throw off the bowlines.Sail away from the safeharbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails.Explore…Dream…Discover.

I wish all our visitors a rewarding and enjoyable time in thebeautiful city of Perth.

Wayne Osborn

Managing DirectorAlcoa World Alumina Australia

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As we enter into the first country qualifier for

the 2008 Paralympic Games, we must expresssincere appreciation for the incredible amount

of work that the Royal Perth Yacht Club has put into thisevent. First envisioned by Noel Robins following the 2000Paralympics in Sydney, the 2006 World Championships willbe a great event. Sailors reunite from around the world inPerth for two weeks of great racing, friendship and story-telling… and embark on a path that will end 32 monthslater in Beijing, China.

I’m not sure that the RPYC truly understood the magnitudeof what they signed up for; but now that they have hostedthis event, they join a very short list of exemplary YachtClubs around the world that have run a Paralympic orOlympic qualification regatta. It is with great pleasure,therefore, that I join the Royal Perth and indeed all ofAustralia in welcoming sailors to the 2006 IFDS WorldChampionship for Single and Three-Person events. Fromthe Yacht Club’s outstanding efforts over the last monthsand with the assistance of the many sponsors, supportersand volunteers, I am confident that the sailors will have anevent to remember.

The many volunteers –from Race Organizers,Shore Support, andLogistics, to Race Officers,Jury Members, Measurersand Classifiers – and thecontributions of thesponsors are critical to thecontinued success of notjust this event, but oursport as a whole. Without all of this support, and withoutthe dedication and perseverance of the RPYC members,this event could not happen. On behalf of the IFDS, anddisabled sailors around the world, thank you to all of thepeople that made this event possible. I look forward tojoining all of you on the water, and wish the sailors fairwinds and fond memories.

Sincerely,

Serge JorgensenPresident, IFDS

Message from the IFDS President

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2006 ALCOA IFDS WORLD DISABLED SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ten Days of Celebrations - Program of Events

Date Time EventMonday 16th January 0830–1730 Registration, Classification, Measurement.

1200 Lunch1830 Dinner

Discover the delights of a good old traditional Aussie BBQ!

Tuesday 17th January 0830–1730 Registration, Classification, Measurement1200 Lunch1700 Skippers and race officials meeting1800 Welcome function

Enjoy a warm welcome to Perth at the Official Opening Ceremony. Be entranced by Aboriginal Culture as WADUMBAH introduce you to their unique storytelling skills and traditional dances.

Wednesday 18th January 0830 -1800 Reserve Classification day1200 Lunch1355 Warning signal – practice race1830 Dinner

Fantastico – it’s time to discover the sensational textures, tastes and treats galore at our Italian Pasta Night

Thursday 19th January 1200 Lunch1355 First warning signal – 2 races scheduled.1900 Dinner

Join in the best Twilight BBQ in Perth, enjoy a wide choice of meals from a Blackboard menu and then stay on for the dancing to follow!

Friday 20th January 1200 Lunch1355 First warning signal – 2 races scheduled.1930 Dinner

Yee Ha – it’s time to get those boots out and start scooting. Join us on the lawn for a fabulous Hoedown with Perth’s best country band “FRISCO”. Naturally it will be a Country & Western style meal for you tonight!

Saturday 21st January - Reserve day.Optional Tours – see page 8 for further information

Sunday 22nd January 1055 First warning signal – 1 race scheduled.1200 Lunch1830 Dinner

You’ll be sizzling at just the thought of the temptations on offer at our Singapore Wok night.

Monday 23rd January 1200 Lunch1355 First warning signal – 2 races scheduled.1830 Dinner

Did someone say a Roast? Tonight’s delectable delights include a variety of roast meats and vegetables. You couldn’t want for anything more!

Tuesday 24th January 1200 Lunch1355 First warning signal – 2 races scheduled.1830 Dinner

It’s time to be tempted by a Region of Riches. You won’t be able to resist the tantalizing aromas of our Curries of the World.

Wednesday 25th January 1200 Lunch1355 First warning signal – 2 races scheduled.1830 Dinner

Well known favourites such as Sausages and Mash, Beef & Guinness casserole and Shepherd’s pie and much more is on offer at our UK Night.

Thursday 26th January 1500 Prize giving and Closing Ceremony.1700h - late Australia Day Celebrations on the lawn.

Enjoy our Australia Day Concert on the Bay followed by the spectacular Perth City Lotterywest Fireworks Show.Enjoy a selection from a Blackboard menu and dance the night away!

