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ISAF Sailing World Cup Sail Melbourne December 2010 Summary for YA and YV Boards and YV Staff, Committees & Club Officials

The “new” Sail Melbourne December not January First round of the ISAF Sailing World Cup One venue Sandringham Yacht Club All Olympic & International Youth & Junior Classes

Vision “The pinnacle event in Australian Sailing” –For sailors – the best competition in the country –For the sailing community – credible event attracting the best sailors in the world – providing the perfect illustration of the Yachting Victoria Strategy and Pathways –For the community – sports entertainment platform a attracting corporate, media and non sailing public to clubs

Sail Melbourne - an illustration of the YV & Global Sailing Strategy Sailing’s Image –Presenting the public image of sailing as athletic, youthful, & a lifestyle sport to widen the demographic appeal Supporting the YV Sailing Pathway –Serves sailors from level 4 (green fleet) to level 10 (Australian Sailing Team) of the YV Sailing Pathway –Junior, Youth International Pathway Classes to Olympics –Race Officiating at an International level Inclusive –Paralympic Classes –All wind based water sports – windsurfing and kite-boarding

Impact of Major Events and Participation Tom Slingsby – ISAF Male Sailor of the Year 2010 “ The thing that really made me want to sail was sitting on the rocks at the 2000 Olympics - I went down every day for two weeks to watch the sailing. I used to sit on Bradley’s Head for five or six hours and just watch the sailors come right in tacking close to the rocks, and I remember watching Robert Scheidt and Ben Ainslie sailing for the Laser Gold Medal and that was the sign that sailing was what I really wanted to do”. James Merlino – Minister for Sport & Recreation - Nov 2010 “ We know there is a direct relationship between major events, elite performance and the future level of participation.”

Leading Role in Major Series ISAF Sailing World Cup Sail Down Under Series Yachting Australia Youth Grand Prix (from 2011) Yachting Victoria Sailing Cup

Key Features for YV Clubs & Officials Race Officials Seminar – Monday night Club Coaches and Sailing Captains Celebration – Tuesday night Official Sailing World Cup Dinner – Tuesday Night Media Profile –Sport (Raising profile of the sport of sailing and its athletes) Widening and enhancing the Interest –General Media –Lifestyle Community engagement and involvement –Inform – Engage - Educate

Competitor Experience Logistics Support Perth - Melbourne Official Welcome Welcome Pack,T-shirt & Bib (SWC) World’s best race management Competitor Lounge Competitor Program Experience Trac Trac / Results/Blogging in Lounge Screens Presentation Courtsey Car Service Homestay Physiotherapy Customer Service/Info Desk Safe Storage Facilities

Volunteer Experience Broken into on and off water teams Communication relating to the event program Information Sessions & H&S prior to Event Training for on water team Event Welcome Welcome Pack and Uniform Daily Welcome, Debrief and Thank you drinks Thank you & BBQ

Sponsor Value Government – State & Local –Economic Impact –Visitor numbers – now and future tourism –Destination Marketing Local/National/International Level Commercial –An initial moderate investment in the events potential –Hospitality and Entertainment –Multi dimensional sponsorship platform

Community Experience Sunday SHQ Windsurfing Competition Monday Variety Schools Program Tuesday Variety Schools Program Official Sailing World Cup Dinner Wednesday Ladies Day in aid of OCRF Thursday Corporate Day Saturday Medal Races Marine Driven Family Day Kite boarding State Titles Podium Presentation Lifestyle Party

Entries BOATS Plan Budget Forecast Olympic Invited Total

Financials $000 INCOME Plan Budget Forecast Entry Fees Sponsors Grants Logistics Hospitality VIP1010 Total

Future Establishing strong relationships with ISAF – Olympic Commission Federal Government State Government Strategy Build sustainability through corporate and community support Increase relevance to Asia Pacific and Oceana

What’s in it for sailing in Victoria One of two major sailing events in an Event driven state YV Strategy – live Pathway – Participation to Performance Officials – world class Media Profile – youthful, open, accessible Ultimately self funding Strong Brand Value

What is asked of you ? Promote the event strategy and relevance widely Take advantage of the opportunity it provides –For your sailors –For race officials –For the promotion of sailing to your community Bring colleagues, family and friends to the key activities –Tuesday night dinner –Saturday – Finals and public day

Thank You To the many clubs and volunteers who are involved already For having the interest to view this presentation