Update on 2007 Tasar Worlds in Hawaii

The World Council is considering holding a Tasar World Championship in 2007, in either Hawaii or Thailand. A decision on whether to hold a Worlds in 2007, and the venue and dates, must be made within the next few months.

The Japan Tasar Association has agreed that a Worlds in 2007 will be followed by a Worlds in Japan in 2009. If we do not have a Worlds in 2007, Japan will host their Worlds in 2008.

If we have a Worlds in Hawaii, the venure would be the Kaneohe Yacht Club. The proposed dates are September 15 to 21, 2007. You can check out the KYC website at kaneoheyachtclub.com.

At this point we don't have firm information on costs, but are guessing at least $600 USD in entry fees. Kaneohe YC would provide all race committee, support and rescue boats and staff. They could host a BBQ one evening, and the presentation dinner. The entry fee will vary, depending on the number of entries, so if we go ahead, we will be looking for a commitment well in advance of the event.

All boats would have to be shipped in containers. It might be possible to include one or two boats for charter by competitors from countries that could not fill a container.

We are working to get more information, particularly on the entry fee. I will post information as soon as it becomes available.

All feedback and discussion is welcome. Comments from Jonathan McKee are posted here.

Richard Spencer
Executive Secretary, WTCA

Posted 2006-01-04

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