National E

Calling all sailors,

It’s the middle of winter and you aren’t thinking sailing but it’s time to commit to coming to Gosford in January for the 49th National E’s Annual Australian Championships.

Gosford Sailing Club is really looking forward to making this a great regatta and are even providing a free sausage sizzle after every race. If you haven’t already done so click on this link http://www.gossail.com.au/‎ and see what they have to offer.

Please find the NOR here.

As promised in the last newsletter I have put together the following information about accommodation.

By clicking on any of the links below you’ll be taken to a google map that shows a list of names, contact and booking details and location of that style of accommodation.

1. Motels, B & Bs

2. Self catering apartments and houses

Wombats B&B “(found in Category 1. Motels, B&Bs) also has self catered accommodation and can take small and large groups and is worth a look as it is very close to the sailing club and sailing area. Other accommodation of this style is a bit further away on the coast. If that would suit you better than you need to get in early as Terrigal and Avoca are more holiday areas.

3. Hotels

It may say sound strange to include hotel listings but the Hotel Gosford is very conveniently located, has a really good looking bistro dining area, great art deco ambience and very good rates. In the words of one our sailors – some of us stayed there earlier this year when GSC hosted the NSW State Titles – “I’ll be looking for a hotel for the week. I know that Hotel Gosford does specials for week long stays. I also like the hotel, I think the 1920s retro is kinda cool. I’d be quite keen to stay there. And who could argue with a base rate of $50 a night !”

As some sort of guide to pricing here are some 7 day stay prices

Galaxy Motel
$838 – Queen Room

Wombats B&B
$1428 – Double Room Upto 2-3 people
$1546 – Family Room Upto 2-4 people
$3216 – 3 Bedroom Upto 6-8 people
$6010 – 6 bedroom 12-16 people

Best Western Motor Inn Gosford
$890 – 1 Queen
$960 – 1 Queen + 1 Single
$1050 – 1 Queen + 2 Singles

Crowne Plaza Terrigal
$2106 – 2 Queens
$2334 – 2 Queens + breakfast
$2106 – 1 King
$2334 – 2 Queens + breakfast

Terrigal Sails Serviced Apartments
$1890 – Studio Apartment
$2190 – Spa Apartment
$2520 – 1 Bedroom Apartment

Cheers,

Jim Allen, President