 FROM THE HELM
SAILING GREATS: (L-R) Perth 2011 Event Director John Longley, Perth 2011 Ambassador John Bertrand and Perth 2011 Board Member Skip Lissiman in Perth last week. All three helped sail America’s Cup yacht Australia II to victory, in 1983.
We were thrilled to have Perth 2011 Ambassador John Bertrand in our city last week. John attended a packed Media Conference on the eve of the 33rd America’s Cup. See the full story later in this February 2010 edition of The Dream Begins in Perth!
With less than two years to go, the level of activity is ‘cranking up’. The third Emerging Nations (ENP) Intensive Training Session begins today and we are delighted with the standard of the athletes. The third ENP will culminate in a small regatta on Centre Course, in conjunction with the 2010 Australian RS:X Class Regatta.
The Notre Dame University’s (NDU) new education building, which will house the Regatta administration, is forging ahead and we are incredibly fortunate to have the strong support of NDU, with their excellent facilities.
It’s been a windy summer and those planning to look at what they may have to sail in, will soon be able to view the wind speed and direction on the course directly from the new Perth 2011 weather station on our website. Thanks to Transfield who erected the equipment. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Remember that The Dream Begins in Perth!
Best wishes,
John Longley
Perth 2011 Event Director
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Bertrand in Perth to Promote World Championships
BEING INTERVIEWED: Perth 2011 Ambassador John Bertrand (right) is interviewed by 720 ABC Perth Morning Show Reporter Bryce Green.
The most prestigious sailing Event in the world - the America’s Cup – starts today! Just four days ago, Australian icon of the sport John Bertrand, was in Perth to lend support to Perth 2011. As Ambassador to the Championships, Bertrand is proud to be associated with the biggest sailing Event to be staged on Australian shores, since the 1987 America’s Cup Defence.
“As was the case in 1987, Perth 2011 will again attract the world’s interest to Western Australia,” Bertrand said.
Bertrand also expressed strong endorsement of Perth 2011’s popular Emerging Nations Programme (ENP). Bertrand himself is still at the top of the sport, having been crowned 2010 Etchells Australian Champion just last month! Perth 2011 is proud to have John Bertrand as its Ambassador for the next two years.
The Dream Begins In Perth!
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QBE INSURANCE JOINS FORCES WITH PERTH 2011
Perth 2011 is thrilled to announce that one of the biggest insurance groups in Australia – QBE Insurance – has recently signed on as the official insurance provider to the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships.
In making the anouncement, Perth 2011 Director Commercial Operations Darren Beazley said he was delighted to have the experience, expertise and professionalism of one of the leading insurance groups in the nation behind the Event.
Perth 2011 warmly welcomes Peter McLachlan and his team at QBE Insurance! For all of your insurance needs, please call Peter and his team on 08 9213 6100.
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THIRD ENP INTENSIVE TRAINING SESSION KICKS OFF
SPEEDING ALONG: Perth 2011 ENP RS:X athletes compete at the Inaugural ENP Regatta, held in December 2009, on Fremantle waters.
The third Emerging Nations Programme (ENP) Intensive Training Camp kicks off today, from Fremantle Sailing Club. Eleven athletes, 10 who have attended one or both of the previous training sessions, are back for another opportunity to learn from two of the best – ENP Head Coaches Belinda Stowell (2000 Olympic Games Gold Medallist in the 470s) and Arthur Brett (2008 Beijing Olympic Coach for the Australian Sailing Team). Both on and off the water, Stowell and Brett will impress upon the athletes the fitness, dedication, tactical knowledge and confidence required to ‘be the best’.
The sailors hail from 11 different developing sailing nations – Moldova, Colombia, Latvia, India, Malaysia, The Cook Islands, Chinese Taipei, Serbia, Pakistan, Peru and Trinidad and Tobago. Alexander Zimmermann, of Peru, will join the programme for the first time. This session runs till February 25th, culminating in a regatta on Centre Course, which will be held in conjunction with the 2010 Australian RS:X Championships.
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THE JOHN BERTRAND CLUB LAUNCHED
ENJOYABLE NIGHT: (L-R) Perth 2011 Chair Hon Ian Campbell with John Bertrand Club members CJ and Susan Halvorson on the Moonlight Express.
The first John Bertrand Club member event was held on Thursday 4th February, 2010. Hosted by Perth 2011 Ambassador and 1983 America’s Cup skipper of winning yacht Australia II John Bertrand, members boarded the luxurious boat Moonlight Express, welcomed with champagne and canapés. Guests then enjoyed an on-shore fine dining experience - a private dinner with our Australian icon overlooking the river and yachts on a twilight sail. Thirty people attended what was a wonderful evening. If you would like to become a John Bertrand Club member please call Marketing and Membership Coordinator Julie Kiely on + 61 (0) 8 9335 2688 or visit the Membership page on the website - www.perth2011.com
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THE PERTH 2011 FLEET EXPANDS
Over the coming months the existing Perth 2011 fleet of two VSR 5.8c (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats) RHIBs will expand to some 23 vessels. Following an extensive evaluation process, the order for the next 13 RHIBs has been placed, with two suppliers being identified to provide boats in the 5.8m size range – The Wooden Boat Shop, Victoria and Portside Marine, Fremantle. The Wooden Boat Shop acts as the Australian agent for the Slovenian RHIB manufacturer of the VSR range. According to many among the yachting fraternity, 'the VSR is a new generation of RHIB. Its sea handling qualities are better than any other boat of its kind’. Portside Marine, in Yangebup, offered the Rapid 5.8m for evaluation. Five of these vessels will be ordered as their design and robustness is well suited to the tasks that have been identified for the Event. To assist in managing the full
fleet of 13 5.8m vessels, Portside will also supply motors, trailers and access to a local workshop for Perth 2011’s fleet.
