European Championship Landyachting 2015
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European Championship Landyachting 2015
European Championship Landyachting 2015 Content 1 What is landsailling? 3 2 Who do we reach 7 3 How will your brand be shown? 9 4 Sponsor formulas 13 5 Organization 16 18-25th of september 2015, De Panne – Oostduinkerke Document version: 1.2EN Page 1 http://www.ec2015.be European Championship Landyachting 2015 Page 2 http://www.ec2015.be European Championship Landyachting 2015 Landyachting is a sport in which a 3-wheeled yacht with a sail is propelled by the wind. It can be compared with sailing, but on land and faster, much faster. The yachts can move three times as fast as the wind propelling them, sometimes reaching speeds up to 100 km/h. Along with that, the yachts ride on the hard-packed sand, on a beach that is never flat, with tires that do not have any profile, which results in a fast and dynamic sport. Still, there is no motor, so on board, there is silence. The only thing you hear is the wind whistling in the sail and the tires scrunching on the sand The sport can be associated with the following concepts Technique: to reduce weight, bigger yachts are built with carbon fibre. Similar to what happens with windmills and formula 1 cars, light materials and optimal aerodynamics can provide better results Ecology: Landyachting can be viewed as a motor sport, using the wind as fuel. It can easily be related to an ecological story. Water sport: Landyachting is the only water sport that is practiced on land. Still, it leaves you entirely drenched. Landyachting pilots, therefore, need the knowhow of a sailer and the agility of a rafter. The origins of the sport lie in Belgium. Today, people landsail all around the world, and the pastime is particularly popular in France, with thousands of enthusiasts. In Germany, the class “Kitebuggy” is very popular, counting a few thousand athletes. In Belgium, the clubs residing in De Panne are going strong, with over 500 active members. The belgian pilots were present at the WC in 2014 (Smith Creek, Nevada), and came home with thirteen medals. Outside of Europe, the sport is well represented in the USA, Australia, Argentina and Chili. The EC is being held from the 18th until the 25th of september 2015 and will assemble over 350 pilots from 10 European countries. The championship will take place on the beaches of De Panne and Oostduinkerke Page 3 http://www.ec2015.be European Championship Landyachting 2015 Page 4 http://www.ec2015.be European Championship Landyachting 2015 We expect some 350 pilots (50 Belgians). The pilots will be selected on the basis of the results they attained during their respective national competitions. Participants are expected from Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, the UK, The Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and Spain. Page 5 Date: 18-25th of september 2015 The championship will normally be held over the course of seven days with a maximum of ten races (and a minimum of three) per class, depending on weather conditions The circuit (at low tide) on the beach is six km long. Every race takes 25 up to 45 minutes. Depending on the weather, 50 to 100 km a day will be covered. Per day and class, a maximum of two races will be held, assuring a continuous racing programme of four to five hours a day The races will be held per class (2, 3, S, 5, 5P, Kitebuggy, Miniyacht) with a maximum of ten participants per country circuit on the beach (in front of the beachfront properties or the dunes depending on the wind) caravans and competition vehicles racing, starting, waiting and parking zone landyachting center with clubhouse and all necessary facilities central racing pavilion or tent with logistic facilities (cafeteria, briefing room, festivities at night) http://www.ec2015.be European Championship Landyachting 2015 Page 6 http://www.ec2015.be European Championship Landyachting 2015 The participants are between 16 and 55 years of age. Most of them are between 25 and 45 years old. The spectators are people from the region and people who have a second home at the seaside on the one hand, and people who come to De Panne and Oostduinkerke especially for this event, to watch the show, on the other hand. Apart from that, a lot of young families and young retirees like to come and watch. Via the website: http://www.ec2015.be, a comprehensive and interactive website with the complete programme, a news segment, mention of sponsors, online registration, links to social media and so on Via the Facebook page ‘European Championship Landyachting 2015’ Via Twitter: #ecl2015 Links from the online media of the RSYC, SYCOD and LaZeF Announcements on various sports and tourist websites • • • • • • • • • regular e-mails to interested pilots stickers posters: regional, in the clubs (in Belgium and other countries) and during international races. The logos of our sponsors will get a spot on the poster via programs of the tourist offices of: o De Panne o Koksijde o Westtoer o Toerisme Vlaanderen (tourism of Flanders) Brochure (6000 pieces) that will be handed out in the surrounding cities promotion during the Belgian Boat show in Flanders Expo, 14-16th and 20-22th februari written press (newspapers, regional newspapers, sports