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Championships
Victoria BC, Canada
11th - 14th October 2018
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First Nations
Sidney, Tulista Park and Bazan Bay are in the traditional territory of the WSÁNEĆ indigenous peo-
ples. We acknowledge our traditional hosts and honour their welcome and graciousness Learn
more about the WSÁNEĆ people and the SENĆOŦEN language.
Be sure to visit the WSÁNEĆ artists in our marketplace.
S,JIJEȽ EȽ SḰÁL
Territorial acknowledgement
LÁ,E E TŦE ÁLENENEȻs TŦE WŚ ANEĆ WIILṈEW
In the homelands of the Saanich people
NIȽ SETINES TIÁ,
This is known as Sidney
JE,ÁȽ ȽTE E TŦÁ,IYE TŦE JEMOT EȽ SKÁL I, TŦE S,JIJEȽs
We acknowledge and welcome the graciousness to the people present today.
I MEQ SÁN AȽE E TIÁ ÁNEȻ
And everyone here today
SḰÁL EṮ:
STOLȻEȽ
John Elliot
STOLȻEȽ John Elliott is a respected Elder of the Tsartlip First Nation. His dedication to the revital-
ization of First Nations languages began over 30 years ago, inspired by the efforts of his father,
David Elliott, to preserve the SENĆOŦEN language. In 1999, Mr. Elliott co-founded FirstVoices, a
suite of web-based tools that supports language archiving and learning, and which
is now used worldwide. Mr. Elliott is the Chairman of the Saanich Native Heritage Society. He
serves on the Advisory Committee of the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) and previously
served for six years as a director on the FPCC board. In 2009, he received an honorary PhD from
Maharishi University of Management in Iowa for his work in language revitalization.
(Adapted from: http://fpcf.ca/governance/)
Table of contents
Welcome to Victoria and to Canada!................................................................................
Event Information...............................................................................................................
List of Events...NEW for 2018 Mixed Coastal Double Scull!..................................
How to enter..............................................................................................................
Racing Uniforms.......................................................................................................
Provisional Schedule................................................................................................
Equipment (Rental and Purchase)...........................................................................
Venue........................................................................................................................
Race Course..............................................................................................................
Wind, Weather and Water Conditions......................................................................
Environmental Policy..........................................................................................................
Media Accreditation...........................................................................................................
Athlete BBQ.........................................................................................................................
Logistics..............................................................................................................................
Location....................................................................................................................
Flying into Victoria....................................................................................................
Flying into Vancouver or Travelling from the BC Mainland....................................
Travelling by Ferry from the USA.............................................................................
Local Transportation................................................................................................
Entry to the Canada and Visa equirements......................................................................
Accommodation.................................................................................................................
About Sidney and Victoria.................................................................................................
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Welcome to Victoria and to Canada
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we invite the rowing world to Victoria, home of the
World Rowing Coastal Championships 2018 (WRCC 2018).
We are thrilled to be the first location in North America to host this international event. Our vision is
to host a championships that provides an excellent experience for athletes, as well as spectators
and volunteers. Our goal is to make this regatta a catalyst for the development of coastal rowing
on the West Coast of Canada. We are committed to supporting the local community and running a
regatta that respects the natural environment.
Join us for an exceptional championships in a spectacular setting. Race with a breathtakingly
beautiful backdrop in a pristine environment. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, abundant
wildlife such as porpoise and orca whales, tall trees and rocky islands, Victoria is an adventure
playground by the ocean. Come row in a gorgeous setting and be welcomed by warm Canadian
hospitality.
Tulista Park in the Town of Sidney is within Greater Victoria and offers an ideal venue for WRCC
2018. A long, straight and gently sloping pebble beach offers the opportunity for the first-ever
beach start for the championships. The racing will be on Bazan Bay. While the bay is protected
from ocean swells, racers will have challenges of tidal currents, wind, waves and the potential of
tricky waters created by the interactions of wind and tide.
Sidney is a safe, compact and friendly community, with all amenities in easy walking distance of
the venue. The city of Victoria, a unique blend of old world charm and new world experiences, is
only a short distance away. Extend your stay to enjoy the beauty and nature of Vancouver Island
and naturally spectacular British Columbia.
