Tahiti Worlds - Team USA
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Sprocky has the WT2002 tape.
I would strongly recommend reserving a car, and realize that these cars are "Euro small", so get the biggest thing you can. When I was in Moreea I got a local car that was about the size of a Coke can, with the power of a hairdyer, and it cost me $90 BUCKS A DAY! I had to "guess" which board to bring because I could only fit one in the passenger seat (with my girlfriend riding tailgunner.)
Ten foot Haapiti on a 6'0" Tri ? Good times.....
EQ
I would strongly recommend reserving a car, and realize that these cars are "Euro small", so get the biggest thing you can. When I was in Moreea I got a local car that was about the size of a Coke can, with the power of a hairdyer, and it cost me $90 BUCKS A DAY! I had to "guess" which board to bring because I could only fit one in the passenger seat (with my girlfriend riding tailgunner.)
Ten foot Haapiti on a 6'0" Tri ? Good times.....
EQ
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car rental
Ouch! Sounds like bringing soft racks might be a good call if we need to pile in one of these little cars. I believe Greg has some.
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Ed -Do you have any advice on this ATA Carnet thing? That's the last major thing I've got to dial in.
I've read up on the carnet at the website: http://atacarnet.com/faq.htm
but I'm still a little confused as to whether this is absolutely necessary. It sounds like a stick it to the little guy tax to me. I defer to anyone with personal experience who's travelled to Tahiti with boards. The cost of the carnet is from $120 to $200, and I'd rather not pay if I don't have to. It says that it can be used for "exporters" of any goods, including sports equipment, computers, grand pianos and even clothing.
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No luck on entry form. Get a holt of Stapo. If I don't get confirmation this week I will simply mail a pro-forma one to
www.horue.pf does not work most times - I suspect their server is overloaded.
You can also call Ralph or Christophe. I managed to get Christophe on the phone a while ago about accomodation. He was pretty relaxed in a north coast sort of way.
Now, if Wayne Dorsett would tell me what the F%%% is going on with my airticket I'll be happy.
from http://www.krackatoapartners.com/2004%2 ... 202004.htmPopoti Surf Club
Po.box: 12041 Papara,
Tahiti – 98712 French Polynesia
Phone: 689 574818 / 689 777425 Mr Christophe Holozet Event Coordinator
www.horue.pf does not work most times - I suspect their server is overloaded.
You can also call Ralph or Christophe. I managed to get Christophe on the phone a while ago about accomodation. He was pretty relaxed in a north coast sort of way.
Now, if Wayne Dorsett would tell me what the F%%% is going on with my airticket I'll be happy.
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Entry form
There is an entry form on the Horue site, it's under the french name, I think it's "telecharge" or something like it. It does include an option for stating your accomodation preferences - dormitory or family hosting, so I assume by selecting one or the other you will be reserving a space. I hope so. Yes, the deadline for entries is JUNE 1. You can fax or mail it, but they also want your entry fees at that time. I mailed mine last week. You can also have the bank wire your fees directly.
I have the entry form in a word document on my computer for anyone having trouble getting it off the website. Send me a private message or e-mail and I'll send you a blank copy. Yes, I'll even send it to you Aussies ...
dm
I have the entry form in a word document on my computer for anyone having trouble getting it off the website. Send me a private message or e-mail and I'll send you a blank copy. Yes, I'll even send it to you Aussies ...
dm
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Booking a Flight
I've heard from a couple of people that they're not able to get a flight out of Tahiti on either the 10th or 11th (Saturday or Sunday). June is Honeymooners season in Tahiti people, and getting out of there on a weekend is going to be nearly impossible if you haven't booked your flight already.
Just some friendly advice, get on it! Otherwise be prepared to leave early and possibly miss the finals, or stay another three or four days!
Hope to see you there!
Darcy
Just some friendly advice, get on it! Otherwise be prepared to leave early and possibly miss the finals, or stay another three or four days!
Hope to see you there!
Darcy
dm
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