IFR 2010
International Friendship Regatta of the Vega One Design Association
Hindeloopen, Holland, 15th – 20th July 2010
Dear fellow VEGA-sailors,
The 23rd IFR will be held in the Netherlands, in the village of Hindeloopen, a beautiful spot on the IJsselmeer coast.
The Kring of VEGA-Zeilers of the Netherlands is preparing the bi-annual international meeting, an opportunity for you to meet new and old VEGA-friends, to compete in the international VEGA-regatta, to explore other sailing waters and to enjoy a vacation abroad.
Hindeloopen is a beautiful old city in the province of Friesland. It is almost a museum; small and full of history. The marina of Hindeloopen though has all facilities you could wish:
· Modern facilities, both sanitary and facilities for reparations, boatlift, fuel, etc.
· Shops nearby, lunchrooms, restaurants, terraces, beaches.
· Sport facilities such as tennis, squash, fitness, sauna, swimming pool, etc.
· Overnight accommodation: both camping and apartments.
For a further view see: www.vegazeilers.nl in the second part of October this year. To have a preview of the marina see: www.shipsmaritiem.nl .
The preliminary Program for the IFR 2010 is as follows:
Thursday, 15th of July Welcome and registration of boats and sailors, the Opening ceremony.
Friday, 16th of July Rest day and opportunity to meet each other, possibility to see the surroundings, a guided tour through Hindeloopen, VODA bi-annual meeting, the regatta briefing.
Saturday, 17th of July First racing and cruising day and sailors dinner in the evening.
Sunday, 18th of July Second racing and cruising day and informal get together.
Monday, 19th of July Organized excursion to several points of interest in Friesland during the day and the Regatta Dinner in the evening with award ceremony and speeches.
Tuesday, 20th of July Closing ceremony and farewell.
The berthing costs will be € 50, - for 5 nights and there will be additional modest charges for participation in the regatta, the organized dinners and excursion. We will make a nice program at reasonable cost.
The preliminary registration starts now. There are no obligations at this point. When you respond we will send you more information and the binding registration form at the beginning of next year.
Please send this Preliminary Registration Form before 1st of December 2009 to: Mrs. Iteke van Balen, preferably by e-mail: ifr2010@hotmail.com , or to: Comeniushof 128, 1216 HJ Hilversum, The Netherlands.
If there are any questions, feel free to ask them by e-mail: ifr2010@hotmail.com
With kind regards,
The Dutch IFR 2010 Committee
Anmälningsblankett IFR 2010