We are ready and eager to host the world's best coastal rowers in October. See you in Sidney!
Yours sincerely,
Julien Bahain
On behalf of WRCC 2018 Organizing Committee
© Katie Steenman Images
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Event Information
List of Events
Women: CW 1x, CW 2x, CW 4x+
Men: CM 1x, CW 2x, CW 4x+
Mixed: CMix 2x
Open age category
NEW for 2018! Coastal Mixed Double Scull
We are excited that a coastal mixed 2x event will be included in the 2018 World Rowing Coastal
Championships. The coastal mixed double scull (CMix2x) will be open for entries for crews
that include one female and one male rower. The following details apply:
• Heats for the CMix2x shall be held on the afternoon of Thursday October 11 (in addition to
any qualification races that are required as per the provisional race schedule).
• The A final for the CMix2x shall be held as the last A final on Saturday October 13. No B final
will be held for the CMix2x.
• Eligibility to race will be the same as for all other events in a World Rowing Coastal
Championships (as per FISA Rules of Racing Appendix 22)
• Entries shall be made through the FISA online entry portal, by national federations in the
same method as per other World Rowing Coastal Championship events (Canadian and US
athletes can register for the CMix2x as well as other events at RegattaCentral. Note: the
entry deadline for Canadian and US athletes on RegattaCentral is August 31, 2018.)
• The entry deadline for the CMix2x shall be the same as for all other World Rowing Coastal
Championship event: September 10, 2018.
• For the 2018 World Rowing Coastal Championships, the maximum number of crews able to
enter the CMix2x shall be 32. National federations shall rank their entries. All crews ranked
01 will be accepted to race. After this, crews ranked 02 will be selected by ballot, then crews
ranked 03, then crew ranked 04, etc., until all 32 places are filled. The host nation will take
the first place in each ballot round.
• The CMix2x will count towards the scoring of the World Rowing Coastal Championships
Nations Trophy.
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NEW for 2018! Beach Start
We are excited that the 2018 World Rowing Coastal Championships will make use of a beach start.
For more information please read the FISA rule book http://bit.ly/FISArulebook of racing page 364.
Please note that no one will have to run at the start of the race, all crew members will be with the
boat and all crews required to have 2 extra boat handlers at the start line holding the boat. Crews
must organize their own boat handlers. Water temperatures will be around 10c, boat handlers might
want to dress for the water temperature.
How to Enter
To compete at the World Rowing Coastal Championships, a competitor shall be a member of a
club recognized by their national federation. Crews may include members of different
nationalities, provided they are members of a club under the same national federation. Entries
must be approved and submitted by the National Federation.
1. Clubs submit entries to their national federation (deadline to be determined by each national
federation). Please contact your federation for more information. Canadian and US athletes:
please submit your entries via RegattaCentral (https://www.regattacentral.com) by August
31, 2018, making sure you select
the event with the correct country, e.g., Women’s Open C1x (Canada) for members of
Canadian clubs, Women’s Open C1x (USA) for members of US clubs. Please contact USRA
or RCA directly if you have questions about your entries or eligibility.
2. National federations submit entries by September 10, 2018 using the FISA online entry
system. Please include the club names and crew rankings.
3. All athletes must complete the Rowers Commitment Form (http://bit.ly/RowersCommit
mentForm). If an athlete has not completed the form in 2017, please mail the form to FISA
or submit it in person to the FISA representative at the regatta registration desk in Victoria.
4. Crews must confirm their entries at registration in person at the regatta venue by 11am
October 11, 2018. Any crew who has not confirmed their entry in person by that time, will be
assumed to be not competing and will be removed from the draw. Crew confirmation can be
done by a club official or representative on the crews behalf in person.
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Racing Uniform
Team managers and crew captains are reminded that they are required to display their family
name and country code on the front of their uniform and only their three letter country code on
the back. For more info please refer to the FISA Rule book Bye-laws to Rule 50 http://bit.ly/
FISArulebook page 354.
Extract from the 2017 FISA Rule book.
Guidance
The rules allow two sizes for family names, athletes with short names should use the first option
[50mm x 120-150mm in uppercase]. Athletes with long names should use the second option
[50mm x 150mm in lower case].
Example of a uniform with a short family name.
