Racing will take place in the waters in front of the beach at Fortaleza, which is the capital of Ceará state. It is located on northeast of Brazil, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean The International Airport is located 15 km from the coast line. In October the Alisios Winds blows from 15 to 25 knots. The air and water temperature is around 28° Celsius.

This is an ISAF sanctioned event governed by:

• the current Funboard (IWA)Racing Rules & Formula Windsurfing Appendix ("FRR")
• The event is classified as a category 'C' event as set out in the ISAF RRS App. G .
• The Class Rules of the participating Classes, this Notice of Race ("NoR") and the Sailing Instructions (S.Is).

Entries shall meet the requirements of ISAF RRS App. K. Competitors shall possess valid third party liability insurance.

All competitors shall be affiliated to FW Class / IWA by current membership of a "paid up" national Association or Sailing federation, or shall have paid a surcharge of 100 Swiss Francs. The National memberships, due 1st January 2001, shall have been received not later than 1st July . National Place allocations shall only apply to countries affiliated by that date.

A minimum of 3 races is required by each division for a valid overall result in that division.

Formula Windsurfing World Championship shall be an 'limited Entry' event sailed on Formula Windsurfing Boards for men and women. The Mens Fleet shall be limited to 160. (See entry requirements).They shall race separately, each in a 15 race series Or 11 "rounds". This will be defined in the Sailing instructions.

A minimum of 5 entries is required to constitute a 'fleet'. There may be separate PRIZES for Youth (Espoir) and Masters

It is the responsibility of each owner/competitor to ensure that his/her sailboard and equipment conforms to Class Rules. Measurement and equipment checks may be made throughout the event.

If personal buoyancy is prescribed, each competitor shall wear, above the waist, a jacket, harness, or vest with a minimum buoyancy of 4kg. uninflated, in fresh water. The buoyancy shall be tested with a metal weight of 4kg. which shall remain supported for a minimum of 5 minutes.

Competitors take part in all races at their own risk. The Organising Authority, ISAF, F.W.Class, IWA or any of their officials or representatives or the sponsors or their officials or representatives are not responsible, under any circumstances, for any damage, loss or injury either ashore or on the water either to persons or equipment, which may result. Participation in this event, supporting events and in each race in them, is at the sole discretion of the sailor and at his/her own risk.

Courses for each championship shall be as prescribed in the relevant class championship & Racing Guidelines or Rules, or as described in the SIs.

The ISAF low points scoring system (App. A2) will apply for a 15 race series. In an 11 "round "series The scoring system will be defined in the sailing insructions

An International Jury will be appointed. Their decisions will be final and cannot be appealed.

The 'SIs' will be available at registration as will the Event Programme scheduling social events.

Coaches are required to register in advance and advise the organisers if they propose to bring their own coachboats.

Competitors are reminded of the ISAF rules and regulations concerning the use of banned methods and substances. Drug testing may take place during the event.

Medals / Prizes shall be awarded to at least the first three Men/Ladies in each Championship/Fleet depending on entry numbers. Additional prizes for Youth (Espoir) and Masters may be awarded .

In registering for the event, competitors automatically grant to the Organising Authority the right in perpetuity to make, use and show from time to time at their discretion, any motion pictures, still pictures and live, taped or filmed television and other reproduction of them, taken during the period of the event, for the said Championship as defined in the Notice of Race and Sailing Instruction in which he/she participates without compensation.

There will be two official events where 'smart casual' clothes will be required. The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to any person to such events if in their opinion the competitor's standard of attire is not commensurate with the occasion.

The nearest Airports is :

Fortaleza. (15 km from the coast).

The registration office during the regatta will be near the beach.

Before completing registration ,competitors will be required to produce the following on site:- Original Regatta Entry Form, the official event Measurement Form with all the material information and FW I.D. tag Numbers correctly completed and to have paid the entry fees and all FW Class Tag costs due.

Bank transfer:IBSA/IWA Account number .. 20 08 44 30 30 53 83 Barclays Bank ,Birmingham Northfield. Swift code..BARC GB 22 20 08 44 30 30 53 83. (please add the swift charge to your transfer!!) Do not forget to add the sail number for which the banktransfer is intended to your tranfer order.

Pre-entered Competitors wishing to pay at the Regatta Office during registration may do so only in Cash in US Dollars.

All exchange or bank charges will be added to your account