Event Dates: August 7-15 August 2018

Championship Website: www.2018worlds.420sailing.org

General Queries: if you have any queries about the Championship, please contact:

Championship Organizer
Sail Newport
60 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI 02840
Phone: +1 401 846 1983
Fax: +1 401 846 7245
Email: matt.duggan@sailnewport.org
Contact Persons: Matt Duggan
Web: www.sailnewport.org

International 420 Class Association
Email: office@420sailing.org
Web: www.420sailing.org

Venue: Sail Newport founded in 1983, is a non-profit 501 (C) (3) organization. Sail Newport is home to New England’s largest public sailing center and is considered Rhode Island’s premier public sailing site. The Dr. Robin Wallace Youth Sailing Center is the headquarters of Sail Newport’s Youth Sailing Program serving hundreds of children each season. Dinghy docks, ramp-launching, summer and winter storage, on-shore conveniences and ample free parking round out Sail Newport’s assets to recreational sailors. Located at picturesque Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Sail Newport offers easy and affordable access to sailing.

Travel:
Driving from T. F. Green Airport (Warwick / Providence, RI)
A 31 mile drive that takes about 45 minutes going over the Newport Bridge
Use this Google Directions Link - Green Airport to Sail Newport

Driving from Logan Airport (Boston, MA)
A 78 mile drive that takes about 2 hours 30 minutes
Use this Google Directions Link - Logan Airport to Sail Newport

Accommodations: Housing is not being provided for competitors at this event. For booking accommodation inquires please contact:
Elizabeth Kratzig
Sailing Team Travel
Tel: +1 352 378 1406 Ext 117
Mob: +1 305 753 5224
Email: SailingTeamTravel@gmail.com

Group rates are available below. IF teams are booking less than 5 rooms, then they can book them using the links below. If teams are booking more than 5 rooms, please contact Elizabeth.

HAMPTON INN
317 West Main Road, Middletown, Rhode Island 02842
401-848-2700

To book a room click here: http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/M/MTNRIHX-USI-20180805/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

Group Name: US- I-420 CLASS ROOM BLOCK
Group Code: USI
Check-in: 05-AUG-2018
Check-out: 16-AUG-2018
Rate: $220 USD per night plus tax

HOMEWOOD SUITES
348 West Main Road, Middletown, Rhode Island 02842
401-848-2700

To book a room click here:
http://homewoodsuites.hilton.com/en/hw/groups/personalized/N/NPTMIHW-USI-20180805/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

Group Name: US- I-420 CLASS ROOM BLOCK
Group Code: USI
Check-in: 05-AUG-2018
Check-out: 16-AUG-2018
Rate: $230 USD per night plus tax

NEWPORT MARIOTT
25 America’s Cup Avenue Newport, RI 02840
401-848-6910

US I-420 Class Room Block
Start date: 8/5/18
End date: 8/16/18
Last day to book: 7/6/18
Marriott hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
349.00 USD per night

Click Here to book your group rate for US I-420 Class Room Block

You can also find accommodation options via the Discover Newport accommodation listings.

Shipping Information: For shipping inquiries please contact:
Damian Schantz
Director Solutions, Global Sports Logistics
Mob: +1 310 351  7657
Office: +1 310 410 0935
Email: damians@rockitcargo.com

Food: Click here to view a list of food options: Newport, RI food

Weather: Click here for Newport, RI weather

Social Events: You will be guests of the Yacht Club throughout the Championship
Opening ceremony - Wednesday 8 August
Mid-regatta pasta bake- TBD
Closing ceremony- Wednesday 15 August

Additional Information: will be provided in the Notice of Race and to competitors during check in.