Front Back
There is no specification on the way the wording is placed onto the uniform. This can be through
an attachment or with the letters directly printed onto the uniform. The example in the picture
used vinyl lettering, done in a t-shirt printing shop costing 5 euro’s in total. Other teams have used
fabric labels attached to the uniforms with safety pins.
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World Rowing Coastal Championships - Victoria, BC, CAN
Provisional Programme (D.4)
July , 2018
Tuesday
9-Oct
Wednesday
10-Oct
Thursday
11-Oct
Qualification
Races & Heats
Friday
12-Oct
HEATS
Sunrise 7:29
Saturday
13-Oct
FINALS
Sunset 18:25
Sunday
14-Oct
RESERVE DAY
Training,
12:00
-
17:00
,Accreditation
Venue Closes
18:00
Training,
8:00
-
17:00
Accreditation,
Crew Registration
Venue Closes
18:00
Training &
Accreditation
08:00
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13:00
QUAL
Crew registration
9:00 - 11:00
Crew Captains
Meeting
11:00
Opening
Ceremony
18:00
14:00 CMix2x
16:00 CMix2x
Qualification
Races (if required)
HEATS
FINAL B
Medal Ceremony
19:00
8:00
8:40
9:20
10:00
10:40
11:20
12:00
13:00
13:40
14:20
15:00
15:40
16:20
17:40
FINAL A
Victory
Ceremony
CW2x CM4x+
CW1x
CW2x
CM4x+
CW1x
CM2x
CW4x+
CM1x
CW2x
CM4x+
CW1x
CM2x
CW4x+
CM1x
CMix2x
Medallists’
Reception 18:30
Athlete BBQ &
Party 18:30
HEATS & QUAL
A
CW2x
CM4x+
CW1x
CW2x
CM4x+
CW1x
B
CM2x
CW4x+
CM1x
CM2x
CW4x+
CM1x
CM2x
CM1x
Open
Regatta
TBC
Come & Try
Coastal Rowing
War canoes
8:00
8:40
9:20
10:00
10:40
11:20
12:00
12:40
13:20
14:10
14:30
15:10
15:50
16:30
17:00
Victory
Ceremony
CM2x CW4x+
CM1x CMix2x
Estimated Entries
CW1x 25
CW2x 20
CW4x+ 15
CM1x 45
CM2x 50
CM4x+ 30
CMix2x 32
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© FISA
https://www.wrcc2018.com
Equipment, Rental and Purchase
All equipment used at the 2018 World Rowing Coastal Championships has to comply with the
Contruction of Coastal rowing Boats Rule 39 of the FISA rule book. (http://bit.ly/FISArulebook)
Rental Boats
Race-ready coastal rowing shells will be available for hire. The rental pool will have 48 boats
(EuroDiffusion’s), 16 in each class of single (C1x; Y18), double (C2x; Y25) and coxed quad (C4x+;
X-series 35). Rental fee includes oars (Croker S40 Arrow Standard Blade) and required safety
equipment from Tuesday until the end of the regatta. Rental boats will be shared between crews.
Rental Fee: July 1 to September 28: $195 per seat (GST included) (C1x = $195 / C2x = $390 / C4x+
= $780) Payment in full is required at the time of booking. After September 28, an additional man-
agement fee may be applied to late rentals (in recognition of the additional work required to reallo-
cate boats at short notice).
Secure your rental boat: To book a boat, please complete the online booking form on the event
website and pay online through Peloton. https://events.peloton-technolo-
gies.com/event/WRCC2018 Questions? Contact rentaboat@wrcc2018.com
Training sessions: Rental boats may be used for training on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Please inquire about training sessions by email [email protected] before September 28,
2018. Check out the training times sheet for availability. (http://bit.ly/2018WRCCTrainingTimes)
Boat and Oar Purchase
One of the goals of this event is to leave a legacy of equipment to support the development of
coastal rowing in BC, Canada and North America. Rental boats, oars and some dollies are available
for purchase by individuals or clubs after the Regatta. Please email buyaboat@wrcc2018.com for
more information.
