I am currently planning a bid for Bermuda to host the 505 World championships in 2013. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact me.
Weather & Proposed Time of Year
We propose to host the event in late October. This will allow for a good range of wind conditions, while ensuring that the temperatures are still comfortable (indeed, quite warm for most of the competitors). As this is after Bermuda’s busy summer season, flights and accommodation will be more available. Also, this timing allows most North American and European sailors to enjoy a full season of 505 sailing before shipping their boats to Bermuda.
· Air temperature:
o October average: 75 F / 23.9 C
o October average daily high: 80 F / 26.7 C
o October average daily low: 71 F / 21.7 C
· Mean sea surface temperature: 77 F / 25.0 C
Median Wind speed: 10 knots
· Climatology from http://www.weather.bm/data/climatology.html
Recurring Events
· Newport-Bermuda ocean race (even years)
· Marion-Bermuda ocean race (even years)
· Annapolis-Bermuda ocean race
· Bermuda 1-2 ocean race
· King Edward VII Gold Cup Match Race
· Bermuda International Race Week
Previous Championships
· International-14 World Championships (1963, 2001)
· Tornado World Championships (1997)
· ISAF Youth World Championships (1995)
· International One Design World Championships (2002, 1993, 1987, etc.)
· 505 World Championships (1975)
· Finn Gold Cup (1969)