FREE PORT TO PORT SHIPPING TO THE 2005 TIGER WORLDS IN SANTA BARBARA

P&O Nedlloyd, the premiere shipping company in the world, has become a major sponsor of the 2005 Hobie Tiger World Championships. They are sponsoring 6 containers from various ports in Europe and Australia to Los Angeles and return.

The following are the final ports of departure for the containers
Northern Europe – Bremerhaven, Germany – loaded in Reinfeld
Central Europe – Rotterdam - loaded at Hobie Cat Holland
Southern Europe – (2) LeHavre - loaded at Hobie Cat Europe
Australia – Melbourne – loaded at Frankston Yacht Club
Australia – Sydney – loaded at Hobie Cat Australasia

Details will be posted on the website – www.hobieworlds.com - within a few weeks.
Start making your plans now. Your boat has its ticket, now it’s time to get yours!

Time is flying and before you know it the 2005 Hobie Tiger World Championships will be here! Less than 8 months to go!!!

We are already receiving many reservations for hotel rooms at the Mason Beach Inn (the host hotel) and already half the rooms have been reserved. Many people have already booked their Motorhomes for their stay in Santa Barbara too. Check out the aerial view of the venue on the website and see how close to the beach and your boat you can stay in your fully equipped, luxury motorhome.

We suggest you book your room or motorhome as soon as possible as the event is during the Easter Holiday Season in California and rooms and motorhomes are going fast. Remember we only validate your credit card for one night’s deposit on the hotel room (US$85) or charge US$150 on a motorhome to reserve them and you pay the balance upon arrival.
Don't wait and miss out on these very special rates, as rooms at the host hotel and motorhomes are limited. Go online to www.hobieworlds.com and book your accommodations now.

Charter Boats – If you are coming from an area that does not have a container coming to California, Hobie Cat US will have quite a few charter boats available for the event. Contact Karen Hodil – khodil@hobieco.com - at the Hobie Cat Company to place your name on the charter boat list. Check the NOR for details about charter boat assignments.