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The 2009 World Blind Sailing NZ competition will be held on Lake Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. Registration will be on Friday the 13th March 2009 at the Lakefront Race H.Q. Five days of racing will be held over the following week with the Awards Dinner scheduled for Saturday the 21st March 2009. Please continue to check this website regulary for news / updates. For further information, please contact us by email on info@2009worldblindsailingnz.com or see our contact page.
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Welcome!
Where are we?
New Zealand
New Zealand (Aeoteroa) is an Island Nation, located in the Southern Hemisphere 35, 45.0S 176, 32.0 E and enjoys a sub tropical summer climate with mild winters.
Its is said that every New Zealand family has at least one boat and the general population is less than one hour from a beach on the coast line or a fresh water lake.
Water sports in particular yachting rates as one of the top five pleasure activities in New Zealand. New Zealand has a proud and illustrious history in Yachting Regattas including several Gold medals in previous IFDS Blind Sailing events.
New Zealand - How to get there?
New Zealand is serviced by several major Airlines. 
Air New Zealand flies from London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Tokyo, Singapore, Beijing, Hong Kong, Australia, daily!
Qantas also flies from major destinations world wide to New Zealand.
Emirates Airlines flies from every major city in Europe Via Dubai to New Zealand daily
Auckland is the main port of entry into New Zealand for overseas flights.
Rotorua is 30 minutes domestic flight time from Auckland, the largest City in New Zealand, or 2.5 hrs by road hire cars & bus service available
Rotorua
Rotorua, home to BOPTYS is located in the Western Bay of Plenty on the volcanic plataeu... Rotorua is world famous for its volcanic activity and its 26 pristine volcanic lakes, the largest Lake Rotorua.
The City of Rotorua was incorporated in 1888. It has been a center for our indigenous culture and a famous tourist destination for over 150 years.
As a long established tourist town, there is a wide range of accommodation from 1st class hotels, motels home stay and back packers.
Rotorua was host to the 2006 World Mountain bike Championships
Blind Sailing World Championships 2009 will be sailed on Lake Rotorua in March 2009 (late summer).
The Venue
BOPTYS as the organizing authority will conduct the Regatta on Lake Rotorua.
The headquarters for the event will be from the Lake Rotorua Water sports Trust facility
Aka. (Rotorua Yacht Club)
The Water sports center is on the Lake Front and adjoins the city center and CBD.
There is a large tourism base adjacent to the (RYC)
There is ample parking and associated Cafes and reception facilities within walking distance from the "Lake Front"
Facilities
The Rotorua Water Sports Trust has been established as a center for water based activities in the city of Rotorua. It was formally the original Rotorua Yacht Club est. 1933. The Water sports center provides an ideal Regatta headquarters for this event as well as for regatta race management. The water sport center is fully functional and is also headquarters for the local Lakes Coast Guard.
Accommodation
Rotorua is tourist town and has ample accommodation
The standard of accommodation is world class and covers a broad range of tariffs from premium to budget. (Avge US$65.00 - US$100.00 per night)
There are several good quality Hotels & Motels within walking distance of the Lakefront and Regatta headquarters.
Accomodation Options
Addional accomodation options as well as alternative Motels are now avialable through " Tourism Rotorua"!
A list of suitable establishments is displayed on this web page - Booking forms for these facilities can be found on the Downloads & Forms page.
look for " Accomodation booking form.doc "
Prices stated are in $NZ
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PRINCES GATE HOTEL The Princes Gate Hotel, built in 1897, is the most famous hotel in Rotorua. It is located in the historic area of Rotorua overlooking the world famous Government Gardens, museum, art gallery and the Polynesian Spa. It is only 100 meters from the Village Green, lakefront, city centre and volcanic children's playground. . Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant and bar, laundry facilities, in-house videos, sauna, plunge pool, thermally heated pool and SKY TV.
At The Princes Gate Hotel it is believed that the most important room is the one you sleep in. The Princes Gate Hotel is proud of its accommodation of 50 tastefully furnished rooms. Whichever room you choose, it will be beautifully appointed, with remote-controlled television, radio, hairdryer and direct dial telephone. The sumptuous ensuite bathrooms have baths, showers, and a range of personal toiletries. All rooms at the Princes Gate Hotel are beautifully appointed, with remote-controlled television, radio, hairdryer and direct dial telephone. The sumptuous ensuite bathrooms have baths, showers, and a range of personal toiletries.
Classic Rooms (Will sleep 1-2 guests) Configuration: Double Bed Rate: $125.00 for 1-2 people per night
Standard Rooms (Will sleep 1-2 guests) Configuration: Queen Bed Rate: $145.00 for 1-2 people per night
One Bedroom Apartments (Will sleep 1-3 guests) Configuration: Queen & Single Bed Rate: $175.00 for 1- 3 people per night
Two Bedroom Apartments (Will sleep up to five guests). Configuration: Queen & 2x Single Beds Rate: $250.00 for 1-5 people per night, $15.00 per additional person per night |
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SUDIMA HOTEL The Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua is the largest hotel in the area and enjoys a location that is second-to-none - set on the very shores of beautiful Lake Rotorua, adjacent to the world famous Polynesian Spa complex with a short stroll to all the attractions in Rotorua's vibrant city centre, and only a 5 minute walk to the Energy Events Centre, with the Convention Centre being a 10 minute walk.
