International Six Metre World Championships
Cowes, Isle of Wight
16-23rd July 2007

The International Six Metre Association
with

The Royal Yacht Squadron
is to stage

The International Six Metre World Championships
in
Cowes, Isle of Wight.

16-23rd July 2007

Full Press Release
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6 mR European Championship 2006
Flensburger Segel-Club

The European Championship 2006 for Classic and Modern 6mJI was held from June 12 to 15th, 2006 at the Flensburger Segel Club in Flensburger Förde. With winds from 8 to 20 kts – sometimes shifting more than 20 degrees - the perfect organisation of the FSC regatta team, lead by Claus-Otto Hansen and Hajo Andresen, permitted to run 8 races in as fair conditions as possible. ISMA International Six Metre Association thanks the Club and the sponsor Oliver Berking, from Robbe&Berking, for their hospitality. We congratulate Hans J.Oen and Erik T. Larsen being European Champions 2006 in Classics on DEN 64 Sunray and Alba Batzill and Dietrich Gruenau for their European Champion title in the Modern GER 118 Courage IX.

6mJI Classic Results
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6mJI Modern Results
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Sandhamn World Cup 2005

World Cup 2005 in Sandhamn, Sweden

2nd Official World Cup 2005 Newsletter (March 2005)

Download: 2nd Official World Cup 2005 Newsletter (March 2005) [852 KB]

Dear 6mR Sailors,

The planning of the 2005 World Championship follows the project schedule, and so far we have pre-registered over 56 entrant yachts! This is in line with our ambitions of attracting around 70 -80 yachts. The pre-registration allows us to continue the planning for the biggest 6mR-event ever! We do believe there are still around 10 classics and 15 moderns preparing to participate. Make sure you are on site for the most challenging Championship event in 6mR history! In this second Newsletter you will find information about transportation and logistics both for international and local freight. This has been done in a FAQ-format. By scrolling through the FAQ, you will also find a map of Stockholm including Sandhamn, Bullandö (KSSS´s launching harbour for yachts arriving by land) and other relevant locations.

Welcome to the 6 Metre World Championship 2005 in Sandhamn, Sweden!

General information
General information All information regarding World Championship 2005 in Sandhamn will be published on the official Swedish 6mR website (www.6mr.se). Here you will find all information about the event including logistics, contact persons and pre-entry lists.

Accomodation
Accommodation The final decision regarding Korsö as accommodation facility (www.6mr.se) is still pending. Hopefully KSSS can start receiving bookings soon. This will vastly increase the accommodation options at Sandhamn and hopefully also resolve the most important issue besides the actual regatta. KSSS informs that there are still 138 beds left in different categories (2005-02-23). The whole Sandhamns Hotel is currently reserved for 6mR World Championship participants. Bookings can be made directly to the hotel (see FAQ below) by referring your reservation to the 6mR World Championship.

The new Web Portal
The new web will soon be ready for launching. The new www.6mr.se will become our communication highway including all needed information about the World Championship 2005. We have put much effort in making the content interesting and easy to navigate through all sorts of topics.

All pre-registered yacht owners will soon receive an email with instructions on how to proceed. This will give yacht owners access to their yachts webpage. Take the opportunity to fill in as much information as possible. By following our guidelines, the information will become searchable in accordance with the visitors search criteria’s.

Frequent Asked Questions
We have put together the most frequent asked questions published as the questions will be published in the new Web Portal. Please notice that links can be repeated. Keep an eye on (www.6mr.se) for FAQ updates.

Where is Sandhamn?
Sandhamn is a small Island located in the outer archipelago of Stockholm, only 25 nm from Stockholm City.

An excellent harbour with many possible recreation facilities ashore makes Sandhamn a great place to visit. The old village is clustered tightly around the harbour, with tiny plots of land and narrow, well-trodden alleys between the cottages and fences. The family friendly beaches along with the charming little village with small shops, restaurants and bars creates Sandhamn’s unique atmosphere.

Sandhamn is only a 2 h boat-trip from Stockholm, where you will find an endless list of activities including golf, shopping, museums, theatres and music, everything surrounded by water.

Where do I register my participation?
The World Championship 2005 is held by KSSS and the official registration should be made on their web-site (www.ksss.se) in accordance with their specifications. The registration web-site including the Notice of Race will be available in March 2005.

The Swedish 6mR Association is responsible for the web-portal and some of the non racing activities. A pre-registration list has been made, in order to provide information to yacht owners and crews. Pre-registration can be made at www.6mr.se.

How do I get to Stockholm?

By Air
All major commercial airlines have direct flights to Stockholm Arlanda International Airport (ARN). Arlanda is located 45 km north of Stockholm City and you can get into town by taxi, train, bus or rental car.

Some airlines have regular traffic to Bromma Airport, which is situated only 10 km northwest from Stockholm City. You can get into town by bus, taxi or rental car.

A couple of low fares airlines operates from Skavsta Airport which is approximately 100 km south of Stockholm City. The only practical way of getting into town is by bus or rental car.

By Sea
Stockholm offers ferry services to several destinations in Finland (se links below), Åland and Estonia.

There is also regular container, Ro-Ro and ferry traffic from Poland to Nynäshamn, which is 50 km south of Stockholm City.

Gothenburg is the major Swedish shipping hub and has daily ferries to Denmark, Germany and the UK. Other mayor ferry/shipping hubs are Norrköping, Trelleborg, Helsingborg and Malmö.

