Mundial de Canoagem oceânica

1. French
Polynesia
2ndICF Ocean Racing
World Championships
TahitiNui 2015
OCTOBER 3rd, 2015

2. WELCOME, MANAVA e MAEVA i TAHITI
Tahiti is surrounded by Ocean and our people started kayaking on the Pacific Ocean more than 10 years ago. During those years, we have
participated in international surf ski races mostly in Australia, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore.
Our affiliation with ICF and the organization of the 1st Ocean Racing World Championship in July, 2013 in Portugal, we, the Tahitian Kayak
Federation (FTK) and the Country of Tahiti Nui have thought of going forward in terms of International Racing Organization, and also aligning
ourselves with the ICF & IVF partnership and OCA’s promotion of kayaking in our small Oceania Islands Area.
For that, Tahiti Nui has handed to the ICF a Bid document to host the ICF 2015 2nd OCEAN RACING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Last March 2014, the ICF Board of Directors have awarded Tahiti Nui the privilege to host October 3rd the 2015 2nd OCEAN RACING WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIPS.
On April 5th, 2014, the Executive Board of the Tahitian Kayak Federation fixed the date of October 3rd 2015 the downwind race of that great World
Event.
Tahiti, the Oceania Continent & Islands Kayak/Ocean Racing Community welcome you and look forward to seeing your expertise on our Pacific
Ocean.
With our Sports and Best Regards
Welcome
Charles VILLIERME
President of the Tahitian Kayak Federation
OCA Executive Board Member

3. WELCOME, MANAVA e MAEVA i TAHITI
Tahiti is surrounded by Ocean and our people started kayaking on the Pacific Ocean more than 10 years ago. During those years, we have
participated in international surf ski races mostly in Australia, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore.
Our affiliation with ICF and the organization of the 1st Ocean Racing World Championship in July, 2013 in Portugal, we, the Tahitian Kayak
Federation (FTK) and the Country of Tahiti Nui have thought of going forward in terms of International Racing Organization, and also aligning
ourselves with the ICF & IVF partnership and OCA’s promotion of kayaking in our small Oceania Islands Area.
For that, Tahiti Nui has handed to the ICF a Bid document to host the ICF 2015 2nd OCEAN RACING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Last March 2014, the ICF Board of Directors have awarded Tahiti Nui the privilege to host October 3rd the 2015 2nd OCEAN RACING WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIPS.
On April 5th, 2014, the Executive Board of the Tahitian Kayak Federation fixed the date of October 3rd 2015 the downwind race of that great World
Event.
Tahiti, the Oceania Continent & Islands Kayak/Ocean Racing Community welcome you and look forward to seeing your expertise on our Pacific
Ocean.
With our Sports and Best Regards
Welcome
Charles VILLIERME
President of the Tahitian Kayak Federation
OCA Executive Board Member

4. WELCOME, MANAVA e MAEVA i TAHITI
Tahiti is surrounded by Ocean and our people started kayaking on the Pacific Ocean more than 10 years ago. During those years, we have
participated in international surf ski races mostly in Australia, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore.
Our affiliation with ICF and the organization of the 1st Ocean Racing World Championship in July, 2013 in Portugal, we, the Tahitian Kayak
Federation (FTK) and the Country of Tahiti Nui have thought of going forward in terms of International Racing Organization, and also aligning
ourselves with the ICF & IVF partnership and OCA’s promotion of kayaking in our small Oceania Islands Area.
For that, Tahiti Nui has handed to the ICF a Bid document to host the ICF 2015 2nd OCEAN RACING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Last March 2014, the ICF Board of Directors have awarded Tahiti Nui the privilege to host October 3rd the 2015 2nd OCEAN RACING WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIPS.
On April 5th, 2014, the Executive Board of the Tahitian Kayak Federation fixed the date of October 3rd 2015 the downwind race of that great World
Event.
Tahiti, the Oceania Continent & Islands Kayak/Ocean Racing Community welcome you and look forward to seeing your expertise on our Pacific
Ocean.
With our Sports and Best Regards
Welcome
Charles VILLIERME
President of the Tahitian Kayak Federation
OCA Executive Board Member

