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Do I need to bring a boat to sail in the event? |
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You don't have to use your own boat, but it's a lot easier if you do. The Organizing Committee is in the process of chartering Martin 16 sailboats from various locations, and would like to supply a boat to everyone who needs one, but numbers will be limited. If you are interested in a charter boat, indicate this on your registration form. Notification of boat assignments will take place after entries close on July 31, 2006. |
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What experience do I need in sailing in a regatta to participate? |
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You don't need any experience to sail. Mobility Cup is a development event; the purpose is to inspire men and women to contribute to the development of their local accessible sailing programs. If you are interested in finding out more about accessible sailing programs, come to Mobility Cup and meet others doing the same. If you are new to sailing, you will sail in the Silver Fleet and have a Sailing Companion with you during the racing. You'll be safe, have fun and learn many new skills. If you do not have a Sailing Companion, please ask for one on your registration form. |
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What is the difference between the Gold and Silver Fleets? |
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The Gold Fleet is for experienced, competitive sailors, including those that have competed in Mobility Cup several times before. They sail single-handed under strict racing rules. The Silver Fleet is for people new to Mobility Cup who want to learn more about competitive sailing. Sailors in the Silver Fleet must have a Sailing Companion on board at all times. More information about the difference between the two fleets is available on the Racing Info page. |
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If I am an experienced sailor on Martin 16s, do I have to have a Sailing Companion? |
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If you are an experienced racing sailor and planning to race in the Gold Fleet, it is not mandatory to have a Sailing Companion. If you are sailing in the Silver Fleet, you must have a companion, as you will enjoy the sailing more with the passive assistance of an experienced sailor. |
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If I want a Sailing Companion, do I have to recruit my own? |
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No. If you need a companion, let us know when you register. The Organizing Committee will supply an experienced companion. If you prefer to sail with your own companion we would ask that they are an experienced sailor with an understanding of the racing rules. |
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How does the required damage deposit work? |
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The $200 damage deposit covers incidental damage in the case of an accident. If you have an accident for which you are deemed at fault and the damage exceeds the amount of the deposit, you may be asked to put up an additional damage deposit to continue to race. |
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Where can I find more information about the Martin 16? |
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A description of the Martin 16, its capabilities and features, can be found here. |
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Will double-handed sailing be allowed? |
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No. The regatta will only be providing single-handed sailing without spinnakers. |
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Will there be transportation for people with disabilities who need it, including from the airport and to and from the sailing club? |
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Yes. Accessible buses will run from Vancouver Airport to the University of British Columbia, and then between the university and the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club on a daily basis. Indicate on your registration if you will need transportation. |
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Where are the nearest camping/RV facilities? |
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How do I take part in Mobility Cup 2006? |
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You will have to fill in the Registration form. If you are a Silver Fleet sailor who wants to nominate a Sailing Companion, you will need to complete the Sailing Companion form - although you don’t have to nominate someone (see Q5 above). You will not be required to send credit card information with online registration. We will contact you afterwards regarding payment. Instead of using the online method here to register, you can also contact us to receive printed forms by regular mail. |
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How do I pay the registration and deposit if I am registering on line? |
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Once you have submitted your registration, a Mobility Cup registrar will contact you to review payment details. |
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Do I have to make my own accommodation arrangements? |
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Yes. Please visit our Accommodations page. |
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Do I have to make my own travel arrangements? |
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Yes. While accessible transportation will be arranged between the airport, University of British Columbia accommodation and the race location - see Q9 above - you are still responsible for all travel arrangements into and out of Vancouver, B.C.
The organizers of Mobility Cup 2006 have appointed Vancouver-based Uniglobe Advance Travel as air travel provider and Air Canada as official airline for the event. This is not a paid-for advertising. It's something we arranged to help individuals wanting to attend. Uniglobe has negotiated on our behalf a special convention rate with Air Canada for people attending the Mobility Cup and/or the sailing symposium. It is not compulsory to book with them. |
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What is the Able Sail Symposium? |
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The Able Sail Symposium will be held at Jericho Sailing Centre on Sunday, Sept. 10. It will be a conference, with workshops and question-and-answer sessions, for anyone with an interest in adaptive sailing - including Mobility Cup participants and any other sailors with disabilities. We envisage that participants will range from those who have never sailed but want to find out more to racing sailors looking to improve their competitiveness. There will also be sessions to aid those interested in forming adaptive sailing groups back in their hometowns.
It will likely comprise of five hours of events, broken between morning and afternoon sessions, all concerned with day-to-day sailing matters. There will be speakers, various workshops and a Q & A session to conclude the day. |
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| Contact Vickie Inkpen, the Mobility Cup 2006 here. |