magazines) o articles preceding the championship o daily reports and summaries after the championship TV o During WCs in 2008 (Argentina) and 2010 (De Panne), daily coverage was provided on Focus-WTV (regional television in West-Flanders) o Sports news: during the WC in 2003 (De Panne), over two hours of air time was used to cover this event, on VRT, VTM, TELE 21, A2, FR3, WDR3, Ned2, RTBF, ABC Television (USA), ITV, FOCUS and Eurosport Radio: VRT, regional stations in West and East Flanders The number of spectators can (depending on weather conditions) climb up to 10 000 persons during the weekend, on the circuit as well as in the apartment buildings on the beachfront Page 7 http://www.ec2015.be European Championship Landyachting 2015 Page 8 http://www.ec2015.be European Championship Landyachting 2015 Brand and link on the website Brand in the program booklet Gadgets, publicity in goodie bags for the pilots Your brand on a trailer alongside the road Publicity is clearly visible to television and press Page 9 banners or panels in the racing zone flags alongside the circuit and in the activities and coordination center warning signs (landyachting competition) and safety measures race coordination materials (vehicles, caravans ...) http://www.ec2015.be European Championship Landyachting 2015 Page 10 http://www.ec2015.be European Championship Landyachting 2015 • • • • • • • • • • Page 11 your logo on mast and cockpit of the landyacht on the boom on the sail mention of the brand at important times (opening day, daily price giving ...) banners and flags in the tent and the club house patronage of a certain day with attribution of sponsor prices to the winners of the day spots during the daily reports on the races covers of magazines, articles in magazines equipment and clothes of organizing committee and pilots gadgets and souvenirs for pilots and invitees http://www.ec2015.be European Championship Landyachting 2015 Page 12 http://www.ec2015.be European Championship Landyachting 2015 • • • • • • • • 1 page in the program booklet (6000 pieces) clearly visible place on the EC website mention of the brand on all official documents and the final version of the poster flags and banners during the entire event along the circuit (start and turning points) your brand on a trailer (18m) along the road near Oostduinkerke meeting certain conditions, publicity on landyachts possibility to participate in a landyachting initiation, in agreement with the landyachting school (LaZeF) invitations to the gala after the final price giving. up for discussion Page 13 http://www.ec2015.be European Championship Landyachting 2015 Page 14 http://www.ec2015.be European Championship Landyachting 2015 • • • • • • • • • patronage of one day of racing 1/3 page in the program booklet (6000 pieces) mention of the brand on official documents mention of the brand on the final version of the poster mention of the brand and link on the website of the EC mention of the company in reports seven trophies for day rankings (one per class) prices of the day rankings can be handed out by a representative of the company flags and banners (provided by you) alongside the circuit (some of which will stay in place for the rest of the event) Invitations for two persons to the gala after the final price giving on Friday September 25th 2015 900 € • • one trophy for a race with mention of the brand/name 1/6 page in the program booklet (6000 pieces) Invitations for two persons to the gala after the final price giving on Friday September 25th 2015 300 € A VIP-arrangement is available on both beaches. This consists of: Page 15 a helicopter flight over the circuits (10’) including transport from and to the airport food and drinks at the airport free bar on the beach high-quality walking dinner tent overlooking the circuit transport along and between the various circuits, to enjoy the races in the best possible conditions alternative activities in case there is not enough wind for the competition to take place http://www.ec2015.be European Championship Landyachting 2015 250 € / persoon Description Cosponsor Mention on trophies for day rankings 1 Sponsor for a Headsponsor day 7 (1 day) Daily 7 Publicity in program booklet 1/3 page ½ page 1 page Mention on the website www.ec2015.be standard standard 1 day Slider on frontpage daily Mention on official documentation and posters standard XL Media exposure through photos of price giving 1 day daily standard XL Spoken reference in reports and during price givings Flags and banners on and around the circuit Landyachting initiation for you and your guests Access to VIP spaces for you and your guests yes 250€/person 250€/person 250€/person Price 300€ 900€ From 4000€ The EC Landyachting is a cooperation between four associations that actively practice the sport: • • • • Royal Sand Yacht Club (RSYC) vzw De Panne Sand Yacht Club Oostduinkerke (SYCOD vzw Oostduinkerke ZC De Krab vzw De Panne Landelijke Zeilwagenfederatie (LaZeF) vzw The event will be supported by the Belgian federation for landyachting BFLYC and the international federation for landyachting FISLY Page 16 Your contact: Henk Verkouille henk.verkouille@ec2015.be Address (postal): Dynastielaan 20, 8660 De Panne Reception: 058/41 57 47 (mon-fri 9-12h and 13-17h) http://www.ec2015.be