GGVIII 2010 Gay Games Sailing

GGVIII 2010
Gay Games Sailing

Be part of Gay Games history when you sail in the first Gay Games to offer a pan-European setting. Sailing will take place just across the Netherlands border in scenic Roermond, where all the best Cologne sailors compete.

Venue
All sailing events will be held on the Maas lakes (www.watersportschool.de), a popular and world-renowned sailing spot, located 90km from Cologne. Shuttle buses will run 3 times per day to and from Roermond. Cost is €10 round-trip for participants and €20 for spectators.

Dates of Events - 31 July to 7 August 2010
Monday, 2 August - Training (optional)
Tuesday, 3 August - 1st Round (3 races)
Wednesday, 4 August - 2nd Round (3 races)
Thursday, 5 August - 3rd Round (3 races)
Friday, 6 August - Finals

Participation
The fleet is comprised of 20 identical VALK sailboats. A maximum of 60 teams with 3 crew per team (180 participants in total) will take part. As of 1 January, 2009, a waiting list exists to fill remaining team allocations. Teams will be placed on the list according to date and time registration was received. Don't wait to register !!

Categories and Divisions of Competition
There will be a competitive and recreational category. To ensure adequate and fair distribution in the divisions, teams may be asked to change category. There are no weight limits.

Rules of Play
The Regatta will follow the rules of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) and the the German Sailing Federation (DSV).

Boats & Equipment
20 6.5 Meter (21 feet) Valk keelboats will be used. (Some participants may already be familiar with these boats, which were used for the 2001 and 2002 EuroGay Cup Regattas in preparation for the 2002 Gay Games in Sydney.) Life vests will be available for use. See www.glorysailing.org for boat information.
E-mail Contact: sailing@games-cologne.de

We hope to see you all at Gay Games VIII in 2010 in Cologne for a spectacular sailing experience !

For more information and to register today, visit www.games-cologne.com