Private boats
For your convenience, private boats will be given assigned spots in the boat park, with tires on
which to store them. Please let us know by September 28, 2018 if you plan to bring a private boat
(including the number of boats in each boat class) and if you will be bringing a trailer. We cannot
guarantee storage space in the boat park for boats that arrive without prior notification. Please
contact [email protected]
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Venue
The boat park, athletes village (including medical and rest tents), and marketplace (vendors and
food trucks) will be located at Tulista Park at the north end of Bazan Bay, less than 1 km south of
the heart of Sidney. Amenities (accommodation, banks, restaurants and cafes, grocery stores, etc.)
are located within easy walking distance. Wifi will be available at the venue.
Excellent viewing for spectators is afforded along the shorefront walkway that extends for over 2
km from Tulista Park south along Bazan Bay, and north to the Sidney pier.
Check out Google street view for a view of the venue.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Tulista+Park
© FISA
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Venue Overview
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© Town of Sidney
Provisional Venue map
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Race Course
The race course will be set on Bazan Bay, which faces east into Sidney Channel (4 km wide).
Several islands separate the bay from Haro Strait, providing some protection from SE wind
and waves. The FISA team has worked with the regatta organizing committee to design an
interesting and challenging course that takes advantage of the local conditions.
Bazan Bay features a long, straight, gently sloping pebbly beach, suitable for a standing beach
start, the first-ever at a World Rowing Coastal Championships. A beach start will be possible
under most conditions, however, plans will also be developed for a floating start.
Race distance: heats and B finals 4 km, A finals 6 km.
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Provisional 6km Race Course (A finals)
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Wind, Weather and Water (for October 11-14)
Typical daily high: 14˚C typical daily low: 5˚C
Average water temperature 10˚C
Typical wind speed: 4.7-4.9 m/s
Typical wind direction: southeast (135˚-150˚)
Sunrise: 7:30 am
Sunset: 6:30 pm
The venue is not exposed to ocean swells. Tidal currents in the area of the course run towards the
south on the ebb and to the north on the flood, and will be between 0.5-2 m/s. During the regatta,
flood currents in the morning and late afternoon may reach 2m/sec (4kts) but between
mid-morning and mid-afternoon ebb currents will be less than 0.5 m/sec (1kt).
Waves are wind-generated. Wind against tide can create localized steep waves and choppy water
conditions.
Provisional 4km Race Course
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Environmental Policy
Our vision for the 2018 World Rowing Coastal Championships:
1. To minimize the environmental impact of the 2018 World Rowing Coastal Championships.
2. To host an event that highlights the local natural environment and engages participants,
partners and spectators in protecting it.
3. To host an event that engages and supports the local community, including the local
Indigenous community.
As a most welcome visitor, you can help us achieve this vision:
Waste
Please use the recycling bins at the venue. Victoria recycles glass, tin, hard plastic, paper,
organics (food waste) and beverage containers. Help us keep the venue clean and waste properly
sorted.
Water
Victoria water is excellent for drinking. Tap water for refillable water bottles will be available onsite
– remember to bring your water bottle! We will not be selling bottled water. We also encourage
you to bring your own refillable "travel mug" for coffee to cut down on the amount of garbage.
Natural environment
• Respect the natural environment and marine life. Do not throw bottles or other waste into
the sea. Enjoy the sea life on the beaches, but please leave the critters where they are – don't take
them home with you.
• Learn more about the Salish Seas marine ecosystem. Visit the Shaw Centre for the Salish
Sea. Learn more about the local orcas (killer whales) and other marine creatures.
o https://www.whaleresearch.com/orca-population
o http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/species-especes/profiles-pro
fils/killerWhalesouth-PAC-NE-epaulardsud-eng.html
o http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/document/doc1341a/p3_e.cfm
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Clean air
A Clean Air Bylaw applies throughout the Capital Regional District, including the
Tulista Park venue. Smoking is banned in all:
o Indoor spaces and outdoor restaurant patios,
o Playgrounds, parks, bus stops and public squares, and
o Within 7 m of all business doors, windows and air intakes.
Reduce your carbon footprint
• The venue is within easy walking distance of amenities in Sidney and is served by public transit.
• Consider supporting businesses that sell or serve local products.
