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2018 World Rowing Coastal Championships Victoria, BC, Canada 11th-14th October 2018 Captains manual www.wrcc2018.com
First Nations
Sidney, Tulista Park and Bazan Bay are in the traditional territory of the
WSÁNEĆ indigenous peoples.
S,JIJEȽ EȽ SḰÁL
Territorial acknowledgement
LÁ,E E TŦE ÁLENENEȻs TŦE WŚ̱ ANEĆ WIILṈEW
In the homelands of the Saanich people
NIȽ SETINES TIÁ,
This is known as Sidney
JE,ÁȽ ȽTE E TŦÁ,IYE TŦE JEMOT EȽ SKÁL I, TŦE S,JIJEȽs
We acknowledge and welcome the graciousness to the people present today.
I MEQ SÁN AȽE E TIÁ ÁNEȻ
And everyone here today
SḰÁL EṮ:
STOLȻEȽ
John Elliot
Be sure to visit the WSÁNEĆ artists in our marketplace.
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Table of Content
WELCOME.......................................................................................... 3
GREETINGS FROM WORLD ROWING FEDERATION......................... 4
ORGANISING COMMITTEE................................................................ 5
EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND LOCATIONS...................................... 6
ACCESS TO THE SITE........................................................................ 8
INTERNET AND SERVICES................................................................. 9
COMPETITORS INFORMATION......................................................... 10
Captains Meeting.................................................................. 10
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE................................................................. 11
BOAT PARK......................................................................................... 12
RULES OF RACING............................................................................. 14
THE VENUE MAP................................................................................ 15
OVERVIEW VENUE AND COURSE LOCATION................................... 17
TRAINING FLOW PATTERN (4km)..................................................... 18
RACE COURSE MAP 4km................................................................... 19
RACE COURSE MAP 6km................................................................... 20
RAMP ACCESS MAP........................................................................... 21
WARM-UP and START FLOW PATTERN............................................ 22
UNIFORMS.......................................................................................... 23
OFFICIAL CEREMONIES..................................................................... 24
COMPETITORS SOCIAL EVENT......................................................... 25
ENVIRONMENT - GREEN REGATTA.................................................. 26
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS............................................................. 27
VISIT VICTORIA AND THE AREA....................................................... 28
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE.................................................................... 29
VOLUNTEERS...................................................................................... 29
CONTACT............................................................................................ 29
INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2019 WRCC .........................................30
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Welcome It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we welcome the rowing world to Victoria, home of the 2018 World Rowing Coastal Champion- ships (2018 WRCC). We are thrilled to be the first location in North America to host this international event. Our vision is to host a championship that provides an excellent experience for athletes, as well as spectators and volunteers. Our goal is to make this regatta a catalyst for the development of coastal rowing on the West Coast of Canada. We are committed to supporting the local community and running a regatta that respects the natural environment. Join us for an exceptional championship in a spectacular setting. Race with a breathtakingly beautiful backdrop in a pristine environment. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, abundant wildlife such as porpoise and orca whales, tall trees and rocky islands, Victoria is an adventure playground by the ocean. Come row in a gorgeous setting and be welcomed by warm Canadian hospitality. Tulista Park in the Town of Sidney is within Greater Victoria and offers an ideal venue for 2018 WRCC. A long, straight and gently sloping pebble beach offers the opportunity for the first-ever beach start for the championships. The racing will be on Bazan Bay. While the bay is protected from ocean swells, racers will have challenges of tidal currents, wind, waves and the potential of tricky waters created by the interactions of wind and tide. Sidney is a safe, compact and friendly community, with all amenities in easy walking distance of the venue. The city of Victoria, a unique blend of old world charm and new world experiences, is only a short distance away. Extend your stay to enjoy the beauty and nature of Vancouver Island and naturally spectacular British Columbia. We are ready and eager to host the world’s best coastal rowers in October. Welcome to Canada and Sidney! Yours sincerely, Julien Bahain Regatta Director On behalf of WRCC 2018 Organizing Committee Page 3
Greetings from the World Rowing Federation
Welcome to Victoria!
