420 Class World Championships 2015

Castle-Bay Karatsu, Saga Pref. Japan

The proposed venue is the Saga Pref. Yacht Harbor in Karatsu-City.

Saga Pref. Yacht Harbor is one of the JOC’s Sailing Training Center

and many sailors have grown up through this Sailing Training Center,

and achieved successful results, such as sliver at Atlanta Olympic,

2×silver ISAF Youth World 420 Boy, 2nd and 3rd 420 Ladies World,18th

place London Olympic 470 Men, etc.

This training center has been promoting for 420s since 1987.

The 420 fleet in Karatsu-City is the largest in Japan, and running several

420 training camps and regattas every year.

General Details

In 2012, the Japan Sailing Federation took a big step forward to take up

420 after a long period with effort to establish strong fleet of FJ which did not grow up

as expected. JSAF financially supported all high schools around Japan to purchase

their first 420. So, 420 is “booming DREAM class” in Japan at the moment, together with

Laser Radial. Therefore, all youth sailors will have an opportunity to take part to

challenge ISAF Youth Worlds.

By 2015, Japan will have 130 boats of post ISAF Youth Charter boats and tow local

builders just starting to build locally…we are expecting a big fleet of 420 all over Japan.

Moreover, since Karatsu is located close to Asian countries. Karatsu has been making

good exchange of youth sailors with East Asian countries and developed youth sailing

and their friendship. This World Championships shall strengthen the connection among

Asia.

So…it will be a great honor to host 420 World Championships in 2015 in Japan at the

venue, where 420s have been actively sailed.

Reasons why organise the event

The bid for 420 Class World Championships in 2015 is based on our study of the

International 420 Class Championship Guidelines (version2013).

Here we confirm that we have read, understood and agreed to comply with all the

requirements of the documents provided.

General Statements

Venue and Organising Authorities

Address Saga Pref. Yacht Harbor

3-1-8 Futago, Karatsu-City, Saga Pref. Japan

phone +81 955 73 7041

Fax +81 955 73 8986

Inquiries info420@karatsu-worlds.com

Website http://2015-420-castlebay.Karatsu-worlds.com/

The event will be organized by Saga Pref. Sailing Federation in conjunction

with the Japan 420 Class Association under the auspices of the Japan

Sailing Federation.

There are predominantly N and NE sea breezes

with the range of 8 to 18 knots in afternoons in

July and August. If the prevailing wind continues

for more than 2 days, there are chances to get

bigger waves up to 2.5 meters.

Temperature

Average temperature 27 to 31 C

Average water temperature 27 to 29 C

Weather Conditions

Wind

Current

Max. 0.5knots

Tide

High / Low Difference : 0.8 to 2.2m

・1989 Snipe Class World Championship

・2009 Laser Radial Women’s World Championship

・2009 Laser Radial Men’s and Youth World Championships

・Many National Championships are also held every year.

(420, 470, Snipe, Laser, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, 29er, Moth, FJ, OP, All youth class)

Previous experience of International Championships

Schedule

Day1 17th Jul. (Fri) Registration and equipment inspections

Day2 18th Jul. (Sat) Registration and equipment inspections

Day3 19th Jul. (Sun) Registration and equipment inspections

Practice Race

Opening Ceremony with Castle-Bay Fire Works Show

Day4 20th Jul. (Mon) Qualifying series

Day5 21st Jul. (Tue) Qualifying series

Day6 22nd Jul. (Wed) Qualifying series

Day7 23rd Jul. (Thu) Qualifying/Final series

Day8 24th Jul. (Fri) Qualifying/Final series

Day9 25th Jul. (Sat) Qualifying/Final series

Prize Giving and Closing Ceremony

with Traditional Town Summer Saturday Night Festival

Welcome Events During Laser Radial World Championships in 2009

Welcome Party Kimono Event

Cafe Party

Nautivela will support to provide the charter boats

for this event. All competitors from overseas will be

able to charter a new Nautivela’s 420. Organising

committee will also be able to provide charter

coach boats (Rib or hard boat) at a reasonable

price.

Charter Boats

The Organizing Committee will provide all required

third party and public liability insurances. All

competitors will need to provide a valid third party

liability insurance at registration.

Insurance

The club house is located very close to Karatsu city

center. (5 minutes by car)

Karatsu City one of the well-known tourist site in

southern Japan with its own tradition and history, so

there are many hotels and Japanese-styled hotel,

known as Ryokan.