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Competing Teams2.4mR CLASSSAIL No. SKIPPER & CREW YACHT CLUBCAN1 Danny McCoy National Yacht ClubGER1 Heiko Kroeger Kieler Yacht ClubNZL1 Andrew May Charteris Bay

Sailing ClubGRE2 George Delikouras Piraeus Sailing ClubAUS7 Maryanne Ireland Belmont 16ft

Sailing ClubAUS13 Aaron Hill Metung Yacht Club FRA13 Damien Seguin Sport Nautique

de l' Ouest NantesITA 19 Fabio Vignudini Compagnia Della

Vela Venezia AUS21 Rachael Cox Royal Perth Yacht ClubCAN 39 Bruce Millar National Yacht ClubSIN58 Abdul Karim Bin Din Changi Sailing ClubGBR 61 Megan Pascoe Weir Wood Sailing ClubGBR64 Brian Harding Hamble River

Sailing ClubGBR72 Andrew Millband Cowes Corinthian

Yacht ClubGBR 75 Helena Lucas Royal Southampton

Yacht ClubGBR 79 Michael Cogswell Queen Mary's

Sailing ClubITA84 Olmi Fabrizio Lega Navale Italiana

Sez.. Di MilanoCAN99 Paul Tingley Royal Nova Scotia

Yacht SquadronNOR102 Bjornar Erikstad Tonsberg Sailforening US109 Roger Cleworth St Petersburg

Yacht ClubUS114 Nick Scandone Balboa Yacht ClubPUR379 Julio Reguero Hernandez Club Nautico de

Puerto Rico

SONAR CLASSGRE1 Vasilis Christoforou Hellenic Yachting

FederationNikos PaterakisSakis KostarisThodoris Alexas (Spare Crew)

NOR1 Jostein Stordahl Royal Norwegian Yacht Club

Aleksander Wang-HansenPer Eugen Kristiansen

ISR1 Dror Cohen tbaArnon EfratiBeni Vexler

GER11 Jens Kroker Yacht Club BerlinGruenau

Holger SchoenbergTobias Schuetz

ISR13 Shimon Ben Yakov tbaMoshe ZehaviYossi Barda

SIN99 Tan Wei Qiang Jovin Changi Sailing ClubLim Kok Liang, DesireeSaulaiman Bin Pungot

AUS621 Peter Thomson Royal Perth Yacht ClubKeith ConderBarry Astwood Kylie Forth (spare crew)

US643 Jennifer French St Petersburg Yacht Club

Brad KendallJean-Paul Creignou

CAN644 Ken Kelly Royal Victoria Yacht Club

Brian MackieDon Terlson

IRL694 John Twomey Kinsale Yacht ClubBrian O'MahonyAnthony Hegarty

IRL 697 Paul McCarthy Kinsale Yacht ClubPaul RyanChris Thomas

GBR702 John Robertson CCYCHannah StodelStephen Thomas

AUS716 Stephen Churm Sailability RuchcuttersBay Yacht Club

Mark PowerMichael Cull

AUS721 Jamie Dunross Royal Perth Yacht ClubColin HarrisonJeff Milligan

ISR1000 Avi Tzur tbaBaruch Peretzman Shlomo Dahan

JPN Hidehiro Kodaira Yacht Aid JapanTsuneo Aso Miho Hamada

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Flag Officers & General CommitteeCommodore Mr Tony CarterVice Commodore Mr Mark FitzhardingeRear Commodore Mr Denys PearceHon Treasurer Mr Barry HoneyCaptain Sail Mr Mike KilcullenCaptain Dinghies Ms Danicia DutryMembers Mr Brad Wearn

Mr Peter HugoMr Greg KirkMr Graham WhiteMr Greg O’Neill

Organising CommitteeRegatta Chairman Commodore Gary GriffithsDeputy Chairman Mr Graham White AM

Mr Don Barker Ms Rachael CoxMr Keith Conder MrJamie Dunross OAM Ms Lee Evelegh Ms Sue Fawcett Commodore Peter Gibbs Mr David Hattrick Mr Bernie KaaksMr Derek Miles Mr Wayne Motteram Mr John RosserMr Phil RossiterMs Kelly ScottMr Craig ShearerMr Stuart Walton

Officials

International Jury

Mr Paul Withers (GBR)Mr John Bullôt (NZL)Mr Stuart Cooksey (AUS)Mr Phillip Mostyn (AUS)Mr Tan Swee Hung (SIN)

Technical Delegate

Dr Philip Vardy

Classifiers

Dr Jurgen Schwittai Dr Tzaki Ner Dr Anne Allen Dr Jenny Molson

Race Officers

Mr Bernie KaaksMr John Rosser

Measurers

Mr Gene HinkleMr Barry Johnson

Spectator CraftAs in all major yachting regattas, spectator craft arewelcome with the proviso they keep clear of the racingarea at all times and take direction from the marshallingboats patrolling the course. By following instructions ,spectator craft can get very close to the racing byanchoring at strategic points or by following the

competitors along the course.

When moving around, spectator craft should cruise at aspeed that will not cause a wash, especially during lightconditions. The racing course area is defined bywindward and leeward marks in length and spectatorbuoys in width.

