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| The Mobility Cup 2006 will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia. Racing takes place in the sheltered waters of English Bay, overseen by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. |
City of Vancouver
A vibrant city in a beautiful location between mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is known around the world for its attractions. It is located on the west coast of Canada, 38 kilometres (24 miles) from the US border. The city of Vancouver has a population of around 600,000 with a further two million in the surrounding Lower Mainland region.
Vancouver has consistently been rated one of the most livable cities in the world by international surveys, due to the combination of its beautiful surroundings and wide-ranging facilities. It is to be Host City for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the 2006 United Nations World Urban Forum and junior hockey's 2007 Memorial Cup. Vancouver will also host some games for the 2007 FIFA U20 World Cup of soccer.
English Bay
The race area will be on English Bay, a U-shaped body of water eight kilometres (five miles) long, 6.5 kilometres (four miles) wide and open to the west. To the north, the Coast Range Mountains rise to 1,070 metres (3,500 feet), and Downtown Vancouver is around 10 kilometres (six miles) east.
There are no large ocean swells on English Bay as the area is sheltered by Vancouver Island, 64 kilometres (40 miles) to the west. The average wave height is rarely greater than 1 metre (3 feet), although a strong westerly can push it up to 2 metres (6 feet). The average wind speed is 8 knots and the typical current speed is half to three-quarters knots, although it can reach two knots, and the tidal range is 5 m (15 ft).
In addition, there are 23 freighter anchorages in English Bay, numerous crab traps, tug operations and the occasional floating log.
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (RVYC)
The Mobility Cup 2006 is held at the RVYC Jericho Station at Jericho Beach in English Bay, which has nearly 500 berths and dock space. It is located at 3811 Point Grey Road. (west of Alma Street), Vancouver, B.C.
RYVC was founded in 1903.
| Travel to Vancouver 
Our air travel provider, Uniglobe Advance Travel, can negotiate airfare deals for people coming to participate in the Mobility Cup. They research lowest fares with more than 30 international air carriers and have negotiated special convention rates for participants. Uniglobe is a full service travel management company located in Vancouver, B.C., and can also offer a range of pre and post race tours.
Air Canada has been appointed the official airline for the 2006 Mobility Cup. Click here for more information. |
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