• If you would like to offset the carbon emissions from your travel, check out these websites for
ways you can decrease your carbon footprint:
o https://www.offsetters.ca/
o https://davidsuzuki.org/what-you-can-do/carbon-offsets/
o https://www.goldstandard.org/
o https://communitycarbonmarketplace.com/
Media Accreditation
To participate at the WRCC 2018, media are required to be accredited through World Rowing, also
known as FISA. For general information, please visit World Rowing’s Media Centre. Application for
accreditation specific to WRCC 2018 is now open. http://www.worldrowing.com/mediacenter/
Athletes BBQ and Party
Join us for a West Coast BBQ and party after the Medal Ceremony. The BBQ will feature a catered
buffet of fresh local foods and a cash bar serving Victoria's famous local craft beer and cider and BC
wine. Tickets for the BBQ and party will be available for purchase online until September 30n https://w-
ww.wrcc2018.com/social-events/ A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase onsite
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Flying into Victoria
We recommend that you fly to the Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Flights from Vancouver
International Airport to Victoria International Airport are frequent and take about 30 minutes. There
are also direct flights to Victoria from Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Seattle and San Francisco.
The Victoria International Airport is located 5 km from Sidney and 25 km from downtown Victoria.
Travelling from Victoria International Airport to Sidney
You can take public transportation (bus), taxi or rent a car. Downtown Sidney is approximately 4
km from the airport. A taxi is about $10.
Those travelling to Sidney from the Victoria Airport by bus can board the 83 or 88 for direct service.
Use the BC Transit trip planning tool https://bctransit.com/victoria/home
Logistics
Location
Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver
Island in the Province of British Columbia, Canada.
Victoria is 30 minutes by plane or 1 hr 45 minutes
by BC Ferries from Vancouver (Tsawwassen Ferry
Terminal).
Sidney: the event venue is in the Town of Sidney,
part of the Greater Victoria region.
Sidney is located 25 km north of downtown Victoria,
5 km from the Victoria International Airport and 7
km from the BC Ferries terminal.
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Travelling from Victoria International Airport to Downtown Victoria
You can take a shuttle bus, taxi, public transportation (bus) or rent a car.
Taxi: about $55.
Airport Shuttle: about $25. The airport shuttle stops at many downtown hotels and runs about
every hour. http://www.victoriaairport.com/taxi-and-shuttle
Car rental: available at the airport http://www.victoriaairport.com/car-rentals
Driving time from the Victoria International Airport to downtown Victoria is about 30 to 45 minutes,
depending on traffic conditions.
Public Transportation: The Victoria Airport is serviced by BC Transit. Use the BC Transit trip plan-
ning tool (https://bctransit.com/victoria/home)once you know where you are staying to check
current schedules and fares. A day pass is $5 and offers an unlimited number of rides (per day).
Travel time is 45 minute to one hour, depending on traffic conditions.
Travelling from the BC Mainland / Taking a (BC) Ferry (Vancouver International Aiport or USA)
This is a beautiful way to travel to Victoria.
On the mainland side, the BC Ferries terminal is in Tsawwassen, about 30 km from the Vancouver
airport and 220 km north of Seattle. The ferry trip is about 1 hr 40 minutes. It arrives in Swartz Bay,
about 5 km north of Sidney. Ferries normally run every 2 hours, from 7 am to 9 pm. Check here for
schedule and fare information: https://www.bcferries.com/
There are several scheduled bus services from the Vancouver airport to Victoria or Sidney via BC
Ferries:BC Ferries Connector https://bcfconnector.com/ Pacific Coach Lines https://www.pacific-
coach.com/
Rental cars are available at the Vancouver International Airport. Estimated driving time from the
airport to the BC Ferries terminal in Tsawwassen is about 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic
conditions. Reservations are recommended if you are driving onto the ferry. BC Ferries
Reservations: http://www.bcferries.com/res/
Please be aware that October 6-8 is a public holiday (Thanksgiving) in Canada. Ferries will be busy.
We strongly recommend that you make a reservation if you are planning to drive your car onto the
ferry. Additional ferry sailings are added to the BC Ferry schedule on the holiday weekend.
