PLYMOUTH
2009
OCTOBER
23. 24. 25.
PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
WORLD COASTAL ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS PLYMOUTH
PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
This is a preliminary OUTLINE programme of events for the week (updated 14 May 09).
All times local time – BST (GMT+1) until 0200 Sun 25 Oct, then (GMT).
HW = High Water
LW = Low Water
SR = Sunrise
SS = Sunset
Wednesday 21st October
HW: 0809 (5.4m), 2023 (5.2m)
LW: 0212 (0.9m), 1429 (1.0m)
SR: 0853
SS: 1716
Am/pm RWYC boat storage and launching facilities available for competitors. Boats will be available for overseas competitors.
Ttbc FISA officials arrive.
2100 Brittany ferry arrives Milbay from Roscoff. Mayflower hosts to meet competitors.
Thursday 22nd October
HW: 0836 (5.3m), 2050 (5.0m)
LW: 0243 (1.2m), 1500 (1.3m)
SR: 0853
SS: 1716
Am/pm: RWYC boat storage and launching facilities available for competitors. Boats will be available for overseas competitors.
0930 PONT AVEN arrives from Santander.
1200-1700 Crew registration facility open - RWYC - passports ARA cards required for all competitors.
Ttbc Judges and timekeepers arrive – pre-event meeting RWYC.
2100 Brittany ferry arrives Milbay from Roscoff. Mayflower hosts to meet competitors.
Friday 23rd October
HW: 0904 (5.1m), 2119 (4.8m)
LW: 0311 (1.5m), 1531 (1.6m)
SR: 0853
SS: 1716
0800-1000 Crew registration facility open - RWYC - passports ARA cards required for all competitors.
0900-0930 Team captains' briefing - RWYC.
0900-1800 RWYC clubhouse facilities available for competitors / supporters (No wet rowing gear in the bar / dining room please).
Race timings are subject to confirmation when warship movements are known and competitor numbers are finalised.
0900-1445 Coxs’ weighing in Mens & Ladies 4x+ – RWYC – passports or ARA cards required.
1000-1100 Heat 1 Mens 4x+
1015-1115 Heat 1 Mens 2x
1030-1130 Heat 1 Mens 1x
1145-1245 Heat 1 Ladies 4x+
1200-1300 Heat 1 Ladies 2x
1200-1500 Lunch available for competitors / supporters in RWYC – pay as you go.
1215-1315 Heat 1 Ladies 1x
1330-1430 Heat 2 Mens 4x+
1345-1445 Heat 2 Mens 2x
1400-1500 Heat 2 Mens 1x
1515-1615 Heat 2 Ladies 4x+
1530-1630 Heat 2 Ladies 2x
1545-1645 Heat 2 Ladies 1x
1900-2100 Opening ceremony Plymouth Aquarium
Saturday 24th October
HW: 0936 (4.9m), 2156 (4.5m)
LW: 0339 (1.9m), 1641 (2.0m)
SR: 0853
SS: 1716
0800-1000 Crew registration facility open - RWYC - passports ARA cards required for all competitors.
0900-0930 Team captains' briefing - RWYC.
0900-1800 RWYC clubhouse facilities available for competitors / supporters (No wet rowing gear in the bar / dining room please).
Race programme is subject to alteration in the event of weekend warship movements.
0900-1445 Coxs’ weighing in Mens & Ladies 4x+ – RWYC – passports or ARA cards required
1000-1100 B Final Mens 4x+
1015-1115 B Final Mens 2x
1030-1130 B Final Mens 1x
1145-1245 A Final Ladies 4x+
1200-1300 A Final Ladies 2x
1200-1500 Lunch available for competitors / supporters in RWYC – pay as you go.
1215-1315 A Final Ladies 1x
1330-1430 A Final Mens 4x+
1345-1445 A Final Mens 2x
1400-1500 A Final Mens 1x
1515-1615 B Final Ladies 4x+
1530-1630 B Final ladies 2x
1545-1645 B Final ladies 1x
1900-0000 Medal presentations / closing ceremony / social event - Plymouth Aquarium.