Stay in the comfort of one of our 248 guest rooms, many with superb views across Lake Rotorua. Every room features wireless broadband internet, Sky Television and much more.
Other facilities include Lakes Restaurant serving delicious buffet and a la carte meals, Mallards Bar for a relaxing drink, three private spa pools and a heated swimming pool. |
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$165.00 per room per night |
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Single, Double or Twin Room |
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AMBASSADOR THERMAL MOTEL The Ambassador Thermal Motel is just a 2 minute walk to the Convention Centre and the CBD.
There are 19 spacious units available which include studios, one-bedroom and 2 bedroom units, all complete with fully equipped kitchens, microwave, thermal heating, a queen size bed, Sky TV and a hair dryer.
On site there is an outdoor heated swimming pool, two genuine mineral pools, an outdoor spa, guest laundry and drying room as well as BBQ facilities. Also available by request are breakfasts.
Studio Units (Will sleep 1-2 & 1-3 guests) Configuration: Queen & Single Bed/ Queen Bed Rate: $110.00 for 1- 2 people per night, $15.00 per additional person per night
One Bedroom Units (Will sleep up to five guests). Bedding Configurations vary Rate: $125.00 for 2 people per night, $15.00 per additional person per night
Two Bedroom Units (Will sleep up to seven guests) Bedding Configurations vary Rate: $180.00 for 4 people per night, $15.00 per additional person per night |
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HAVANA MOTOR LODGE The Havana Motor Lodge is less than 5 minutes walk to the lakefront, the city, restaurants, shopping centre, Polynesian Spa, Convention Centre and the Energy Events Centre. The Havana Motor Lodge is located opposite the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in a quiet, central setting.
There are 22 fully equipped units in total, all with a Queen sized bed. There are 2 private mineral pools, as well as an in-ground heated swimming pool. Rooms are clean and comfortable with small kitchen and ensuite bathroom. |
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Studio Units (Will sleep 1-2 & 1-3 guests) Rate: $105.00 for 1- 2 people per night, $20.00 per additional person per night
One Bedroom Units (Will sleep 1-4 & 1-5 guests) Rate: $110.00 for 2 people per night, $20.00 per additional person per night |
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HEYWOODS MOTOR LODGE Heywoods Motor Lodge offer 22 superbly equipped units, studios, one and two bedroom family units, as well as a large house which is suitable for group bookings (sleeps 12 people). Heywoods is only a 5 minute walk to the city centre.
Heywoods is a fairly large motor lodge with ample parking, laundry, a large heated swimming pool, a sauna, and a spa pool onsite. All rooms have lovely décor and are spacious with a kitchen, bathroom, microwave, shower, phone, Sky TV, ironing facilities and thermal heating. Private spa pool units are also available. Cooked/continental breakfast is available by request. |
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Studio Units with private spa pool (Will sleep 1 - 3 guests) Configuration: Queen & Single Bed Rate: $115.00 for 2 people per night
One Bedroom Units with private spa pool (Will sleep up to 4/5 guests). Rate: $140.00 for 3 people per night, $15.00 per additional person per night
Two Bedroom Units with private spa pool (Will sleep up to six guests)
Bedding Configurations vary |
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TUSCANY VILLAS MOTOR INN Tuscany Villas is one of Rotorua's finest Motor Inns. It is situated on Fenton Street just minutes walk from the city centre, shops, tourist attractions, golf course, racecourse and restaurants.
Tuscany Villas has 28 luxury executive suites, 18 studio, 8 one bedroom and 4 two bedroom. Every unit has a spa pool (individually controlled), fully equipped kitchen (in ten suites) others have a kitchenette, high speed internet access and Sky Digital TV. Other facilities include: Cooked/ continental breakfast and catering available on request. |
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Deluxe Studio Units (Will sleep 1 - 2 guests) Rate: $165.00 for 1- 2 people per night
One Bedroom Units (Will sleep up to 4 guests) Bedding Configurations vary Rate: $185.00 for 1- 2 people per night, $15.00 per additional person per night |
Transportation
Rotorua has ample public transport, and local Cab & taxi services. Most tourism attractions provide a door to door pick up service. The major Hotels provide a shuttle bus service to and from the local Rotorua domestic airport.
Emergency Services
Rotorua (Lakes District Health) operate a large regional hospital which is within a few minutes of the lake front. It provides comprehensive medical and surgical services.
Minor medical requirements can be accommodated by "Lakes Prime Care Medical Center" Lakes Prime care has offered to provide medical services for the duration of the Regatta Lakes Prime Care is located with 5 minutes of the regatta headquarters. An on the water medical team will be provided during on water activities