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Thankyou to ourVolunteers

On Water Safety -Don BarkerJohn ThorntonKim RobertsPeter SumnerGil McCallumNigel ThompsonDainis KivlenieksDick NoyelleJohn BaylissDiane BaylissTim TurnerMatt MorrisDenis CosgrovePhil RossiterTony Carson

Logistics - Graham WhiteHeather McGeorgeWendy BurgessBill EmmettPrue HoneyRodger McCarthyJon ReadheadHeath MundyAnnette EmeryDick RogersPaul Leighton

Media/PR - Kelly ScottJohn RobersonSue EmmettKathy McGeorge

Off Water - Susan FawcettRay HouseSarah DickPeta HolmesSonia ParfrementPeter LeggattAnnie CosgroveJuliet AucremanBob MatherSue MatherAstrid HansenDiane HansenFrank NathanJames WilliamsonDavid Collins

On Water Start &Mark Boats - Bernie Kaaks &John RosserAnna NoyellePamela BarrUna McCallumTony FinchHelen Baker

Amanda DeeksGerry PurcellDes LordJohn HughesGraeme YoungGerry BrennanKen BrookeMegan FinchJill JonesHelen MummePaul OddChris GlossopDennis O’Brien

Classifiers - Sail AdminHelen SmithAndrew MillbandMargaret Griffiths Tracy GriffithsClaire MingayFiona BrownRussell SkerryLinda Merkle

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Optional Tours

A) Swan Valley - 1/2 day tourThe scenic Swan Valley is steeped in history,culture and wine. Early settlers consideredthe fertile plains to be ideal for vegetablesand wheat production, however this wassoon overtaken with vineyards. Since theearly days, this area has been renowned forits craft, heritage and quality wines.

Our tour takes us through parts of theSwan Valley, including Caversham WildlifePark where you’ll get up close and personalwith kangaroos and koalas, and a winetasting at a well known vineyard.

Cost : $78.00pp incl GST

B) Fremantle and the MaritimeMuseum - 1/2 day tour

Fremantle is well known as the exportterminal of Western Australia. Since theearly days of loading wool, grain, livestockand produce, the Port is now better knownfor heritage buildings, the America's Cupwinning boat Australia II, Notre DameUniversity and its lucrative fishing industry.

Our tour takes us past many of these keylandmarks and includes a visit to theMaritime Museum, the home of Australia II.

Cost : $56.00pp incl GST

Competitors wishing to take part in the following organised tours are requested to advise theRegistration team or to book directly with Wheelchair Tours (David Fienberg) on 0427 427 226

Courtesy BusCollection TimesRoyal Perth Yacht Club will provide Competitorswith a courtesy shuttle each day at thefollowing times.

DATE TIME

Monday 0730 - 0845 Collection from Accommodation16th January 9am Arrival at RPYC

8pm Departure from RPYC back to Accommodation

Tuesday 0730 - 0845 Collection from Accommodation17th January 9am Arrival at RPYC

8pm Departure from RPYC back to Accommodation

Wednesday 0845 – 1000 Collection from Accommodation18th January 1015 Arrival at RPYC

8pm Departure from RPYC back to Accommodation

Thursday 0930 – 1045 Collection from Accommodation19th January 1100 Arrival at RPYC

8pm Departure from RPYC back to Accommodation

Friday 0930 – 1045 Collection from Accommodation20th January 1100 Arrival at RPYC

10pm Departure from RPYC back to Accommodation

Sunday 0715 – 0830 Collection from Accommodation22nd January 0845 Arrival at RPYC

8pm Departure from RPYC back to Accommodation

Monday 0930 – 1045 Collection from Accommodation23rd January 1100 Arrival at RPYC

8pm Departure from RPYC back to Accommodation

Tuesday 0930 – 1045 Collection from Accommodation24th January 1100 Arrival at RPYC

8pm Departure from RPYC back to Accommodation

Wednesday 0930 – 1045 Collection from Accommodation25th January 1100 Arrival at RPYC

8pm Departure from RPYC back to Accommodation

Thursday *Transport times are subject to change depending26th January on road closures. Competitors will be advised as

soon as possible to the new times.1230 - 1345 Collection from Accommodation

1400 Arrival at RPYC2200 Departure from RPYC back to

Accommodation

The Courtesy Bus will collect competitors from the followingAccommodation:

City Waters - Edward House B&B - Emerald Hotel - HiltonIntercontinental Burswood Resort Perth - Medina Grand Perth - Trinity CollegePacific International Suites Perth - Quest apartments - St Catherine’s College

Tel: (08) 9435 9999

Container TransportStorage

WarehousingDistribution

Container Unpacks

Stevenson Logistics are proud to be associated with RPYC and the

IFDS Regatta 2006