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International 470 Class Solidarity Programme

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 470 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REVIEWED. THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED SOON.

The goal of the International Solidarity Programme is to support the nations competing in the 470, by promoting the 470 among countries that are interested in 470 sailing, but have a lower level of experience in the class and/or lack of funds to compete in the 470 at international level.

   
A. 470 Championship Clinics & coaching during the Junior’ s events.
 
A.1. 470 Junior European’s Sesimbra Portugal
    Clinics : From 29th June to 2nd July (no fee required)
    Coaching: From 3rd to 11th July (free of charge)
470 Int. class will organize a clinic prior to Junior European championships up to 25 boats and free coaching and support for selected teams (up to 6 boats) during the event.
 
A.2. 470 Junior World’s Bracciano Italy
    Clinics : From 29th June to 2nd July (no fee required)
    Coaching: From 19th  to 26th August (free of charge)
470 Int. class will organize a clinic prior to Junior World championships up to 25 boats and free coaching and support for selected teams (up to 6 boats) during the event.
 
 
B. Financial Support 470 programs
 
B.1. 470 Junior Support Program - Grant for Teams
Free entry fee to 470 Junior and World championships for the younger teams and other 470 Int. criteria.
 
B.2. Equipment Support programs
Teams from emerging nations will be supported with specific equipment at 100% or 50% of the cost.
 
B.3. JEC & JWC Participation Support program
Teams from emerging nations will be supported for participating to our events with free of charge coaching and a supplied 470 boat free of charge for the event.
 
B.4 World Championship Support program  - Aarhus. 470 class will support teams and nations in order to participate in the World championship.
 
 
C. 470 Winter clinic series

 
470 Class will run at least three major winter clinic series around the world.
470 Boats will be provided free of charge or emerging nations.
Nations that are willing to have a clinic can apply to 470 Int. in order to organize and support it. (10 boats min participation)
 
C.1. Athens  (October ’18 -  March ‘19) Exact dates will be announced. Various different clinic periods, possibility to store boats and ribs free of charge.
 
C.2. Barcelona (October ’18 – March ‘19) Exact dates will be announced.
 
C.3. San Remo (October ’18 – March ‘19) Exact dates will be announced.
 
C.4. Upon NCA’S request
 
C.5. Upon NCA’S request
 
 
D. Clinic Series
 
D.1. Pre-National championship Clinics and coaching upon NCA’s request.
Let us know if you are interesting 470 Int. class to run a 470 clinic & seminal by renowned 470 coaches prior to your national events. (10 boats min participation). Team coaching during the event might be possible free of charge.
 
D.2. National 470 clinic and seminars for athletes and coaches upon NCA’s request.
Let us know if you are interesting to run a 470 clinic & seminal by renowned 470 coaches in your country during the training period.
 
 
For requests and enquires please contact:
development@470.org