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Travelling by Ferry from the USA
The Black Ball Ferry (M.V. Coho) operates a vehicle and passenger ferry between Port Angeles,
Washington and downtown Victoria. The crossing takes about 90 minutes. Reservations are
recommended. On most days in October the ferry runs twice a day (8 am and 2 pm).
https://www.cohoferry.com/
Victoria Clipper operates a passenger only ferry from downtown Seattle to downtown Victoria. The
Clipper runs once a day in October, departing from Seattle at 8 am and arriving in Victoria at 10:45
a.m. https://www.clippervacations.com/
Washington State operates a vehicle and passenger ferry between Anacortes, Washington and
Sidney, BC. (The ferry terminal is right next to the regatta venue at Tulista Park). The ferry runs
once per day, with a crossing time of about three hours.
Reservations are recommended: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/
Additional information on getting to Victoria is available from Tourism Victoria.
https://www.tourismvictoria.com/
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Local Transportation
Walk
The venue is less than 1 km from downtown Sidney. Sidney is a compact town with all services,
including hotels, cafes, banks and grocery stores, within easy walking distance.
Cycle
Largely flat terrain makes cycling an excellent option in the Sidney area. The Lochside Regional
Bike Trail and other bike paths connect Swartz Bay (BC Ferry Terminal) and Sidney with downtown
Victoria. It is about 25 scenic km to pedal between the two centres. Bike rentals are available in
both Sidney and Victoria.
https://visitorinvictoria.ca/bike-rentals-in-victoria-bc/
Public Transportation
You can easily travel between Sidney and Victoria by bus #72 or #70 (express). They run approxi-
mately every half hour. Closest stops to the venue are #70 - Fifth at Beacon or #72 - Fifth at Ocean.
Use the BC Transit trip planning tool to check current schedules.
A day pass is $5 and offers an unlimited number of rides for that day.
Driving and Parking
Car rentals are available at the Victoria International Airport and at various locations in Victoria.
http://www.victoriaairport.com/car-rentals
There is free on-street parking in the residential neighbourhood surrounding the venue.
Taxis are available at Victoria International Airport or you can call for a taxi.
https://visitorinvictoria.ca/taxi-cabs-in-victoria-bc/
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Entry and VISA Requirements
If you are not Canadian, you will need a valid passport to come to Victoria. No visas are required for
American, Australian, UK, Irish, New Zealand and EU citizens (including non-EU countries like
Norway and Switzerland). With the exception of USA citizens, if you are from a visa-exempt country
you will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) form if you are flying into Canada. This is not
required if you arrive in Canada by road.
What is an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA):
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/facts.html
You can check on the website of the governement of Canada if you need the ETA: https://www.can-
ada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html
Please contact the regatta organizing committee ([email protected]) to request a Letter of
Invitation to support your visa application. Letters will be issued to individuals who are confirmed as
team members by their national federation.
Accommodation
Sidney and the Greater Victoria region provide a wide variety of accommodations to suit your needs.
Blocks of rooms at special WRCC 2018 rates have been secured with the hotels below.
Please book directly with the accommodation using the phone number or email (if provided).
Note all prices are in Canadian dollars and are per night. Prices do not include tax (15%) or break-
fast unless otherwise indicated. Rates are special event rates reserved for October 10 to October
15. Please state you are here for the 2018 World Rowing Coastal Championships when booking or
quote the booking code (where listed). Rates are valid until the release date. The special rates for
WRCC2018 are not available through booking websites. There are a limited number of rooms avail-
able at these prices so be sure to book early. Some hotels may charge extra for more people in a
room. Be sure to confirm the number of people per room when booking.
