We have been talking to shipping companies over the last couple of months and have an indication of costs to get our boats out there. From previous experience, we can get 12 boats into one 40ft high cube container. Assuming we will be shipping 12, it is likely to cost around £1,000 per boat.

 

If we have more than 12 boats committing, we have the option of taking a 20ft container as well.
Costs cannot be finalised this early but we are working on these figures for now.

 

We have found in the past that it is really important to the B14 members organising this and to the event organisers in Oz that we have early commitment to a space in the first container. Indications are that there are quite a few people keen to go and. It would be awesome to have a large UK and Europe presence at the event to make it one to remember.

 

So, assuming the world is relatively back to normal at some point this year, it would be helpful to get a good understanding of who is interested and keen to go. Can you please email Simon Hadley (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and Gerry Fermor (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to let them know if you intend to go to Sydney. It would be helpful if you could quote your boat sail number and indicate intention of going, say, 50/100% likely (assuming no travel or other virus-related restrictions).
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After Months of negotiation and organisation by the UK B14 committee the class has confirmed that the 2016 B14 World Championships will run from 25 to 29th June at Circolo Vela Torbole (CVT), Torbole, Lake Garda. A warm up event, the Europeans/Pre Worlds will run 21-23 June 2016. Measurement on 20th June and a lay day 24th June.alt

Racing during the 2004 B14 World Championships, Lake Garda, Italy

The B14 class globally has always had an affinity woth Lake Garda in Italy and like many dinghy classes returns on a regular basis to pay their respects to the Katabatic winds that blow down the lake. With World Championships hosted in 2001 and again in 2004 it has been over a decade since the class has been to Garda.


Globally the class has strengthened in France and there are murmers that a class presence is being forged in South Africa and North America. Its hoped that a class presence may reform in Italy after the lead up to the world championships and with a growing European fleet this could give the class the momentum to forge its way into other European countries.

Check out the following websites to learn more about Lake Garda as a destination:

Visit Garda: http://www.visitgarda.com/en/sailing-center-lake-garda/

Club website: http://circolovelatorbole.com/it/benvenuto/

You will find a range of accomodation options on the club website and lots to see and do on the visit garda website

Below are some shots from the 2004 World Championships held on lake Garda

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Below are some shots from the 2001 World Championships held on lake Garda

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Historic photos thanks to Rosalind Lees and the B14 Class.

Past News

2004 Worlds - Day 3 http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/14024

2004 Worlds - Overall: http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/14069

The Daily Sail: http://www.thedailysail.com/dinghy/10/25866/tim-fells-reports-from-lake-garda

Eorupeans 2003: http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/10292/B14-Europeans-on-Garda

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