After a very busy and exciting year, we come to the final World Rowing
event of the 2018 season – the World Rowing Coastal Championships.
For the first time the coastal championships will be held in North
America and the organisers in Victoria have been working tirelessly to
make this regatta a great success. It is exciting to see how coastal
rowing is growing, and by bringing this premium event to new continents
we hope to build on the momentum that coastal rowing has – harnessing
the natural seas and oceans that exist to provide beautiful competition
venues for our sport. In line with this growth we will be producing a full
video production of racing for the first time. This will allow anyone from
anywhere in the world to watch the racing.
It is also exciting to see a new event in the programme for the World
Rowing Coastal Championships – the mixed double sculls. Mixed events
have proven to be popular at many events across the world and I am sure
that this will be no exception.
Sidney and Victoria will prove to be a spectacular location for these
Championships – the natural beauty is there for all to see. Let us hope
that we will be blessed with a visit from the famous locals, the orcas,
which feature prominently in the event logo.
On behalf of FISA I would like to thank the Organising Committee for the
enormous amount of work that has gone into making this event happen. I
am always impressed to see how motivated and dedicated the numerous
volunteers and the organisers are to accomplish their tasks. I thank you
very much for that.
I would like to welcome all athletes and I wish them the very best in
delivering a performance that they can be proud of and that they reach
their objectives. I would also like to welcome the support staff,
spectators, media, officials and those involved in making this event
happen.
FISA President, Jean-Christophe Rolland
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Organising Committee
The 2018 WRCC Organizing Committee (OARCA Coastal Rowing) is a
strong team of 30 dedicated members supported by an amazing team of
over 200 volunteers. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact
us.
Event Website: www.wrcc2018.com
Contact information
• Regatta Director - Julien Bahain – regattadirector@wrcc2018.com
• Event Operations Director - Brenda Taylor – askus@wrcc2018.com
• Managing Director – Marla Weston – oarca2018@gmail.com
• Rental Boat Pool - Katie Bahain Steenman – rentaboat@wrcc2018.com
• Chief Press Officer - Nancy Russell – media@wrcc2018.com
• Volunteers - Anne Linton – volunteer@wrcc2018.com
• Medical/Safety - Janice Mason – wrcc2018medical@gmail.com
President of the Jury – Jerôme Mouly
National Technical Official liaison – Ge-an Rijniersce
“Orca Spirit”, by WSANEC
artist Archie Andrews, is
the logo of OARCA Coastal
Rowing.
60 cm x 40cm signed,
limited edition prints are
available for sale online
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Emergency Numbers and Locations
If you are having an emergency, please call: 911
• Police: 911
• Fire: 911
• Ambulance: 911
Poison Control Center: 1 800 567 8911
(Non Emergency) Sidney RCMP: (250) 656-3931
http://bit.ly/WRCCMedicalLocation
Venue Location
Tulista Park
9565 Fifth Street
(250) 544-7676
Nearest Hospital
Saanich Peninsula Hospital
2166 Mt Newton X Rd
Sidney BC V8L 2W5
Emergency is open 24/7
7.1km / 10min by car
Walk in Clinic
Peninsula Medical
2A - 2379 Bevan Avenue
Sidney, BC V8L 4M9
(250) 656-4143
Walk in Clinic
Central Saanich Medical Clinic
1932 Mount Newton Cross Road
Saanichton, BC V8M 2B1
(250) 652-2041
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Location of nearest walk-in-clinic
The walk-in clinics may be closed on Sunday.
For locations of other walk-in clinics and wait
times, check the following:
http://bit.ly/WalkinClinicWaitTimes
Dental Clinics
For a dental emergency, go to the hospital or a walk-in clinic. Most dental
clinics are not open on the weekend.
Earthquake
Victoria is in the earthquake zone of the western Canadian margin. In the
very unlikely event of an earthquake, note the following:
• If you are inside a building, DUCK under heavy furniture or door
frame, COVER your head with your arms, and HOLD ON to the
object you are under.