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NEW STAFF MEMBER DELIVERS SAILING AND MARKETING EXPERIENCE
Perth 2011 would like to welcome Julie Kiely (pictured) to its team, as Marketing and Membership Coordinator.
Having graduated with a BA Marketing Degree from Dublin Institute of Technology in Ireland, Julie has gained extensive exposure working within a number of target driven environments both nationally and internationally. Initially Julie worked in the corporate sailing industry in the United Kingdom, at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy UK as a Marketing Assistant, where her responsibilities included marketing, communications, public relations and event management. Her background also includes invaluable business skills gained in the recruitment industry, and she’s a sailor!
Welcome aboard Julie!
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CORE IT SOLUTIONS JOINS WITH PERTH 2011
Director Commercial Operations Darren Beazley recently announced Core IT Solutions as its new official Information Technology supplier. The company is owned by Adam Garnaut, a sailor in his own right, who shares the vision to assist Perth 2011 host a magnificent Sailing World Championship Event next year. Adam and his team have excellent industry experience and their assistance will prove invaluable in working towards this world-class Regatta.
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BECOME A FACEBOOK FAN OF PERTH 2011
Perth 2011 has just created its own Facebook page and you are encouraged to ‘Become a Fan’ and to invite your friends and colleagues to do the same! Visit www.facebook.com and search for 'Perth 2011' or the 'Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships' to find us and then click on ‘Become a Fan’. We are trying to reach a target of 1 million fans – so please help spread the word throughout the world!
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NEW RACE OFFICER TRAINING COURSES ANNOUNCED
New National Race Officer Training Courses have been announced. The next Yachting Australia State/National Race Officer Training Courses to be delivered for Perth 2011, by Yachting WA, are as follows – Royal Perth Yacht Club - on May 2 (0830-1600); and May 3-4 (1830-2130); East Fremantle Yacht Club on May 22 -23 (0830-1600); and at Fremantle Sailing Club on June 13 (830 -1600); and June 14-15 (1830-2130). Please call Yachting WA on 9386 2438 or email ywa.office@wa.yachting.org.au
for bookings.
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LEARN ABOUT WESTERN AUSTRALIA'S HISTORY
HISTORY LESSON: An Aboriginal man plays a didgeridoo, as people gather in Fremantle to hear his music.
Western Australia's history dates back more than 40,000 years with a rich Aboriginal history, making it one of the oldest lands on Earth.
The Kodja Place Visitor and Interpretive Centre in Kojonup, and the Wardan Aboriginal Cultural Centre in Yallingup offer a glimpse at Western Australia’s Indigenous history and culture. Listen to storytelling, learn how to throw a boomerang, watch traditional dancing and listen to Indigenous music. In Australia’s South West, Albany was first discovered by Captain Vancouver in 1791 and the town was originally set to be the State’s capital, with settlement taking place in 1826. However this was soon moved to the fertile Swan River valley, which is now the site of Perth and Fremantle.
For more information please visit www.westernaustralia.com.
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SPONSOR OFFER OF THE MONTH
Perth 2011 has a fantastic range of apparel, which was designed by Official Apparel Supplier to the Event, Zhik. Please visit the Merchandise page of the Perth 2011 website by clicking here. You will find well-priced trendy belts, caps and t-shirts to serve as a fantastic memento of the Sailing World Championships, which are coming to Perth (and Australia) for the first time ever!
The most popular garment so far is the funky design Perth 2011 polo, pictured above, worn by Perth 2011 Ambassador John Bertrand (back centre); Perth 2011 Event Director John Longley (back, third from left); Perth 2011 Director of Commercial Operations Darren Beazley (back, third from right) and the enthusiastic Perth 2011 team! To purchase one of the polos please contact Perth 2011 Marketing and Membership Coordinator Julie Kiely on + 61 (0) 8 9335 2688.
Perth 2011 is grateful for Zhik's ongoing support!
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VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR PERTH 2011
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to become a volunteer for Perth 2011. It promises to be a truly rewarding experience to be involved with the largest sailing Event Western Australia and indeed Australia has ever seen. In the coming months we will introduce a number of initiatives for volunteers including, a targeted newsletter. Please visit – www.perth2011.com or contact Shore and Volunteer Manager Daniel Healy on + 61 (0) 8 9335 2688 to register your interest in volunteering.
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