FROM THE HELM

Welcome to the April 2010 edition of The Dream Begins in Perth!

Being a part of something as exciting as the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships is something that you will remember for your entire life.  With the Event set to be three times bigger than the America’s Cup Defence, held in Fremantle in 1987, and four times bigger than the 2012 London Olympic Games Sailing Regatta itself – this is a sporting extravaganza of mammoth proportions.

Perth 2011 has been promoting the Gold Medal Club and I am pleased to say we have many people joining in a bid to support The World Championships.  Please see the 'Golden Girls' promotion in this edition and I urge you to join before 30 April.

The team at Perth 2011 has been heavily involved in attracting sponsors and suppliers to the Event.  We were delighted to welcome Greensense to our crew this month.  Derek Gerrard and his team will work with our Silver Level Sponsor Carbon Conscious to measure and offset our carbon 'footprint' over the next two years.  Welcome Greensense.

Perth 2011 also attended the Fremantle Boat Show and hundreds of people dropped into our display to complete volunteer application forms, purchase the trendy Perth 2011 polo or just to learn more about this Olympic qualifying Event. 

There are now only 33 weeks to go until the Perth International Regatta (test event) and 87 weeks till the World Championships!  With both regattas fast approaching, may I thank you for your ongoing support of Perth 2011 and remind you that The Dream Begins in Perth!

Best wishes,
 

John Longley AM

PERTH 2011 EVENT DIRECTOR

PERTH 2011'S GREEN GOAL

In a bold move to make an environmentally responsible approach to staging a World Championships more than mere sentiment, the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships has today partnered with climate change consultancy Greensense.

Perth 2011 has set an environmental and sustainable target to significantly minimise the environmental impact of this major Event, by establishing its own extensive Environmental and Sustainability Programme. The programme incorporates the six elements of greatest consequence to the World Championships – energy, ocean, venues, recycling, air and water.
 

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Race Management Training

Perth 2011 will be holding a series of race management training courses in the lead up to the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships. 

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WIN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SAIL WITH GOLD MEDALLISTS

Join the Gold Medal Club before 30 April, this year and you will be in the draw to win an opportunity to sail with our 'Golden Girls' of the sport, Elise Rechichi and Tessa Parkinson (Gold Medallists in the Women's 470s event at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games).

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ROLLY TASKER’S DREAM - THE AUSTRALIAN SAILING MUSEUM

The Australian Sailing Museum, located in Mandurah (Western Australia), was inspired by one of Australia's best sailors, Rolly Tasker, who made his dream a reality two years ago.

The Australian Sailing Museum offers a fabulous extensive range of nautical displays. Incorporating the Peninsula Art Gallery, Boardwalk Café, Gift Shop and Rolly Tasker Sails Australia, it is a fantastic day out for the sailing enthusiast and for those who wish to experience an 'Australian first'.

With the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships rapidly approaching there is the opportunity for sailors, spectators and those interested in 'all things sailing'  to visit the museum to experience Olympic class boat racing, learn about sailing history and to hear about the sporting success of past Australian World and Olympic champions.

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Be seen in a Perth 2011 Supporters' Polo

In keeping with the prestige of this international sailing Event, Perth 2011 will soon release the first item from its awaited Supporters' Series…a long-sleeved rugby style polo.

Contemporary and high quality, this is a fashionable polo and you will want to be seen wearing it!

First stocks arrive in June 2010, so purchase your Perth 2011 polo and become a supporter of the World Championships.

Normally these popular polos retail for $97 but when you pre-purchase from this introductory shipment you will pay just $89!

Please contact + 61 8 9335 2688 or email – worlds@perth2011.com - by Friday 16 April, 2010 to place your order.   For more details about Perth 2011's fantastic full range of merchandise please click here. 

Emerging Nations Regatta Volunteers Required

Perth 2011 is hosting its next Emerging Nations Programme (ENP) Regatta in mid May, 2010 as part of the fourth ENP Intensive Training Session.

This regatta promises to be bigger and more exciting and will be the last opportunity for volunteers to train with the Perth 2011 crew before the Perth International Regatta – the test event for the World Championships - in November this year.

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NOTICE OF RACE TO BE RELEASED

The Notice of Race for the Perth International Regatta will be released this month.

All of the Olympic events will be held at the regatta (the test event for the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships), except for the Women's Match Racing.

Entries are limited and are on a 'first in' basis.

Please look out for the Notice of Race on the Perth 2011 website - www.perth2011.com.

Entries open on 16 June, 2010.

SPONSOR OFFER OF MONTH

When evaluating the IT requirements of Perth 2011, including the demands of delivering on an international sporting Event of sizeable proportions, finding the right IT company was essential.

Perth 2011 found that in Core IT Solutions.

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Enjoy a Farm Stay

For a great family getaway look no further than a farmstay in Western Australia’s South West. With adorable farm animals and peaceful surroundings there is fun for everyone.

Just three and a half hours drive south of Perth, the Margaret River area is the perfect place to visit.   Stay at the Redgate Farmstay or Taunton Farm in their charming cottages and experience life on the farm.  Further inland, Bridgetown and Pemberton provide great lodgings and fun for the family.  Feeding the animals will keep everyone entertained, while nearby, some of the best wineries and attractions offer something for everyone.

For more information please visit westernaustralia.com.