SPORTS CAMP IN CYPRUS
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About the event
- Start and finish
- Limassol, Cyprus
This fall we will have training in the warm sea at a sports camp in Cyprus. We will be racing on the Fareast28 sports yachts. 12 crews, coaches and a judge, races, parties, and, of course, awards. The camp is suitable for people with absolutely any experience.
Cyprus is a great place for sailing races, it is very warm and the wind is favorable for races. This time we will have a mono-fleet of 6 Fareast28 yachts with gennakers, a qualified judging committee, and a boat that will accompany each race - ideal conditions for a classy sports regatta.
Every day we will learn and compete, learn sailing, and fine-tuning of all the yacht's gear during the race. In the evening, we will participate in club events and analyze our mistakes. We will divide the participants into two large groups - some will train in the morning, others in the afternoon.
Our camp is designed for participants of any level: you can enroll alone, without a team, and without experience, or with both. Beginners on the yacht will be accompanied by a coach who will teach them absolutely everything.
All race participants are awarded with diplomas. The winning team in the silver division receives a trophy and medals. In the gold division, the teams that take 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places are awarded with a cup and medals.
We will live in hotels or apartments and train and race every day, meeting in the marina. For accommodation, you can choose a place of any class - from luxury 5-star hotels right in the marina (from 390 euros for the entire period) to quite cheap options. We recommend renting a villa for the whole team, then the accommodation will cost 80 euros for the entire period.
WHY CYPRUS?
Conditions for racing
In autumn, there is windy almost all the time, so nothing will prevent us from racing, like at international sports regattas
Visa regime
It is very easy to get a visa to Cyprus - just fill out a form on the website and the visa is ready. Airplane tickets to Cyprus usually cost similar to flights within Russia
Warm sea
Even in November, the southern part of the Mediterranean doesn't cool down, so you can not only enjoy the weather during the race but also swim
Offers and pricing
One place in the team, without accommodation on the yacht
€495per person · whole trip
A team of 3 to 6 people
€1,375for 3 people · whole trip€458.33 per person
What the price covers
What is included in the price: - Training and racing program on the Fareast28 yachts - A coach on the yacht (in case of individual registration) - Refereeing: an experienced referee committee and support of each race by a judge on a boat - Pre-race briefing and lectures - Award ceremony - Closing party with dinner - T-shirts Additional expenses: - Airplane tickets and a trip to the marina - Accommodation in the hotel (from 80 euros per person for the entire period) - Food - Deposit from the crew for the boat (refundable amount 500 euros) - Sports insurance (at your discretion) * An additional coastal tax of 50 euros is paid for each team member.
Itinerary
- Saturday
CHECK-IN. TRAINING DAY Races of the first group from morning to lunch. Races of the second group from lunch to evening. Briefing. Drawing of lots. Meeting teams, welcome-drink.
- Sunday
RACING DAY. QUALIFYING Alpha group races from morning to lunchtime. Races of the Betta group from lunch to evening. Evening lecture, analysis of mistakes.
- Monday
RACING DAY. QUALIFYING Races of the Betta group from morning to lunch. Group Alpha races from lunchtime to evening.
- Tuesday
RACING DAY. THE FINAL Group Alpha races from morning to lunchtime. Races of the Betta group from lunch to evening.
- Wednesday
RACING DAY. THE FINAL Races of the Betta group from morning to lunch. Group Alpha races from lunchtime to evening.
- Thursday
THE LAST DAY Check-out from hotels Refund of deposits
Location
Limassol is a real city of knights. From here, the conquest of Cyprus by the Crusaders led by Richard I the Lionheart began. Visit the Old Town, Limassol Castle, Street art quarter, Molos embankment, Kolossi Castle. Watch the sunset on the ruins of the old city The ancient city of Kourion is a perfectly preserved ancient city in the vicinity of Limassol: an amphitheater, marble columns of the forum, mosaic floors of palaces. Among other things, Cyprus is a great place to explore the wine culture, and we advise you to devote one of the evenings to that.
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.