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Five Star
Check here for map showing hotel locations.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HXFpfBqrHoe2-JXeDLRcrO1rdie8dgEK&usp=sharing
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Hotel
Name
Distance
from
Venue
Website, Booking
Code, release date
Type of Room
Rates*
Brentwood
Bay Resort &
Spa
Fairmont
Empress
11.6 km
26 km
http://www.brentwoodbayre-
sort.com/
Group reservation number:
1810102018
July 10
http://www.fairmont.com/em-
press-victoria/
Special rates are available for a single and
double room. Please contact the organizing
committee for details
Ocean suites (one king bed)
Deluxe ocean suite
(one king bed)
$194
$209
Four Star
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Hotel
Name
Distance
from
Venue
Website, Booking
Code, release date
Type of Room
Rates*
Chateau
Victoria Hotel
& Suites
Coast Victoria
Hotel &
Marina
26 km
https://www.chateauvictoria.com/
September 9
https://www.coasthotels.com/ho-
tels/bc/victoria/coast-victo-
ria-hotel-and-marina/
Group reservation number:
CVH-GFC9481
September 1
Traditional
(one king or two queen)
One bedroom suite
$125
$156
One king bed
(upper floor)
$140
One king bed or
two double beds
$105
Add Breakfast
$20
27.3 km
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Hotel
Name
Distance
from
Venue
Website, Booking
Code, release date
Type of Room
Rates*
* Four Start continued
Sidney Pier
Hotel
http://www.sidneypier.com/en-us
Block Code: WORLDROWING2018
Block ID: 481201
1.866.659.9445
Seaview (one king or 2
queen beds)
$185
Classic (one king or 2
queen beds)
$165
1 km
Junior and Signature
Suites
$189
Studio Suites
(one king bed)
$189
Single plus breakfast
$219
Deluxe double
$219
Deluxe double plus
breakfast
$249
Hotel Grand
Pacific
26.6 km
http://www.hotelgrandpacific.com/
Group reservation number: October18
ROWING
September 10
1-800-663-7550
Standard
(one king or two queen)
$159
Victoria
Marriot Inner
Harbour
Book your group rate for 2018 World
Rowing Coastal Championships online
Or by calling: 1-888-236-2427 and ask
for the 2018 World Rowing Coastal
Championships group rate.
26.1 km
Deluxe single/double
$189
The Oswego
Hotel
https://www.oswegohotelvicto-
ria.com/
26.1 km
Studio suite (one queen
+ kitchenette)
One bedroom standard
(full kitchen)
$161
$179
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Hotel
Name
Distance
from
Venue
Website, Booking
Code, release date
Type of Room
Rates*
Airport
Travelodge
Victoria
http://www.travelodge.ca/proper-
ty/travelodge-victoria-airport-sidney
1 km
Standard (one or two
queen beds) with
breakfast
Standard (one king)
with breakfast
$129
$139
25.5 km
Traditional (two double
beds or one queen)
Studio suite (two
double beds)
$111
avg
$127
avg
Comfort Inn &
Suites
Victoria
http://comfortvictoria.ca/
$99
24.5 m
Standard (two queen
beds)
One bedroom suite
$99
$129
Hotel Zed
https://www.hotelzed.com/
Group ID 5442599 “World Rowing
Championships”
All reservations MUST be made prior
to September 10, 2018
14.6 km
Two queen beds
One bedroom suite with
kitchenette
$119
$149
Standard (king bed plus
pull out sofa bed)
Three Star
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WRCC 2018, Victoria BC
Bulletin 2
Accent Inn
Victoria
https://www.accentinns.com/loca-
tions/victoria-hotel/
Group ID 543077 “World Rowing
Championships”
All reservations MUST be made prior
to September 10, 2018
23.5 km
Standard (two queen
beds) with breakfast
Standard (two queen
beds) with kitchenette
and breakfast
$119
$139
Best Western
Carlton Plaza
25.5 km
http://www.bestwesterncarltonplaza-
hotel.com/
250-413-2193
August 28
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Cedarwood
Inn and
Suites
http://thecedarwood.ca/
1-877-656-5551
$119
200 m
Rooms
(double occupancy)
Suites with kitchens
(double occupancy)
$109
$129-185
Studios (1 king, with
kitchen)
Hotel
Name
Distance
from
Venue
Website, Booking
Code, release date
Type of Room
Rates*
* Three Start continued
Quality Inn
Waddling Dog
Suites
http://www.qualityinnvictoria.com/
6 km
Standard (one queen
bed)
Standard (two queen
beds)
$109
$119
Howard
Johnson
Hotel and
Suites
http://www.hojovictoria.ca/
250-704-4656
RC15
August 10
One bedroom suite (one
queen, one sofa bed)
$139
Standard (two queen
beds)
$119
16.3 km
Kitchen suite (one
queen, one sofa bed)