EARTHQUAKE/
FIFTH ST.
• Outside, keep away from TO
TSUNAMI
OCEAN AVENUE SIDNEY
buildings, signs and TRAILER PARKING
overhead wires.
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GATHERING
N POINT
IROQUOIS PARK
JURY
ROOM
• Aftershocks may occur. - - - ATHLETE
ENTRANCE
BOAT
STORAGE
MEDICAL
• Do NOT use your cell phone or land lines,
BOAT STORAGE
or systems will be overwhelmed.
SKATEBOARD
PARK
• A tsunami could occur. The tsunami hazard
COX WEIGH IN
BOAT WEIGH IN
EQUIPMENT
VENDORS CONTROL COMMISSION
BOAT RENTAL LAUNCH &
zone (less than 4 m above sea level)
TEAM LANDING AREA
TENTS
ACCREDITATION & INFORMATION
CHANGE ROOMS ATHLETE ENTRANCE
includes most of the rowing venue at
WARM-UP
TULISTA PARK
VOLLEY
BALL
PLAYGROUND ATHLETE REST AREA
VOLUNTEERS
LOCHSIDE DRIVE
Tulista Park and the beach area. Stay
PARK BUILDINGS
GENERAL INFORMATION
MARKET
landward of Lochside Drive and the park.
PLACE
&
FOOD BEER GARDEN
TRUCKS
VIP AREA
• When safe, move quickly to the RESULTS 19 FINISH LINE - TIMING TENT
Gathering Point in Iroquois Park,
WEILER AVENUE SPORTS PRESENTATION TEAM
VICTORY CEREMONY PREP AREA
FISA-OC
DOPING
CONTROL MEDIA
following the route on the map.
CEDARWOOD MOTEL
START LINE
TO
VICTORIA
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Access to the site Walk The venue is less than 1 km from downtown Sidney. Sidney is a compact town with all services, including hotels, cafes, banks and grocery stores, within easy walking distance. (http://bit.ly/ToDoSidneyBC) Cycle Largely flat terrain makes cycling an excellent option in the Sidney area. The Lochside Regional Bike Trail and other bike paths connect Swartz Bay (BC Ferry Terminal) and Sidney with downtown Victoria. It is about 25 scenic km to pedal between the two centres. Bike rentals are available in both Sidney and Victoria. (http://bit.ly/GallopingGooseTrail) Public Transportation You can easily travel between Sidney and Victoria by bus #72 or #70 (express). They run approximately every half hour. Closest stops to the venue are #70 - Fifth at Beacon or #72 - Fifth at Ocean. A day pass is $5 and offers an unlimited number of rides for that day. (https://bctransit. com/victoria/home) Driving and Parking Car rentals are available at the Victoria International Airport and at vari- ous locations in Victoria. (http://www.victoriaairport.com/car-rentals) Teams, family and supporters are encouraged to walk, bike or take public transit to the venue. For those who choose to drive, there is ample on street parking located in the residential neighbourhoods around the venue. Please do not park at the Mary Winspear Centre (it is reserved for patrons of the Sidney Fine Art Show). Trailer parking Trailers may be unloaded and stored in the designated area only. There is no unloading or trailer storage permitted in the boat park. Please notify rentaboat@wrcc2018.com with your estimated arrival time. Please park on Ocean Avenue in the Iroquois Parking lot. Page 8 Trailers can be parked free of charge and overflow parking is available at Sidney Public Work yard on Ocean avenue.