By Road
Both E4 and E20 go through Stockholm. Please check the Road Guide for detailed route planning. If you travel by road you can cross the Öresund Channel between Denmark and Sweden by either ferry or using the Öresunds Bridge who connects Copenhagen and Malmö.

Is there a map that shows Stockholm and surroundings?

How do I get to Sandhamn?

Yachts
Yachts can preferably be launched at Bullandö Marina. Bullandö Marina offers yacht lifting cranes, rigging crane, professional services, restaurant and calm waters. KSSS will offer yacht measurement at Bullandö and furthermore towing from Bullandö to Sandhamn. Some of the services at Bullandö will be included in the starting fee. Bullandö also offers free parking for trucks, trailers and cars.

Bullandö Marina is 45 min by car from Stockholm City and can also be reached by bus. Sandhamn is 9 nm from Bullandö. Contact your country ambassador if you need further assistance.

Crews
Sandhamn can preferably be reached by boat from central Stockholm or Stavnäs. The boat trip from Stockholm City (Nybrokajen, in front of Grand Hotel) is 3 h and from Stavsnäs less than 2h. There is also a direct ferry (Sandhamnsexpressen) that goes directly Stavsnäs - Sandhamn in 30 minutes. Stavsnäs can be reached by bus or car (40 min drive).

The buses from Stockholm City to Stavnäs, Bullandö and Saltsjöbaden leaves from Slussen Subway Station, two (2) stations south from Stockholm Central Station.

More information/Related links:

Where will my 6mR yacht be moored?
Clear in front of the KSSS club hous and where all the action is.

Where do I find a accomodation?

In Stockholm
Stockholm City offers a complete variety of hotels, pensions and private alternatives in various price ranges. The Stockholm Official Visitors Guide offers a list of alternatives. Tourism in Stockholm is very popular in July and it will be difficult to find cost effective alternatives without making reservations in advance.

At Sandhamn
KSSS has preliminary reservations in private houses. There are also rooms to let at the Sandhamn Mission House for SEK 720.- (81 EUR) per night including breakfast and shared bathroom. During the event there will also be the possibility of chartering the Schooner ship S/S Najaden that offers 12 comfortable double cabins (24 guests) all with shower and WC. Price per person/night including service and breakfast is SEK 1250.- (140 EUR) provided all cabins are booked. Please contact Caroline Wessel at KSSS (caroline@ksss.se or phone +46-8-55616680) for more information regarding private alternatives as rooms, cabins, houses and S/S Najaden.

Sandhamns Hotel, Hotel rooms and Studios
Sandhamns Hotel is located right by the harbour in front of the docks. The hotel has rooms as well as studios (just a few studios). The price of a two-bed studio runs from approximately 1500 SKr (165 EUR) and up. For a full week a studio costs approximately 9000 SKr. (992 EUR) and up. The price of a hotel room with two beds is approximately 2050 SKr (226 EUR), including breakfast. Make your reservation by phone: + 46 8 574 504 00. KSSS has reserved this hotel for World Cup participants. Reservation can be made by referring your booking to the World Championship. You can also make a reservation by e-mail at receptionen@sandhamn.com. Pictures and more information about the hotel (all in Swedish): www.sandhamn.com

Sands Hotel
Sands Hotel is located approximately five minutes walking distance to the docks. The price of a hotel room runs from 1200 SKr (132 EUR) for a single room and 1500 SKr (165 EUR) for double room including breakfast. Make your reservation by phone: +46 8 571 530 20. You can also make a reservation by e-mail at info@sandshotell.se. For pictures and more information about the hotel (all in Swedish): www.sandshotell.se

Yachts for rent

Own tender boat
There will be guest place offered at the guest harbour for those who come with own tender boat.

What kind of service is offered in Sandhamn
Sandhamn has several restaurants, pubs and cafés. There is a small supermarket a few minutes walking from the docks. Common credit cards are accepted in almost all shops. American Express can in some stores be refused. There is one ATM on the island accepting all common credit cards. North Sails has a small sail repair-shop close to the docs. Medical, dental and pharmaceutical services are usually offered on the island.

When does the World Championship end?
Officially 30 July, after the Prize Ceremony. KSSS will offer yacht towing to Bullandö and yacht lifting at Bullandö on July 30th and 31st. The Swedish 6mR Association will offer their services until July 31st.

More information/Related links:

Who do I contact if I have further questions?
Please contact your country ambassador as below:

Ein kurzer Bericht:

Die Europa Meisterschaft war ein herausragender Anlass, auch wenn der Yacht Club Porto Rotondo leider nur 5 klassische und 7 moderne 6mJI Yachten empfangen konnte.

Jeder 6mJI Eigner, welcher der Meisterschaft fern blieb, hat zehn Sommertage, einen ausserordentlich freundlichen Yacht Club mit dem Präsidenten Gian Battista Borea d’Olma und seinem Team sowie 6 tolle Regattatage mit Windstärken um 10 bis 20 kn verpasst.

Die Winddreher sind nun vergessen, aber die anspruchsvollen Regatten und die unvergesslichen Anlässe, die uns Seglern geboten wurden, bleiben in Erinnerung. Der ISMA und den Teilnehmern bleibt nur ein grosses Dankeschön an alle Mitwirkenden für diese Europa Meisterschaft auszusprechen. Nicht zu vergessen sind Marina und Luigi Carpaneda – sie haben uns den Vorschlag gemacht, nach Sardinien zu kommen – und Omega als einem grosszügigen Sponsor.

BF/September 26, 2004

Classic: Final results with 1 discard after race 7 and race 8

Modern: Final results with 1 discard after race 7 and race 8