Information about accommodation in Karatsu can

be found on the following web sites: Karatsu-City

Ryokan Association

http://www.karatsu-yado.com/english/event.html

Accommodation

To Saga Pref. Yacht Harbor (Karatsu City)

Karatsu City is located approx. 50km southwest of

Fukuoka International/Domestic Airport.

Fukuoka Airport is linked with other main international

airports in Japan such as Tokyo (Narita or Haneda),

Osaka, Nagoya, etc.

Public trains and buses from the airport are also

available to Karatsu City Centre.

The nearest port is located also in Fukuoka (Hakata

Port) which takes about an hour by car.

Transport

Information about transport can

be found on the following web:

http://www.karatsu-yado.com/english/

access.html

Map : Karatsu Tourist Association Web site

Map : Karatsu City Ryokan Association Web site

Shore Base Details

The Club House and Hangers

Shaded Area for Competitors

Boat Park

Shore Base Details

Gentle Sloped launching area (90m wide)

Pontoons for Coach Boats Car Park (200m from the club house)

Media

Following coverage is planned:

- Daily race report programme planned on each evening

(local TV and Radio).

- Daily report on web magazine

- Detailed results/photos/possibly tracking on event web.

- Newspapers / sailing magazines

Site Layout

The Club House at the Saga Pref.

Yacht Harbor has available rooms for:

- Race Committee

- Briefing

- Scoring

- Jury Room (a room is divided into two with a panel)

- Press

- International Class Association

A large tent area will be used for sail

measurement prior to the race, and then

will be turned in to competitor’s area with

food and drink service.

The Hangers will be used for hull

measurement.

Saga Pref. Yacht Harbour has 350 slots for

dinghies and pontoons for 30 keel boats.

Site Layout

Boat Park

Very wide launching slope is available just in

front of the boat park (approx. 90m wide, 360

square meter)

Launching Area

Large tents will be provided for competitors

(approx. 800 square meter). There will be

catering services available with food that

enables to charge and recharge competitors’

energy quickly, such as pasta, salads, soups, etc.

at reasonable price. The competitors’ area is

very conveniently located closed to launching

slope and boat parks.

Competitors’ Area

There are toilet and showering facilities in the

harbour. All these facilities are divided in female

and male. Hot water is available and all facilities

will be cleaned up every day.

Site Layout

Toilet and Showering Facilities

Free Wi-Fi Access is available for everyone in the

harbor (approx. 500 users are able to use the

service, inside and outside the Club House)

There shall be separate password for the service

for all the officials.

Internet Access

Race Area

The Yacht Harbor is located at N33.4605, E129.967747.

There are two patterns for racing areas:

Single race shall be held at the area marked with red on the map above. The

centre of the red circle is N33.4752, E130.013. When two races are held at the

same time, it will be held separately as marked with blue on the chart.

Race Committees Boats

We are able to offer 14 boats

(5.4m ~ 14m) per course area.

More than 20 charter coach

boat will also be available.

Things to do

In your free time you can also enjoy:

- Japanese Traditional Castle

(Karatsu Catsle)

- Traditional potteries

- Traditional historic town

- Very delicious Japanese food, such as

fresh seafood (both Sushi and Sashimi),

high quality beef and Japanese Sake

- Day-trip to varieties of nice natural hot

spas and semi-active volcanos

You can also find more attractions at the

following website:

http://www.karatsu-kankou.jp/english.html

Castle-bay Karatsu

Karatsu Castle Nishinohama Beach

Niji-no-Matsubara Karatsu Pottery

day-trip to many nice natural hot spas and semi-active valcanos

Fresh Seafoods Karatsu Kunchi Festival

Castlebay Fireworks Show Saturday Night Festival

Castle-bay Karatsu day-trip to many nice natural hot spas and semi-active valcanos

Recommendation from Jean-Luc MICHON

Karatsu 420 Worlds

No doubt the Team Karatsu Will organize a Wonderful 420 worlds.

I was there in 2009 for the Laser Radial Worlds. It was perfectly organized and

every sailor enjoyed the championship very much.

The whole city and their inhabitants were involved in the event and

showed their sense of hospitality. The sailing was great and the social side

also. A nice Laser café was organized at the venue.

I strongly recommend all the 420 sailors to attend the event because

it will be a life time experience.

Jean-Luc MICHON

(Int. Laser Class Association European Chairman / Chief Measurer)