Internet and WiFi Free public wifi is available at the venue. Other services (banking, post office, pharmacy) Amenities and services are located in the Town of Sidney, a short walk (less than 1 km) from the venue. Food Visit the cafes, bakeries, restaurants or grocery stores in the Town of Sid- ney or visit one of the local food trucks on-site in the Marketplace. Check out our social media for updated lists of the vendors and food trucks. Marketplace Visit the marketplace, conveniently located near the finish line. The marketplace includes food trucks, RegattaSport (Official Merchandise supplier), First Nations artists, the ArtSea Gallery, featuring work by local artists and artisans, local tourism operators and more. Check out our social media links for an updated list of vendors. Health Tips Hypothermia The west Coast of Canada in October can be sunny with mild tempera- tures or rainy and cold. Due to strong currents, upwelling and tidal mixing, the waters in Haro Strait are cold (approx. 10°C). We strongly recommend that you prepare for any weather conditions. Always bring a change of clothes. Travel and health insurance Don’t forget to get your own travel and health insurance coverage for the duration of your stay in Canada. Tourists and visitors are not covered by the provincial Medical Services Plan (MSP) and will be billed for all health care services. Insurance claims are patient-led and must be started by the patient. Copies of the insurance documents are taken at the time of hospital admittance in order to confirm information with the insurance company. Page 9
Competitors Information and Services
Venue hours
• Tuesday October 9 12:00-18:00
• Wednesday October 10 8:00-18:00
• Thursday October 11 8:00-18:00
• Friday October 12 6:30 -18:30
• Saturday October 13 6:30 -18:00
• Sunday October 14- as needed
Accreditation, Information, Registration (AIR) and Bag Check
Accreditation is required to enter the secure Boat Park and boat launch
area. This area includes Control Commission, Boat and Coxswain
Weigh-In, boat launch ramp, Boat Park (storage) and medical facility.
Registration All athletes are required to register on site and submit the
Rower’s Commitment form by Thursday October 11th at 11 am.
Boat Stickers must be picked up at the time of registration.
The Accreditation/Registration office is open:
• Tuesday October 9 - 12:00-18:00,
• Wednesday October 10 - 8:00-18:00
• Thursday October 11 - 8:00-11:00
Regatta Information and Bag Check. Regatta Information and a secure
bag check is open during official venue hours.
Captains Meeting
Thursday October 11, 2018 11:00AM
St. Andrews Anglican Church
9691 Fourth Street,
Sidney, BC V8L 2Y8
Access to the room is limited to crew captains
only. Information is provided in English and
French.
Emergency Captains Meeting If needed, Emergency
Captains Meeting may be held at the boat ramp at
the venue.
Page 10Provisional Schedule (as of August 30th 2018)
World Rowing Coastal Championships - Victoria, BC, CAN
August 30th , 2018 Provisional Programme (D.5)
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9-Oc t 10-Oct 11-Oct 12-Oct 13-Oct 14-Oct
Training Training Qualification HEATS FINALS RESERVE DAY
Races & Heats Sunrise 7:29 Sunset 18:25
HEATS & QUAL HEATS FINALS
A 8:00 CW2x
8:00 CW2x 8:40 CM4x+
8:40 CM4x+ 9:20 CW1x
Training & Open
9:20 CW1x 10:00 CM2x
Accreditation Regatta
Training, Training, 10:00 CW2x
08:00 10:40 CW4x+ TBC
12:00 8:00 hrs 10:40 CM4x+
- 11:20 CM1x
- - 11:20 CW1x
13:00 FINAL A Come & Try
17:00 17:00 hrs
12:00 CW2x Coastal Rowing
Crew registration B
Accreditation Accreditation 12:40 CM4x+
9:00 - 11:00 12:00 CM2x 13:20 CW1x War canoes
Crew
Crew Captains 13:00 CW4x+ Victory
Registration 14:05
Meeting 13:40 CM1x Ceremony
CW2x CM4x+
11:00 14:20 CM2x 14:20 CM2x
Venue Closes Venue Closes HEATS & QUAL 15:00 CW4x+ 15:00 CW4x+
18:00 18:00 14:00 CMix2x 15:40 CM1x 15:40 CM1x
16:20 CM2x 16:15 Victory
Ceremony
16:00 CMix2x CM2x CM1x Estimated Entries
17:40 CM1x 16:40 CMix2x CW1x 25
Victory CW2x 20
17:20
Qualification Ceremony CW4x+ 15
CM1x CMix2x
Races (if required) CM1x 45
Medallists’
Opening Reception 18:30 CM2x 50
Ceremony CM4x+ 30
18:00
CMix2x 32
Page 11Boat Park
Rental Equipment
Oars
Oars can be rented in the same way as the boats. Oars are rented for the
race and allocated after publication of each startlist at the Boat Rental
Tent. The oars you can rent are Croker S40 Arrow Model (285-291).