5. WELCOME, MANAVA e MAEVA i TAHITI
Tahiti is surrounded by Ocean and our people started kayaking on the Pacific Ocean more than 10 years ago. During those years, we have
participated in international surf ski races mostly in Australia, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore.
Our affiliation with ICF and the organization of the 1st Ocean Racing World Championship in July, 2013 in Portugal, we, the Tahitian Kayak
Federation (FTK) and the Country of Tahiti Nui have thought of going forward in terms of International Racing Organization, and also aligning
ourselves with the ICF & IVF partnership and OCA’s promotion of kayaking in our small Oceania Islands Area.
For that, Tahiti Nui has handed to the ICF a Bid document to host the ICF 2015 2nd OCEAN RACING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Last March 2014, the ICF Board of Directors have awarded Tahiti Nui the privilege to host October 3rd the 2015 2nd OCEAN RACING WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIPS.
On April 5th, 2014, the Executive Board of the Tahitian Kayak Federation fixed the date of October 3rd 2015 the downwind race of that great World
Event.
Tahiti, the Oceania Continent & Islands Kayak/Ocean Racing Community welcome you and look forward to seeing your expertise on our Pacific
Ocean.
With our Sports and Best Regards
Welcome
Charles VILLIERME
President of the Tahitian Kayak Federation
OCA Executive Board Member

6. HITIA’A O TE RA,
the Home of Starts
SPORTS.
MAIN EVENTS. International Ari’i Hoe no Papeete,
International & local Surfing Competition. International Tattoo
Convention, etc.
Located on the island of Tahiti, Hitia’a O te Ra the most
savage of Tahiti’s coast is a municipality composed of 4 cities :
Papenoo the Head City, Tiarai, Mahaena and Hitia’a.
Papenoo is the city of the Lord mayor and the City Hall of
Hitia’a o te Ra. It is also the City of surfing spot. It is also the
home of International Surfing competition;
Tiarei will be the city where the K1 women and SUP will start
their Down Wind Race;
Mahaena is a very cultural place where the Princess Hina was
surfing the waves for her joy way before the 1st surfing board
came with Duke Kahanamoku.
Hitia’a the last one of the Commune is the place where K1
and V1 open men will start their Down Wind Race. In Hitia’a
you’ll be able also to visit the lava tube & 3 cascades valley.

7. Race Headquarters
The main infrastructure and Race Headquarters will be
at the Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort, Lafayette Beach in
Arue.
Together the Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort and the existing
services will provide :
Free access wifi in public areas
Access to Business Center
Access to Fitness Center, Hamman and Sauna
Twice daily shuttle to town (reservation required, limited
seats)
Daily cultural activities
Sports program (aquagym, yoga, …)
Reception Area
Accreditation
Security
Medical Centre
Prize Giving and Medals Ceremonies
Tents
Chairs
Audience Structures
Food and Beverage Area
Restrooms and toilets for audience
Media & Press Area
Parking
Infrastructure

8. Entries & Registration
Boat reservation deadline : May 2nd, 2015
Accommodation registration deadline : July 2nd, 2015.
In order to benefit the special rates at the Tahiti Pearl
Beach Resort, and other different accommodation
offers, all reservations must be registered online;
Nominal entries deadline : September 2nd, 2015.
All nominal entries must be made online
Entry fee : 130 € /15.500 XFP includes:
- Entry in Race and athletes Village for 8 days;
- Race Lycra Jerseys
- Cold snacks at the venue after each day of racing;
- Race bag (water, Teipora Noni pouches (2), race t-shirt,
race dossier, race and sponsor stickers, city maps and
info’s;
- Security service at the Venue and official training
sessions;
- Welcome Ceremony
- Award Ceremony
- Cocktail & Farewell Dinner
Registration

9. Venue
Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 (3 days window - 2nd October to 4th of October, 2015)
World Championships
Classes:
SS1 Men Sen/Jun/U23
SS1 Women Sen/Jun/U23
Distance : 30,7 km – 16,6 NM
Start: Marina of Hitia : 11:00 am
Finish : Lafayette Beach –Arue (Tahiti Pearl
Beach Resort)
Downwind
Masters Cup Event
Classes:
SS1 Men
SS1 Women
Distance : 30,7 km – 16,6 NM
Start: Marina of Hitia : 11:00 am
Finish : Lafayette Beach –Arue (Tahiti Pearl
Beach Resort)

