WEATHER AUGUST . Schedule Sunny and beautiful this time of year. 9 TH – 16 th August 2019 Temperature range 12deg to 21deg • Friday 9 th - Familiarization Sunrise 6.20am - Sunset 5.25pm • Saturday 10 th - Familiarization & Opening Ceremony • Sunday 11 th - Familiarization • Monday 12 th - Racing • Tuesday 13 th - Racing • Wednesday 14 th - Racing • Thursday 15 th - Racing • Friday 16 th - Racing & Closing Ceremony/after party
POWER For Australia the associated plug type is I, which is the plug that has three flat pins in MONEY $ a triangular pattern. Australia operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz . Australian Dollar AUD
VISA REQUIREMENTS The Australian Government requires that you have an Australian visa to enter Australia, unless you are an Australian passport holder or qualifying New Zealand passport holder. For example, if you are travelling to Australia on holiday you will need a tourist visa. You can apply online for an instant ETA Tourist Visa (www.visabureau.com/Australia/touristvisa) or tourism trips up to three months. If you are traveling to Australia on business, you can obtain an ETA Business Visa . As visa requirement are different for each country we suggest you please seek advice from your travel authorities. INSURANCE AOCRA advise that we are unable to provide Personal Accident cover for overseas participants. We recommend you purchase before travelling your own travel insurance which includes medical cover while participating. We also request participants complete an International Indemnity form. We will forward these to all Area Coordinators.
OPENING CEREMONY The opening ceremony will be held on Saturday 10 th at the Championship site. The Opening ceremony will include: A Welcome to Country, Canoe and paddler blessing. All details including time and assembly point will be advised. CULTURAL EVENING A Cultural evening will be held on Wednesday 14 th. All countries are invited to participate and perform a Cultural Item of no longer than 8 mins. Registration for your countries intent is via the Area Coordinator. CLOSING CEREMONY A Closing ceremony will be held following the final race and medal presentations on the last day. We will be hosting an after party. Further details on all ceremonies including the after party will be sent through the IVF to area coordinators in the coming weeks.
AREA COORDINATORS There will be a designated tent for Country Area Coordinators, and we are negotiating to have Free Wi-Fi in this area. We request AC’s bring 2 country flags and a mp3 version of their countries official anthem on a USB stick. All canoes will have a tracking system on them. We will forward the link so family and friends can follow from home or wherever they are. Races will not be live streamed, but we are planning to video all races, and this coverage will be uploaded daily to our website and social media. We will also have photographers on course and at the race village to capture race action and event happenings. Dates and times for Area Coordinators Briefings will be advised. A short AC meeting will be held each morning to confirm the daily race course and answer any questions. Keep informed by visiting our website www.aocra.com.au www.facebook.com/AOCRAINC/ www.facebook.com/2019Worlddistancechampionships/ #thisisqueensland #visitsunshinecoast
RACE SITE On site there will be food, merchandise and coffee vendors and market stalls. Close to the site there are also more food outlets including wonderful local seafood. We will also provide tents for competing countries and you will be allocated an area depending upon the size of your racing contingent. CANOE FAMILIARISATION A Canoe familiarisation schedule will be sent to all Area Coordinators and each country will be allocated 1 session. The length of the session will depend on the size of the countries racing contingent. We will be requesting via IVF to all Area Coordinators the arrival times of your paddling group. Saturday 17 th August 2019 Our initial plan was to host an Aito on this day. However, after further consideration we will not be having an Aito. We are now in the process of creating a more inclusive fun event involving all paddlers. More details on this will follow. There will be a small nominating fee for those wanting to take part.
Accommodation Stay and play on the Sunshine Coast ! We know how important a good night’s sleep is before an event! Accommodation on the beautiful Sunshine Coast is renowned around the world for its superb quality, winning locations and incredible variety. Visit here for Sunshine Coast accommodation deals. Still looking for accommodation? Contact Samantha Renvoye International Travel Consultant Home Office PH: +61 7 5445 6284 Mobile: +61 451 511 615 Email: samantha.renvoye@flightcentre.com.au Your Marathon Travel Expert! Special deals on offer: www.newportmooloolaba.com.au https://eventtravel.com.au/events/world-distance-championships/ #thisisqueensland #visitsunshinecoast
Visit Sunshine Coast The Sunshine Coast has it all. Enviably positioned, the region is tucked between Brisbane and Fraser Island – a natural haven waiting to be explored. From the majestic Glass House Mountains to Noosa and the coloured sands of Rainbow Beach, the region includes more than 100 kilometres of pristine sandy beaches, surrounded by the quiet beauty of coastal and hinterland villages. There’s no shortage of outdoor pursuits and back to nature experiences, the Sunshine Coast’s natural beauty will take your breath away. The rich diversity and enviable beachside culture, wonders of nature, fresh local food and immersive encounters are all in abundance. Things to do During your visit for the IVF Va’a World Distance Championships, there’ll never be a shortage of things to see and do on the Sunshine Coast. With glorious sunny days and warm water most of the year, it’s the ideal place for an extended break. Looking for inspiration? Take a look at these ideas for things to do on the Sunshine Coast. Events The Sunshine Coast Marathon 4 Th August 2019 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon and Community Running Festival is one of the most-loved running festivals in Australia. Since its inception the 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon has raised over one million dollars for charity and community groups. It is the host of the Australian Half Marathon Championships, located on the stunning Sunshine Coast. The Curated Plate – The Destination Series 5 th of 18 th August 2019 Showcasing the very best food, produce and experiences the Sunshine Coast has to offer, The Curated Plate has something for everyone – put together by those who know the region best – the locals
Your ultimate Sunshine Coast travel guide A healthy lifestyle, laidback surf town vibes, and enviable local produce are just three of the things locals love about living on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. Take the guesswork out of the equation with this Sunshine Coast travel guide. URL: https://blog.queensland.com/2019/03/04/sunshine-coast-australia-guide/ 100 things to do on the Sunshine Coast There’s a lot more to the Sunshine Coast than just its endless (and spectacular) beaches. This list of 100 things to do is a year-round guide to inspiration. See how many you can tick off your list! URL: https://blog.queensland.com/2017/12/15/100-things-sunshine-coast/ 10 Spots to eat fresh seafood on the Sunshine Coast The Sunshine Coast is synonymous with long, lazy days relaxing by beautiful beaches, but a visit isn’t complete without sampling the local seafood. Here’s 10 of the best places to feast on fresh fish on the Sunshine Coast. URL: https://blog.queensland.com/2019/05/21/seafood-sunshine-coast/ 12 Sunshine Coast Hinterland spots you’ve never heard of (until now) Beyond the famous 3Ms – Maleny, Montville and Mapleton, which were all established along the spine from 1867 – there are oodles of lesser-known spots worth sniffing out. (Especially if epic rock climbing and 1kg cream doughnuts get your motor running.) https://blog.queensland.com/2018/08/03/secret-sunshine-coast-hinterland-spots/
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