Rental fee: $100 per set (GST included)
Boats
Race ready coastal rowing shells are be available for hire. The rental pool
have 44 boats, 16 single C1x (Y18) and double C2x (Y25) and 12 coxed
quad C4x+ (X-series 35). Boats are shared between crews. While we try
to assign a crew to the same boat for each race it may not be possiblerto
accomplish this for every crew. Boats are allocated to crews at the Boat
Rental Tent after after publication of each startlist. Payment in full is
required at the time of booking. Rental fee is not refundable.
July 1 – September 28: $195 per seat (GST included)
September 28 – rental on site: $250 per seat (GST included)
Upon arrival please check in at the Boat Rental tent if you have rented a
boat and make sure you have secured your training times. All pool boats
and oars must be returned to their assigned spot in the boat park.
Private Boats
For your convenience, the Organising Committee has assigned storage
spots with tires for all boats. Please notify rentaboat@wrcc2018.com by
September 28 with the number and class of boat (1x, 2x 4x+) and if you
are bringing a trailer. We cannot guarantee storage space in the boat park
for boats that arrive without prior notification.
Page 12Boat Weigh-In
The boat weigh-In tent is located near the boat launch ramp. Test scales
are not available; however boats may be weighed on the official scales
except during racing.
The Boat Weigh-In tent is open:
Wednesday, Thursday 8:00-18:00, Friday 8:00-18:30, Saturday 8:00-17:30
All rental boats are weighed before the start of the event with weight
added to the boat if necessary. The amount of added weight is noted on
the boat. Athletes are responsible for confirming that the boat carries the
correct weight.
Coxswain Weigh-In
The coxswain weigh-In tent is located near the boat launch ramp. Test
scales are available during official venue hours. See number 4 on Venue
map for location.
Lost and Found
Please check the Regatta Information tent.
Tap Water
Victoria water is excellent for drinking. There are taps on site for refilling
water bottles.
FISA Office
The FISA and OC office is located in the Cedarwood Inn, suite 100
(ground floor) across the road from the venue. See number 23 on Venue
Map for location.
Doping Control
The Doping Control Centre is located in the Cedarwood Inn and Suites
room 105, across the road from the main venue. See number 25 on
Venue Map for Location.
Page 13Athlete rest, change room and warmup tents
Enclosed athlete rest tent and change room tents and a warmup tent
with 6 ergometers are located on the main grass area of Tulista Park,
between the Boat Park and the finish line. Teams are welcome to put up
their own tents in the designated area behind these tents (See number 9
on Venue map for location). Access to this area is not restricted - ac-
creditation is not required. Please note that there are no showers on site.
Showers are available at the Panorama Recreation Centre ($6.75).
Panorama Recreation Centre
1885 Forest Park Drive
North Saanich, BC, V8L 4A3
Rules of Racing
Beach start
We are excited that the 2018 World Rowing Coastal Championships will
make use of a beach start. For more information, please read the FISA
rule book http://bit.ly/FISArulebook of racing page 364. Please note that
no one has to run at the start of the race. All crew members are with
the boat and all crews are required to have 2 extra boat handlers at the
start line holding the boat. Crews must organize their own boat handlers.
Water temperatures is around 10°C - boat handlers might want to dress
for the water temperature.
Page 14The Site
FIFTH ST.
