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The Venue
Lake Macquarie / Belmont Bay
Lake Macquarie is Australia s largest coastal saltwater system and the largest saltwater lake in the Southern Hemisphere.
Her volume is 4 x greater than that of Sydney Harbour with 174kms of magnificent foreshore and a length of 24kms. Her uncrowded sailing conditions, deep water and consistent NE sea breezes in summer has made her one of the nation s premier sailing destinations.
The lake is an easy 1.5hr drive north from Sydney. Sailing conditions are similar to those on Sydney Harbour however with the additional benefits of:
* no commercial shipping,
* no tidal influences; and
* significantly less recreational boating
allowing large open courses on flat water with consistent sea breezes.
Belmont is the premier location for Sailing Regattas
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Belmont 16ft Sailing Club
The Belmont 16ft Sailing Club is located on the Northern shore of Lake Macquarie and is the largest licensed Sailing Club in Australia both in size (licensed to accommodate 2,500 patrons) and membership numbers (28,000 members). It has two viewing decks for spectators and 180 degree views of the courses from behind floor to ceiling glass. The Club is fully air-conditioned and a perfect location to watch the racing, or relax after racing, with a long cool drink.
The Sailing is supported by the Club with ample facilities to cater to all regatta and function requirements. The Club offers a fantastic array of services and facilities for local, national and international regattas from training to Olympic class dinghies. The modern, well appointed Sailing Headquarters and Radio Room makes the Belmont 16ft Sailing Club the ultimate competitive sailing arena.
Regatta Management & Offices
The Belmont 16ft Sailing Club has an experienced and qualified Administration and Race Management Team, with Nationally Accredited RO's, and professional sailing and function staff to ensure a hassle-free event.
The Regatta Office and Radio Room is located on the roof of the Belmont 16ft Sailing Club with comprehensive views of all race courses where Belmont volunteers monitor all activity and coordinate the management of the on water event. This area also doubles as a media center with a number of internet connections installed for visiting local and overseas journalists.
To view our lake from the Regatta Office on web-cam visit
www.lakemac.com.au/webcam_belmont.asp
Race Headquarters is located adjacent to the large grassed area, the main boat park. This area is the hub of information for the competitors hosting a free internet connection for access of emails. The boat park is equipped with a PA system accessed from either the Race Headquarters or the Regatta Office.
Belmont 16ft Sailing Club has numerous function and meeting rooms which may be utilised for administrative or de-briefing purposes with the Board Room reserved for protests. The Club can supply an array of video, PowerPoint and movie projection equipment to enhance your presentations.The club itself has in-house catering, an auditorium capable of handling 650 people, a separate sailors area and deck with bars easily allowing 350 people in a relaxed environment negating the necessity for additional marquees.
The Club has designated in-house plasma screens where daily racing video can be viewed by competitors and patrons.
The Belmont 16ft Sailing Club has areas where measuring can be done in a calm indoor locations and can also supply boat weighing scales.
A number of chandleries, boat builders and sail makers are within walking distance of the club.
As would be expected at one of Australia s leading clubs our modern change room and shower facilities, adjacent to the boat park are of the highest standard.
The licensed club is a perfect place to conduct the formal functions with a choice of catering and presentation by our experienced functions staff. Coffees, breakfasts and lunches are available everyday in a choice of bistro, café or boat park canteen.
Security is a priority for Belmont 16ft Sailing Club. The boat park has a 24 hour monitor which is viewed by our club security and is also accessed in the Regatta Office.
On Water
Belmont 16ft Sailing Club has the capacity to access boats and volunteers from a number of other Sailing and Yacht Clubs around the lake. An array of additional leisure craft are available for media, jury, sponsors and spectators. On Lake Macquarie we work as a team!
Climate
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology wind rose diagram the conditions are predominantly sea breezes NE
Average temperatures are a constant 18.7ºC and 28.3ºC
Refer BOM website for further information: www.bom.gov.au
Courses
Four courses as per instruction will be set on Belmont Bay with visibility of all courses from viewing decks, inside the Club and Boat Parks.
Accommodation
The Belmont Region has a large number of beds available for our sailing visitors ranging from Home Stay and Caravan Parks to Five Star resorts many within walking distance from the Club. Visit www.visitlakemac.com.au for more visitor and accommodation information.
Media
Belmont 16ft Sailing Club has a very favourable relationship with the local and national media organisations and can guarantee media coverage both locally and Nationally. International media will be accommodated with access to the internet in the Regatta Office
Containers
Containers are regularly shipped from Sydney to the Belmont 16ft Sailing Club for major events, where there are areas set aside for this purpose on-site ensuring handy access to containers for our interstate and international competitors.
Travel
From Sydney International Airport less than 2 hrs by car or train will have you at your Belmont residence. Airport shuttles can be arranged from airport to door at reasonable cost.
Dates
Proposed dates for the second week of January 2011
Testimonials
On top of the great organisation ashore and the fantastic race management afloat, the regatta was made just about perfect because of the incredible weather that was laid on with some awesome breezes. I would say that without exception, everyone who made the effort to sail the event had a very enjoyable stay in Belmont, made more so by the friendly and welcoming sailors and locals. You have all set a standard that will be hard to beat and should be justly proud of a memorable OK Dinghy World Championships .
