Where To Get Sailboats:
While there aren't always a lot of options for this, there are always options. Shipping can offer some great benefits including getting to use your own boat, and getting to send other toys as well, but it can also be a big challenge. It takes about 14 29ers to fill a container, but if you start asking early, you can sometimes get a spot in a US Sailing container, or another fleet's container when they ship. Consult someone with experience in shipping if you are going to go this route.
A great option is to try to charter from a builder such as Ovington or Nautivela. These companies generally operate with a much higher degree of professionalism than other charter businesses, and will often offer support during the event if anything breaks. E mail the builder directly to reserve boats through them.
Middle-man charter companies also exist, but can be somewhat unreliable as they are less accountable to the International Class Association than the builders.
Local charters are often available, but can be very difficult to track down unless you have local connections. If you are going to get your hands on one of these you'll need to start looking early, and you should be sure to request photos.
Where To Charter Coach Boats:
If you go with a local charter, you can often find a boat for much less than a big charter company will charge, but in order to get your hands on one of these you'll have to start putting your network to work early. Talk to coaches, and European sailing friends to see if anyone can put you in touch with a local coach who might be able to help you find a charter.
How To Find Housing:
For this part of the puzzle, it is often best to consult a travel agent if you don't have local contacts. Sailor and coach extraordinare, Elizabeth Burnham runs a service called Sailing Team Travel, which can assist in making these arrangements.
While there aren't always a lot of options for this, there are always options. Shipping can offer some great benefits including getting to use your own boat, and getting to send other toys as well, but it can also be a big challenge. It takes about 14 29ers to fill a container, but if you start asking early, you can sometimes get a spot in a US Sailing container, or another fleet's container when they ship. Consult someone with experience in shipping if you are going to go this route.
A great option is to try to charter from a builder such as Ovington or Nautivela. These companies generally operate with a much higher degree of professionalism than other charter businesses, and will often offer support during the event if anything breaks. E mail the builder directly to reserve boats through them.
Middle-man charter companies also exist, but can be somewhat unreliable as they are less accountable to the International Class Association than the builders.
Local charters are often available, but can be very difficult to track down unless you have local connections. If you are going to get your hands on one of these you'll need to start looking early, and you should be sure to request photos.
If you go with a local charter, you can often find a boat for much less than a big charter company will charge, but in order to get your hands on one of these you'll have to start putting your network to work early. Talk to coaches, and European sailing friends to see if anyone can put you in touch with a local coach who might be able to help you find a charter.
How To Find Housing:
For this part of the puzzle, it is often best to consult a travel agent if you don't have local contacts. Sailor and coach extraordinare, Elizabeth Burnham runs a service called Sailing Team Travel, which can assist in making these arrangements.
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