$149
Junior suite (one queen,
one sofa bed)
$119
Traditional (two queen
beds) one person
$119
Traditional (two queen
beds) two people
$133
Superior (king or queen
bed) one person
$129
Quality Inn
Downtown
Inner
Harbour
http://www.victoriaqualityinn.com/
25.7 km
Superior (king or queen
bed) two people
$143
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Hotel
Name
* Three Start continued
Best Western
Emerald Isle
http://www.bwemeraldisle.com/
1 km
Standard (double
occupancy beds)
$158.50
WRCC 2018, Victoria BC
Bulletin 2
Distance
from
Venue
Website, Booking
Code, release date
Type of Room
Rates*
http://www.sidneywaterfrontinn.com/
1-888-656-1131
$104-$139
1 km
Main building
Town View Guestroom:
(2 Queen Beds)
$107
Town View Studio Suite:
(1 Queen Bed with
Kitchenette)
Town View Suite:
(2 Queen Beds with
Kitchenette)
$107
$130
Ocean View Guestroom:
(1 or 2 Queen Beds)
Ocean View Suite:
(1 Queen Bed with
Kitchenette)
Cannery building
$151
$188
Waterfront Studio Suite:
(1 King or 2 Queen Beds
with Kitchenette)
Waterfront Suite:
(1 Queen Bed with
Murphy Bed &
Kitchenette)
$209-220
$260
Port Side Studio Suite:
(1 King or 1 Queen Bed
with Kitchenette)
Sidney
Waterfront
Inn
About Sidney and Victoria
Sidney is located on the Saanich Peninsula, at the southern end of Vancouver Island, approximately
20 km north of Victoria, 5 km from Victoria International airport and 5 km from the BC Ferries termi-
nal at Swartz Bay.
Sidney (SETI,NES) is in the traditional territory of the WSÁNEĆ First Nation, which includes the
Tsaykum, Tsawout, Tsartlip and Pauquachin bands. A compact, picturesque community of about
12,000 residents, Sidney lies on the shores of the Salish Sea, amidst the beautiful Gulf Islands. The
pedestrian-friendly downtown offers an excellent variety of stores, speciality shops and businesses
providing unique products and personalized service. Sidney is Canada's only Booktown where you
can enjoy many hours of browsing through new and used bookstores. Visit the Shaw Centre for the
Salish Sea, explore the beaches and tide pools, relax in one of SIdney's local cafes or enjoy a walk
along the Seaside Walkway.
Victoria is a vibrant city on the edge of nature, blending old-world charm and new-world experienc-
es. Surrounded by the sea, close to the rugged West Coast and the peaceful Gulf Islands, the Victo-
ria region is a playground for adventurous outdoor enthusiasts, offering great hiking, kayaking,
diving, fishing, mountain biking and whale watching.
Enjoy the fabulous West Coast cuisine - think locally roasted coffee, locally grown fruits and vegeta-
bles, salmon, cheeses from Saltspring Island and award-winning BC wines. Victoria is acclaimed as
BC’s craft beer capital.
Sophisticated, a little wild, fascinating and friendly – welcome to Sidney, Victoria and to Canada.
For more information and inspiration:
Town of Sidney http://www.sidney.ca/
Tourism Victoria https://www.tourismvictoria.com/
Sidney Fine Art Show October 12-14, 2018
The Sidney Fine Art Show is one of the largest and most prestigious juried arts shows in British
Columbia, featuring 400 carefully selected works of art, and attracting over 3000 visitors. The show
is within easy walking distance of the regatta venue. http://www.sidneyfineartshow.ca/
ArtSea Gallery
Visit the ArtSea Gallery and Artisans Gift Gallery, located in the middle of the regatta venue at
Tulista Park, and featuring unique, locally made gifts. https://artsea.ca
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See you at the
2018 World Rowing Coastal
Championships
Victoria BC, Canada
© Tourisme Victoria
https://www.wrcc2018.com
Entry Deadline September 10th 2018
www.wrcc2018.com
Key Contacts
Regatta Director and Race Director - Technical Julien Bahain
regattadirector@wrcc2018.com
Event Operations (including site operations) Brenda Taylor [email protected]
Boat Pool Manager (and boat rental) Katie Steenman rentaboat@wrcc2018.com
Chief Press Officer Nancy Russell [email protected]
Volunteer Co-ordinator Anne Linton v[email protected]
Requests for letters of invitation to support visa applications [email protected]
General inquiries [email protected]
Follow us on Social Media: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @wrcc2018
https://www.wrcc2018.com
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