TO
OCEAN AVENUE SIDNEY
TRAILER PARKING
26
VENUE MAP
JURY
ROOM IROQUOIS PARK
1 ACCREDITATION - REGATTA INFORMATION - REGISTRATION - BAG DROP ATHLETE 2 BOAT 3 MEDICAL
STORAGE
ENTRANCE
2
3
BOAT STORAGE
MEDICAL CENTRE 2
N
4 COXSWAIN WEIGHT IN ACCREDITATION ZONE
BOAT STORAGE
ACCREDITED ACCESS ONLY
5 BOAT WEIGH IN
SKATEBOARD
PARK ATHLETE ENTRANCE
6 CONTROL COMMISSION 1 & 2 SECURITY GATE
7 EQUIPMENT VENDORS
8 BOAT RENTAL INFORMATION
9 TEAM TENTS 4 COX WEIGH IN
7
5 BOAT WEIGH IN
10 WOMEN & MEN CHANGE ROOMS EQUIPMENT
VENDORS 6 CONTROL COMMISSION
11 WARM-UP / ERG TENT 9
8 BOAT RENTAL LAUNCH &
TEAM LANDING AREA
12 ATHLETE REST AREA TENTS
13 VOLUNTEER CHECK IN & REST AREA 1 ACCREDITATION & INFORMATION
CHANGE ROOMS 10 ATHLETE ENTRANCE
14 GENERAL INFORMATION
11 WARM-UP
15 MARKETPLACE & FOOD TRUCKS - OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE TULISTA PARK
VOLLEY
BALL
16 BEER GARDEN
PLAYGROUND 12 ATHLETE REST AREA
17 VIP AREA
13 VOLUNTEERS
LOCHSIDE DRIVE
PARK BUILDINGS
18 FINISH LINE / TIMING TENT
19 RESULTS 14 GENERAL INFORMATION
15
20 SPORTS PRESENTATION TEAM
MARKET
PLACE
21 VICTORY CEREMONY PREP AREA
&
FOOD 16 BEER GARDEN
22 START LINE
TRUCKS
23 FISA - OC (off-site lower floor)
17 VIP AREA
24 MEDIA (off-site upper floor)
25 DOPING CONTROL (off-site lower floor)
RESULTS 19 18 FINISH LINE - TIMING TENT
26 JURY ROOM
WEILER AVENUE 20 SPORTS PRESENTATION TEAM
21 VICTORY CEREMONY PREP AREA
23 FISA-OC
DOPING
25 CONTROL 24 MEDIA
CEDARWOOD MOTEL
22 START LINE
TO
VICTORIA
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OVERVIEW VENUE AND COURSE LOCATIONTRAINING FLOW PATTERN (4km)
Boat Ramp
FE
RR
Y
Finish Line LA
NE
Beach Start
Training
NO
GO
ZO
NE
N E
ZO
GO
NO
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RACE COURSE MAP - HEATS AND B-FINALS (4km)
Finish Line
Start Line Warm up
Zone NO
GO
ZO
N E
E
ZON
GO
NORACE COURSE MAP - A FINALS (6km)
Finish Line
NO
GO
Start Line Warm up ZON
Zone E
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NO GO ZONEPage 21
RAMP ACCESS MAP
Control
Boat Comission
Weigh-In
Boat
RentalWARM-UP and BEACH START FLOW PATTERN Page 22
Uniforms
Team managers and crew captains are reminded that they are required
to display their family name and country code on the front of their uni-
form and only their three letter country code on the back.
Extract from the 2017 FISA Rule book:
The rules allow two sizes for family names, athletes with short names
should use the first option [50mm x 120-150mm in uppercase]. Athletes
with long names should use the second option [50mm x 150mm in lower
case].
Example of a uniform with a short family name.
Front Back
There is no specification on the way the wording is placed onto the uni-
form. This can be through an attachment or with the letters directly print-
ed onto the uniform. The example in the picture used vinyl lettering, done
in a t-shirt printing shop costing EUR 5 or CAD 8 in total. Other teams
have used fabric labels attached to the uniforms with safety pins.
Page 23Official Ceremonies
Opening Ceremony
Thursday October 11 18:00-18:30 at Tulista Park.