10. Prize Money
Prize Money
Categories 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
SS1 Men 2.514 € 1676 € 1257 € 838 € 503 € 377 € 252 €
SS1 Women 2514 € 1676 € 1257 € 838 € 503 € 377 € 252 €
Hotspot
1st SS!
Men
252 €
1 st SS!
Women
252 €

11. Accommodation at
TAHITI PEARL BEACH RESORT– Arue, Tahiti
Featuring the lush surroundings of Lafayette Beach and beautiful
waterfront views, the Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort Hotel in Tahiti is the ideal
event partner because of its location. Its spacious rooms are with splendid
ocean views of Matavai Bay and the magnificent sunsets on Tahiti’s sister
island, Moorea. Be seduced by a combined modern and wooded decor
atmosphere with bamboo flooring and private large terraces creating an
indoor/outdoor feel.
As the event is taking place at the Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort, the hotel
offers special rates to all participants and their relatives. Room Category
Includes all Taxes
Room Only
(No Meals)
Room/person Including
Breakfast
Ocean View Deluxe Room
(1 person)
147€ 147 € + 22 €
Ocean View Deluxe Room
(2 persons)
148 € 74 € + 22 €
Ocean View Suite
(3 persons sharing)
183 € 61 € + 22 €
Ocean View Suites
(4 persons sharing)
188 € 47 € + 22 €
*NB: - These rates are per room & per night with American breakfast 22Euro/pax –
Parisian breakfast 14 euros/pax (see last column). VAT are Included (5%), government
taxes (5%), service taxes (4%) & Communal city tax (1.26€/day P/person).
RESERVATIONS on line and by mail to: charles.vaa@gmail.com
Open : April 2nd, 2015 - 1st come, 1st serve
Dead Line : August 2nd, 2015

12. In addition to Administration Offices, the IJSPF also
offers : basic accommodation for high level athletes,
rooms for 2 to 8 persons with bath room, VIP Rooms
with TV, small refrigerator, living room etc., restaurant,
meeting rooms, Fitness Center, amphitheatre, WIFI
connection;
Accommodation upon availability.
Accommodation at the Sports Institute of Tahiti Nui
(IJSPF) - Pirae Tahiti
The IJSPF, created in 1980, is the Country’s Public Sports
Department responsible for Youth and Sports to provide :
youth and sports formation,
policy for High level sports programs,
medical check ups of all Elite Athletes and
accommodation for large sport and youth events.
The Head Office is situated just out side the Capital of
Papeete, on the East coast in the Commune of Pirae.
Accommodation

13. The Athletes' Village will be located on an 3-acre site next
to the King Pomare’s Tomb on waterfront district of Arue.
The Village will be the Championship-time home for 1,000
athletes, coaches and team officials, and will incorporate a
full range of conveniences and amenities.
Accommodation at the Congregation at King Pomare’s Tomb
Arue, Tahiti
The congregation site will also be that of the boat storage.
Ideally located less than 2 kms from the TahitiNui 2015’s
headquarter.
Shopping mall and restaurants close by, accessible by foot.
The Village will be a safe environment for all residents and
visitors, Etc…
Accommodation
COST :
sleeping + 3 meals = 40 Euros:
sleepin + 2 meals = 35 euros;
3 meals (no sleeping) = 30 Euros;
2 meals (no sleeping) = 20 Euros

14. OTHER ACCOMMODATION
Additional to the hotel venue, there are housing options
(self-catering) and lodging with locals or in small family-run
hotels.
Aside from the competition, for some paddlers, this gives
them the opportunity to create their own experience unlike
anyone else’s while visiting Tahiti.
All of this information is available at
www.tahiti-tourisme.com
Accommodation
The Organization Committee cannot be responsible for the quality and price of individually reserved accommodation.

15. CONTACT
FEDERATION TAHITIENNE DE KAYAK (FTK)
Web : www.federation-kayak-tahiti.com
Complexe sportif Napoléon Spitz Rue Gérard Coppenrath, 98716 Pirae
TAHITI - BP. 9597 Motuuta Papeete Tahiti - Téléphone +(689) 877 776 20
Email : charles.vaa@gmail.com
Registration : angie.tahitinui2015@gmail.com
Administration : dhana.tahitinui2015@gmail.com
Accommodation-transportation : maire.tahitinui2015@gmail.com
Web site : http://www.tahitinui2015-icfoceanracing.pf/
Contact
2ndICF Ocean Racing
World Championship
TahitiNui 2015