AOT KONA WINDSURFING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2006
28th Nov - 3rd Dec 2006
North Point, Wong-Amat Beach , Pattaya
The 60th Anniversary of His Majesty the King's Accession to the Throne and 80 th Year to the Birthday Anniversary
The 1st. International Kona Championships will take place at famous Pattaya Beach, located 100 km south of Bangkok at the East coast of the Siam Gulf. It will be a competitive as well as social one-design event with complimentary beach and BB'q party's every night. The Kona is well tailored for racing in all conditions, so no more waiting on the beach. Charter equipment will be available from Exocet and Aerotech, but early bookings are recommended.
Thailand is well known for its relaxed atmosphere and Pattaya Beach has a mild steady breeze, tropical sun and 30 degrees. Wet suits not needed. While off the water you will find good, affordable accommodation and delicious food under the palm trees. And if you want nightlife, there are not many places like Pattaya.
Event
The 1st International Kona World Championships will be held from November 28th to December 3rd 2006. Main events will be course racing, long distance and slalom.
Organizer
The event will be organized by Eastern Windsurfing Club (EWC) together with the Airport of Thailand Public Company Limited. For and on behalf of and under specified conditions laid down by the Kona Class.
Rules
This event is governed by:
The Windsurfing Competition Rules and the Sailing Instructions.
Buoyancy
If personal buoyancy is prescribed, each competitor shall wear, above the waist, a jacket, harness, or vest with a minimum buoyancy of 4kg. Uninflected, in fresh water. The buoyancy shall be tested with a metal weight of 4kg. Which shall remain supported for a minimum of 5 minutes.
Liability
Competitors take part in all races at their own risk. The Organizing Authority or any of their officials or representatives or the sponsors or their officials or representatives are not responsible, under any circumstances, for any damage, loss or injury either ashore or on the water either to persons or equipment. Participation in this event, supporting events and in each race within them is at the sole discretion of the sailor and at his/her own risk.
Courses
Courses will be specified in the Sailing Instructions or on the official notice board.
International Jury
An International Jury will be appointed. Their decisions will be final and cannot be appealed.
Sailing Instructions (SI's)/Event Program
The SI's will be available at registration as will the Event Program scheduling social events.