Victory Ceremony
Victory ceremonies are held on the seawall, just south of the Finish Line
tent, immediately after the CW1x Final A (for the CW 2x, CM4x+ and
CW1X), immediately after the CM1x Final A (for the CM2x and CW4x+)
and immediately after the CMix2x Final A (For the CM1x and CMix2x)
Medalist Reception, Medal Ceremony and 2018 WRCC Banquet / Party
Saturday October 13
Viscount Aero Centre
112-9800 McDonald Park Rd
Sidney, BC V8L 5W5
Medalist reception: 18:30 -19:00
Medal ceremony: 19:00 - 19:30
2018 WRCC Banquet: 18:30 Cash Bar and snacks
19:30 Buffet dinner
21:00-0:00 Party!
(Cash bar closes at 12 am)
Tickets: $60/person (purchase online). Ticket price includes
transportation from downtown Sidney to the party venue (3km), buffet
dinner, dance and return transportation to Sidney. Please purchase
tickets online (https://www.wrcc2018.com/social-events/), by October
3rd, 2018.
A limited number of tickets may be for sale during the event for $70.
Page 24Competitors Social Events
Tips and Tricks for Coastal Rowers and Open Water Rowing Adventures
Join us on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 18:30 -20:30 in the SHOAL
Centre, 10030 Rest haven Dr., Sidney, BC V8L 3G4, for first-hand accounts
of open water rowing adventures across the Atlantic Ocean, around
Vancouver Island and up the Inside Passage to Alaska. Tickets can be
purchased from the General Information tent ($10). A limited number of
tickets may be available at the door (cash only)
18:30-19:00 Tips and Tricks for Coastal Rowers
• Guin Batten – Chair, FISA Rowing for All Commission
19:00-20:30 Open Water Rowing Adventures
• Colin Angus – Adventurer – First person to make a self-propelled
global circumnavigation including a row across the Atlantic
Ocean from Portugal to Mexico.
• Julien Bahain – Olympic Medalist in Rowing – successfully
completed 2013 transatlantic rowing expedition.
• Ian Graeme – 4-time participant in the Race to Alaska
(https://r2ak.com/), 750 nautical miles through the wild Inside
Passage from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska,
by sail, rowboat and kayak.
Beergarten
Enjoy the Beergarten, located next to the finish line, sponsored by
Category 12, a local craft brewery. They source local, you drink local.
Biergarten hours: Friday and Saturday 12:00- 18:00.
https://category12beer.com/
Spectator Boat (details still to be confirmed)
You want to get closer to the action? Our Spectator Boat, sponsored by
Sidney Harbour Cruise (http://www.ecocruising.com/about-us.html),
takes you on the water for 1 hours of pure rowing experience. Watch the
races up close and in comfort from the 28 ft, 12 passenger vessel, with a
fully-enclosed solarium dome. Visit the General Information tent for the
spectator boat schedule, pickup location and to buy tickets. Ticket Price:
$20 (includes GST)
Page 25Environment - Green Regatta
• Waste: please use the recycling bins at the venue. Victoria
recycles glass, tin, hard plastic, paper, organics (food waste) and
beverage containers. Help us keep the venue clean and waste
properly sorted.
• Victoria water is excellent for drinking. Tap water for refillable
water bottles is available onsite- remember to bring your
water bottle! We do not sell bottled water. We also
encourage you to bring your own refillable “travel mug” for
coffee, to cut down on the amount of garbage.
• Leave the venue clean and free of waste at the end of each day.
Minimize use of paper (as well as printing ink); go digital
wherever practical.
• Respect the natural environment and marine life. Do not throw
bottles or other waste into the sea. Enjoy the sea life on the
beaches, but please leave the critters where they are. Do not take
them home with you.
