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Advertising3.1 The Regatta is designed as a Category C event in accordancewith ISAF advertising Code.3.2 The Organisers will require competitors to display event sponsor advertising materials. All participants are competing at their risk and at their own responsibility.10.2. AwardsThe prize fund is provided to the Organisers by the Main Sponsor.Prizes will be awarded to the top three crews in each class.7. Balchik has a 21 centuries history and has preserved traces of many cultures. BuoyancyAll competitors shall wear while afloat, personal flotation devices that are in good condition and are in accordance with the requirements of ISAF, BSF and the Bulgarian Navigation Authorities.8. Contact person during the Regatta is Ms. Designed by Gustavo Kloster, a Spanish architect well known for his luxury villas in Costa del Sol, it combines the proven concept from the Mediterranean Sea coast with the local Bulgarian architectural style. During the 90s, like many similar institutions, the club ceased to exist, but was revived in the summer of 2007 by 13 sailors and sea-lovers. Each crew must ensure individual members insurance at own cost.11. Except for abundant history, the beautiful region treasures unique nature as well. For a long time it has been known as the White Town for the mainly white colour of its lime rocks. In 2007 four floating berthing extensions with berths for 72 vessels were built.The largest yacht, which can be accommodated, is up to 15m in length. InsuranceAll crew members must be insured. Marina BalchikThe old fishing and merchant harbor of Balchik is being transformed into a modern Leisure Boat Marina. Official languages are Bulgarian and English.6. Organizer is Yacht Club Balchik, member of the Bulgarian Sailing Federation.1. Regatta OfficesThe offices of 2008 Kaliakria Cup � Black Sea Regatta will be situated in �Marina City�, Marina Balchik and during the race, onboard the start vessel of the Regatta Commission. Sailing classesThe yachts participating in the 2008 Kaliakria Cup � Black Sea Regatta will be divided in three classes: Class A - Keelboats, National Class Conrad 25 P (K25R)Class B - Keelboats over 29 feetClass C - Keelboats below 29 feet3. Sailing InstructionsSailing Instructions will be delivered to the competitors at the time of registration at the Race Office. The aim of the group is to create sustainable projects, enhancing the investment opportunities, while respecting essential architectural, social, cultural and ecological aspects of the sites and areas of operation.Kalikaria is situated 8 km north of Balchik. The Club�s first achievement was the �Balchik Regatta�, which took place in October 2007 and proved to be an unforgettable experience for both participantsand organisers.Kaliakria Cup � Black Sea Regatta sets even higher goals. The gardens are the �residence� of 3 000 or so plant species and thus Europe�s second most important collection. The iron oxide composition of the rocks gives red colour to the cape, which is usually compared to a fiery sword, cutting the blue-green sea waters. The Leisure Marina, with a marvellous pedestrian promenade is buzzing with life in the warm summer evenings. The Organisers and the Sponsors are providing free berthing in Marina Balchik and hotel accommodation for skippers and crew at preferential rates.Applications for participation in the Regatta will be accepted by Yacht Club Balchik until 10th May 2008. The Organisers strongly advisecompetitors to have third party liability insurance.9. The OrganizersYacht Club Balchik is one of the first water sports clubs in Bulgaria and has fostered generations of competitors in various water sports. The Regatta will take place in the bay of Balchik, Cape Kaliakra and Kranevo. The registration of the participants will take place on 29th and 30th May 2008.5. Their main goal was to popularise water sports among young people and especially among children, and to revive marine traditions in Bulgaria. These shall be affixed as prescribed in the Sailing instructions. Today, the Balchik Palace and the adjacent Botanical Garden are the town�s most popular landmarks. Today, together with the traditional agriculture, tourism has become an important part of the local economy. With a number of legendary rock groups and musicians, the concerts in Kavarna attract locals and tourist alike.Cape KaliakraOne of the most beautiful and picturesque places along the Bulgarian North Seaside is definitely Cape Kaliakra. Within its perimeter there are also plans for a small shopping area with a bistrot, a restaurant, cafeteria, grocery store and fitness centre and a small 60 seat conference facility.
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