Western Australia to bid for (ISAF) Sailing World Championships 2011
07/06/2007 |
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The Western Australian Government has formally registered its intention to bid for the world-class sailing spectacle, (ISAF) Sailing World Championships 2011.
Tourism Western Australia Chairman, Kate Lamont, said Western Australia was the best location in the world to stage one of sailing’s most significant competitions.
“The 10 individual world championships of the Olympic classes will come together for two weeks of elite racing in a bid to gain entry into the 2012 Olympic Games,” Ms Lamont said.
“Western Australia’s lively port location of Fremantle, a short distance from the capital city Perth, is the ideal venue to host the expected 1,500 competitors, 1,000 boats and an audience of tens of thousands of people likely to gather along the coast.
“Our rich sailing history and cultural diversity – coupled with a bright summer climate and perfect wind conditions – make Fremantle the right choice.
“Our research shows that the number one reason that tourists visit Western Australia is because of our unique marine experience and the extraordinary clean waters of the Indian Ocean. This event will provide us with an opportunity to showcase the very best of what we have to offer as a destination.
“WA has been given the green light to bid for the event, but we have a tough battle on our hands as we bid against up to 10 other countries also hoping to secure the event.
“The multi-million dollar bid for this large-scale event demonstrates strong Government and community support, and I know Western Australians will get behind one of our already favourite past-times.”
Ms Lamont said the not-for-profit sailing organisation, the Warren Jones Foundation, would partner with Tourism Western Australia to bid for the competition, and would also run the event if the bid was successful.
“The Warren Jones Foundation has worked tirelessly with the Government over 18 months to make this bid possible and we look forward to continuing that partnership,” Ms Lamont said.
“Yachting Australia has also confirmed its support for WA as the only Australian bidder, and I am confident we will present a compelling case as the ideal host destination on the nation’s behalf.”
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