Learn more about the Salish Seas marine ecosystem, the local orcas
(killer whales) and other marine creatures. Visit the Shaw Centre for the
Salish Sea (https://www.salishseacentre.org/)
A Clean Air Bylaw applies throughout the Capital Regional District,
including the Tulista Park venue. Smoking is banned in all:
• Indoor spaces and outdoor restaurant patios,
• Playgrounds, parks, bus stops and public squares, and
• Within 7m of all business doors, windows and air intakes.
Reduce your Carbon footprint:
• The venue is within easy walking distance of amenities in Sidney
and is served by public transit.
• Support businesses that sell or serve local products.
• Purchase carbon offsets to offset the carbon emissions from
your travel to the regatta.
Page 26SPONSORS AND PARTNERS The Organising Committee would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the many local sponsors and partners who are supporting this event. We encourage you to support those businesses who support rowing! Event Partners Communication Partner Media Partner Orca Partners Arbutus Partners Local Suppliers Official Suppliers Page 27
VISIT VICTORIA AND THE AREA
Sidney is located on the Saanich Peninsula, at the southern end of
Vancouver Island, approximately 20 km north of Victoria, 5 km from
Victoria International airport and 5 km from the BC Ferries terminal at
Swartz Bay.
Sidney (SETI,NES) is in the traditional territory of the WSÁNEĆ First
Nation, which includes the Tsaykum, Tsawout, Tsartlip and Pauquachin
bands. A compact, picturesque community of about 12,000 residents,
Sidney lies on the shores of the Salish Sea, amidst the beautiful Gulf
Islands. The pedestrian-friendly downtown offers an excellent variety of
stores, specialty shops and businesses providing unique products and
personalized service. Sidney is Canada’s only Booktown where you can
enjoy many hours of browsing through new and used bookstores. Visit
the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, explore the beaches and tide pools,
relax in one of Sidney’s local cafes or enjoy a walk along the Seaside
Walkway.
Victoria is a vibrant city on the edge of nature, blending old-world charm
and new-world experiences. Surrounded by the sea, close to the rugged
West Coast and the peaceful Gulf Islands, the Victoria region is a
playground for adventurous outdoor enthusiasts, offering great hiking,
kayaking, diving, fishing, mountain biking and whale watching. Enjoy
the fabulous West Coast cuisine - think locally roasted coffee, locally
grown fruits and vegetables, salmon, cheeses from Saltspring Island and
award-winning BC wines. Victoria is acclaimed as BC’s craft beer capital.
Sophisticated, a little wild, fascinating and friendly – welcome to Sidney,
Victoria and to Canada. For more information and inspiration check the
website of the Town of Sidney or Tourism Victoria. www.sidney.ca www.
tourismvictoria.com
Sidney Fine Art Show October 12, 13,14
The Sidney Fine Art Show is one of the largest and most prestigious
juried arts shows in British Columbia, featuring 400 carefully selected
works of art, and attracting over 3000 visitors. The show is within easy
walking distance of the regatta venue at the Mary Winspear Centre 2243
Beacon Ave W, Sidney. www.sidneyfineartshow.ca/
Page 28EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
One of the goals of the 2018 WRCC is to leave a legacy of equipment
to support the development of coastal rowing in BC, Canada and North
America. Boats out of the rental boat pool are available for purchase by
individuals or clubs after the Regatta.
Do not miss out on the special 2018 World Rowing Coastal
Championships discounts Please visit our website for more information
www.wrcc2018.com/equipment-purchase/
You also have the opportunity to buy Croker S 40 Arrow’s with a special
discount. Visit our website for more information or contact Croker West
(http://crokerwest.com).
VOLUNTEERS
This event would not be possible without the volunteers. Over 200 people
will be filling more than 900 volunteer shifts during the event. Please take
a minute to say thank you and share your story with them!
The Organising Committee would like to extend our sincere appreciation
for the support of the many volunteers, Sidney residents, local boating
community, the local rowing, paddling and sailing clubs, Rowing
Canada Aviron and Rowing BC who have come together to make this
event possible.
CONTACT
General: askus@wrcc2018.com
Renting a boat: rentaboat@wrcc2018.com
Media Inquiries: media@wrcc2018.com
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