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J80 Cyprus Championship winter series
March 26 – 29, 20204 days
- Start and finish
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Level
- Experienced
- Languages
- Russian, English
- Organizer
About the event
Cyprus J80 Championship is organized by the Limassol SailFirst Sailing Club in St Raphael Marina.
This is a traditional winter series for both experienced sailors and beginners. This regatta is for those who want to try themselves at the technical sports race, and for those crews which are at the very beginning of their formation. For the experienced teams, it is also the opportunity to practice and test their skills.
If you have never raced in sports boats and love adrenaline, then you will really like this regatta. Because the yacht is small, each crew member is busy, and there is no place for those just want to hang out on a yacht.
The weather is expected to be windy, so you should have waterproof warm thermal underwear and boots. Boats will be allocated by a draw. There will be short loop races and, possibly, one route race (10-15 m.m.).
It will be a short-distance exciting race, where not only the captain's tactical and strategic decisions are important, but also the coordinated work of the crew in all maneuvers, the accuracy, and the speed. This is a great opportunity to improve your racing skills.
Offers and pricing
One place in the team
€350per person · whole trip
What the price covers
The price includes: Skipper / Instructor Boat rental Preparation of the yacht Cleaning of the yacht All regatta fees Additional expenses: Accommodation in a hotel or apartment Food Deposit for the yacht * Tickets, transfers Personal insurance * A deposit of 500 euros, based on 5 people on a yacht, about 100 euros per person. It is collected in cash by the skipper on the first day. The skipper will return the deposit in full if there is no damage. Any breakdowns/expenses are covered in equal proportions by all the members of the crew
Itinerary
- Thursday
10.00 - Registration and briefing 11.00 - 15.00 - Training
- Friday
9.30 - Briefing 11.00 - Start of the first race
- Saturday
9.30 - Briefing 11.00 - Start of the first race
- Sunday
9.30 - Briefing 11.00 - Start of the first race 18.00 - Award Ceremony
Location
The races will take place in Limassol bay.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, of course. There will be an experienced skipper and team members on the yacht. They will give you a role and teach you everything you need to know to be a useful team member and feel comfortable.
Yes, all team members will definitely try themselves in different roles to better understand each other. Standing at the helm is an integral part of training for beginners as well as setting sails, and helping the team during moorings.
As a rule, participants in the regatta live on the yacht. The boat has everything you need for a comfortable stay: nice beds, a kitchen, a shower with toilet. If you do not want to live on a yacht, then you can arrange to stay at the hotel onshore.
The crew decides altogether what kind of food they prefer to eat and makes necessary purchases. Simple dishes can be cooked, usually taking turns. Some regattas offer daily meals and intensive evening program for all crews.
We can make an invitation for a visa, but you need to apply for a visa by yourself.
Most people tolerate some seasickness easily. If you feel that you are starting to feel sick, it is best to get at the steering wheel or tune the sails. Get yourself busy, show your body that you don’t have time to get sick, you have to fight for victory in the race. There are also many quite effective medicines from sickness. If you start taking them in advance, then the probability of seasickness is almost zero.
Before each trip, we organize an online meeting where participants get to know each other and the captain. The captain will answer all your questions. The crew will have a group chat so you can get to know each other before the start of the regatta. Then you will meet in the marina.
The main rule is to dress comfortably and according to the weather.
Clothing:
- windbreaker and pants or shorts;
- shirt/jacket with UV protection (thermal underwear and fleece);
- adjustable hat/cap;
- gloves.
We recommend to purchase a long-sleeved jacket with UV protection in order to protect yourself from the sun and strong wind.
Yachting shoes should be:
- light, with non-slip white outsole;
- with the fixed heel;
- with a tightly closed nose.
During the sailing without shoes, you can fall or injure your fingers and feet on the deck. There are many protruding parts on the boat that are easy to catch. Unfortunately, even experienced sailors are not protected from unpleasant injuries when they ignore this simple rule.