Lake Macquarie is Australia s largest coastal saltwater system and the largest saltwater lake in the Southern Hemisphere.
Her volume is 4 x greater than that of Sydney Harbour with 174kms of magnificent foreshore and a length of 24kms. Her uncrowded sailing conditions, deep water and consistent NE sea breezes in summer has made her one of the nation s premier sailing destinations.
The lake is an easy 1.5hr drive north from Sydney. Sailing conditions are similar to those on Sydney Harbour however with the additional benefits of:
* no commercial shipping,
* no tidal influences; and
* significantly less recreational boating
allowing large open courses on flat water with consistent sea breezes.
Belmont is the premier location for Sailing Regattas
View Larger Map
Belmont 16ft Sailing Club
The Belmont 16ft Sailing Club is located on the Northern shore of Lake Macquarie and is the largest licensed Sailing Club in Australia both in size (licensed to accommodate 2,500 patrons) and membership numbers (28,000 members). It has two viewing decks for spectators and 180 degree views of the courses from behind floor to ceiling glass. The Club is fully air-conditioned and a perfect location to watch the racing, or relax after racing, with a long cool drink.
The Sailing is supported by the Club with ample facilities to cater to all regatta and function requirements. The Club offers a fantastic array of services and facilities for local, national and international regattas from training to Olympic class dinghies. The modern, well appointed Sailing Headquarters and Radio Room makes the Belmont 16ft Sailing Club the ultimate competitive sailing arena.
Regatta Management & Offices
The Belmont 16ft Sailing Club has an experienced and qualified Administration and Race Management Team, with Nationally Accredited RO's, and professional sailing and function staff to ensure a hassle-free event.
The Regatta Office and Radio Room is located on the roof of the Belmont 16ft Sailing Club with comprehensive views of all race courses where Belmont volunteers monitor all activity and coordinate the management of the on water event. This area also doubles as a media center with a number of internet connections installed for visiting local and overseas journalists.
To view our lake from the Regatta Office on web-cam visit
www.lakemac.com.au/webcam_belmont.asp
Race Headquarters is located adjacent to the large grassed area, the main boat park. This area is the hub of information for the competitors hosting a free internet connection for access of emails. The boat park is equipped with a PA system accessed from either the Race Headquarters or the Regatta Office.
Belmont 16ft Sailing Club has numerous function and meeting rooms which may be utilised for administrative or de-briefing purposes with the Board Room reserved for protests. The Club can supply an array of video, PowerPoint and movie projection equipment to enhance your presentations.The club itself has in-house catering, an auditorium capable of handling 650 people, a separate sailors area and deck with bars easily allowing 350 people in a relaxed environment negating the necessity for additional marquees.
The Club has designated in-house plasma screens where daily racing video can be viewed by competitors and patrons.
The Belmont 16ft Sailing Club has areas where measuring can be done in a calm indoor locations and can also supply boat weighing scales.
A number of chandleries, boat builders and sail makers are within walking distance of the club.
As would be expected at one of Australia s leading clubs our modern change room and shower facilities, adjacent to the boat park are of the highest standard.
The licensed club is a perfect place to conduct the formal functions with a choice of catering and presentation by our experienced functions staff. Coffees, breakfasts and lunches are available everyday in a choice of bistro, café or boat park canteen.
Security is a priority for Belmont 16ft Sailing Club. The boat park has a 24 hour monitor which is viewed by our club security and is also accessed in the Regatta Office.
On Water
Belmont 16ft Sailing Club has the capacity to access boats and volunteers from a number of other Sailing and Yacht Clubs around the lake. An array of additional leisure craft are available for media, jury, sponsors and spectators. On Lake Macquarie we work as a team!
Climate
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology wind rose diagram the conditions are predominantly sea breezes NE
Average temperatures are a constant 18.7ºC and 28.3ºC
Refer BOM website for further information: www.bom.gov.au
Courses
Four courses as per instruction will be set on Belmont Bay with visibility of all courses from viewing decks, inside the Club and Boat Parks.
Accommodation
The Belmont Region has a large number of beds available for our sailing visitors ranging from Home Stay and Caravan Parks to Five Star resorts many within walking distance from the Club. Visit www.visitlakemac.com.au for more visitor and accommodation information.
Media
Belmont 16ft Sailing Club has a very favourable relationship with the local and national media organisations and can guarantee media coverage both locally and Nationally. International media will be accommodated with access to the internet in the Regatta Office
Containers
Containers are regularly shipped from Sydney to the Belmont 16ft Sailing Club for major events, where there are areas set aside for this purpose on-site ensuring handy access to containers for our interstate and international competitors.
Travel
From Sydney International Airport less than 2 hrs by car or train will have you at your Belmont residence. Airport shuttles can be arranged from airport to door at reasonable cost.
Dates
Proposed dates for the second week of January 2011
Testimonials
On top of the great organisation ashore and the fantastic race management afloat, the regatta was made just about perfect because of the incredible weather that was laid on with some awesome breezes. I would say that without exception, everyone who made the effort to sail the event had a very enjoyable stay in Belmont, made more so by the friendly and welcoming sailors and locals. You have all set a standard that will be hard to beat and should be justly proud of a memorable OK Dinghy World Championships .
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