505 Worlds 1998 - Hyannis, USA

The Hyannis Yacht Club, a private club, has served a membership of racing and cruising sailors for over fifty years. Facilities for members include launch service, dock facilities, seasonal mooring , club house with award-winning restaurant and bar on the upper level, recreation rooms, temporary bar areas and changing and shower rooms on lower levels. There is also a private beach with swimming area that is appropriate for small children accompanied by parents.

Southeastern Mass. Yacht Clubs on the Web with weather links.
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There is a large, expansive dinghy park that is either paved or flat grass. The club is adjacent to a small state park where there is additional open space for activities like sail folding, boat washing. The state park has additional toilets and showers that will supplement those of the club during the regatta.

Sailing
The water will be warm, anywhere between 65 and 70 f. Nantucket Sound has a dependable sea breeze when "typical" conditions of sunny skies and warm temperatures over land prevail. "Typical" at Hyannis at this time of year is:

Southwest wind 13-15 knots or stronger depending upon heat of land and location of weather systems. (full wind and weather data to be included in February's Regatta Brochure)

Extremes can occur at Hyannis. We have experienced "3-day Northeasters" with high winds and rain spanning two to three days. Temperatures during these events can be cool...about 65 to 70 f.

Choppy seas of 2-4 feet. Nantucket sound is a vast body of water but not as deep as open ocean so waves tend to be "choppy" versus open ocean swells. East winds associated with approaching low pressure systems can bring ocean type swells.

Tide and current will have an impact on wind and tide will vary over the expanse of the race course.

Racers should study tide tables and area charts prior to racing. Current tide information will be posted daily. Tide can move across the race course and Nantucket Sound at speeds of up to 2.5 knots, even in deep water.

For pictures of September sailing in Hyannis go here for an archive of photos from the 1997 Pre-Pre Worlds.

Shipping
Direct shipment of containers should arrive at the Port of Boston (75 miles) or Providence (70 miles).
Negotiations for container sponsorship for the continents of Australia Mainland Europe, and UK are currently underway. Details will be made available to class secretaries in all countries as soon as they are available.

Temporary storage of containers at the regatta site will not be permitted. We will provide further information on shipping as soon as it becomes available. Container sponsorship courtesy of Sea-Land.

Where to Stay

Condominiums/Cottages

Yachtsman Condominiums - beautiful, furnished units next to the club with heated pool, private beach. This is probably the first choice for families and groups. Here's a very large picture from above of the Condos and club grounds. Call (508) 771-5454, FAX: (508)775-1695 Reserve NOW because these units will go fast.

Harbor Village, Hyannisport - 3 minute drive to the club. These are rustic but convenient and comfortable cottages located a short distance from the club. Check out their Web page at http://www.harborvillage.com

Call (508) 775-7581, e-mail: [email protected]

Other Condominiums through Realtors - Call these Realtors for condominiums in and around the Hyannis area that are comfortable and convenient:

Century 21 Realtors - See current listings On-line at: http://www.oneweb.com/reo/jregan/props.html#RRRentals or call (508) 539-2300.

Motels
There are numerous, comfortable motels within walking distance or short driving distance from the club. Most motels cater to tourists who are bound for the local islands in the Summer months, so accommodations should be plentiful and affordable . Here are a few that regatta participants have stayed-in and recommended in the past- Comfortable, simple and two minutes from the club. Overlooking the ferry docks:

• Harbor House Lodge (508) 771-1880.
• Hyannis Harborview (508) 775-4420.
• Hyannis Holiday Motel (508) 423-1551.
• Sea Coast (508) 775-3828.
• Sun & Surf Motel (508) 771-1652

Other Motels that may be a bit more expensive, with additional amenities, still within a short drive of the club:

• Cascade Motor Lodge (508) 775-9717.
• Cape Codder/TARA (508) 771-3000.
• Trade Winds Inn (508) 775-0365

All of the above accommodations have either beach access or are within a very short drive of many beaches.

Billeting
There may be a limited billeting system preferencing our overseas guests that have the farthest to travel. However participants should not count on billeting at this time. A committee comprised of yacht club members is finalizing all housing options for competitors and their families in time for final planning.

Camping
No Camping will be permitted on club grounds. Hyannis is not a camping destination. The density of a tourist-driven resort town does not permit open spaces available for camping. There are state and national parks within 45 minutes that have outstanding camping facilities.

Bed & Breakfasts
Cape Cod and the Hyannis area in particular have numerous small Inns that can meet your lodging needs. The "average" room at a small Inn or B&B will cost $60 - $90 per night and will include breakfast. Less expensive rooms are usually available if you're willing to share a bathroom.

The best source for B&B reservations is Bed and Breakfast of Cape Cod, Inc. They have a web site at http://www.bandbcapecod.com/

Or you can call them directly:

• 800-730-2772 (outside Mass.)
• 800-686-5252 (inside Mass.)

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