Sunday 25th October
HW: 0917 (4.7m), 2143 (4.3m)
LW: 0311 (2.2m), 1548 (2.3m)
SR: 0753
SS: 1616
0200 Retard clocks one hour to GMT
Am/Pm Spare day for FISA WCRC Finals – all competitors to be available
0800-1000 Crew registration facility for Masters and local boat event open – RWYC – passports, photo ID or ARA cards required for all competitors.
Sunday race programme will be finalised when entry numbers are known
0900-0930 Team captains’ briefing – RWYC
0900-1800 RWYC clubhouse facilities available for competitors / supporters (No wet rowing gear in the bar / dining room please).
0900-1445 Coxs’ weighing in Mens & Ladies Masters 4x+ – RWYC – passports or ARA cards required
1000-1100 Final Ladies Masters 4x+
1015-1115 Final Mens Masters 2x & 1x
1100-1200 Ladies Open Boat Event – short course
1200-1500 Lunch available for competitors / supporters in RWYC – pay as you go.
1200-1300 Final Mens Masters 4x+
1215-1315 Final Ladies Masters 2x & 1x
1300-1400 Mens Open Boat event – short course
1400-1500 Mixed 2x, 4x+ fun row – short course - only if spare day for finals is not activated
1800-2100 Informal social event - Plymouth Aquarium
2300 Brittany ferry departs for Roskoff
"The Local Boat class will include Cornish Pilot Gigs, Celtic Longboats and other non-FISA coastal rowing boats, but NOT sea kayaks.
The exact number of races and their timings will be determined by the number of entrants in each category, and will be promulgated on the WCRC09 website 2-3 weeks prior to the event.
It is, however, intended to race boats in mixed-category heats of 20-30 hulls over the short course along Plymouth Hoe, but with seperate events for mens and ladies crews.
Monday 26th October
HW: 1011 (4.4m), 2249 (4.1m)
LW: 0401 (2.5m), 1655 (2.5m)
SR: 0753
SS: 1616
Ttbc Organising Committee, FISA officials & judges washup meeting – RWYC
O/c FISA officials & judges depart
2300 Brittany ferry departs for Roskoff
Accomodation
Listed below are the Championship partner hotels and caravan parks.
When making a booking please quote the “World Coastal Rowing Championships” and copy Mayflower Offshore Rowing Club: on your booking e-mail to help us ensure that there are always enough rooms available for all our visitors.
Holiday Inn, Plymouth 4 Star
211 Air Conditioned Rooms
Restaurant & Bars
Swimming Pool, Gym, Steam Room, On-site Parking
5 Minutes walk from the Championship site
£65 - £90/Room Including English Breakfast, Service and Tax
Website: www.holidayinn.co.uk
Riverside Caravan Park
Plymouth Toilets, Hot Showers and Laundry Restaurant, Bar and Off License
Heated Swimming Pool, Games and TV Rooms
10 Minutes drive from the Championship site
£ Variable depending upon numbers, caravan, tent etc
Telephone : +44 (0) 1752 344122
Website: www.riversidecaravanpark.com
E-mail:
Invicta Hotel, Plymouth 3 Star
23 Rooms
Restaurant & Bar, On-site Parking
5 Minutes walk from the Championship site
£55 - £70/Room Including English Breakfast, Service and Tax
Telephone: +44 (0) 1752 664997
Website: www.invictahotel.co.uk
E-mail:
Jury’s Inn, Plymouth 3 Star
200 Rooms
Restaurant & Bar, Off-site Parking
5 Minutes walk from the Championship site
£60/70/80 per Room Single/Double/Triple occupancy
Includes English breakfast, Service and Tax
Telephone: +44 (0) 1752 631111
Website: www.jurysinns.com
Information about Plymouth:
http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/homepage/leisureandtourism/tourismandvisitors.htm