The Notice of Race for the Inaugural Access Class Combined World Championships has now been released.  This landmark event will be hosted by the Whitby Yacht Club of Ontario, Canada from August 30 to September 5. 

This is the first combined World Championships for the popular Access classes and there will be both single and two-person divisions for the International Access 2.3 and Access 303, along with single person Liberty divisions for open and servo-equipped boats.  Not yet an ISAF Recognised Class, the two-person SKUD18 will sail an International Regatta in conjunction with the Worlds to help those crews prepare for the IFDS Combined World Sailing Championships commencing September 7 in Rochester, New York.  The championships are open to sailors of all ages and abilities.

Already there is strong interest from international competitors.  A large contingent is expected from Australia, along with entries from the USA, Great Britain, France, Hungary, India and Japan in addition to the local Canadian competitors. 

Event entry is via the entry form attached to the Notice of Race that can be mailed or faxed.