Submissions

The deadline for receipt of submissions was 12:00 UTC 1 August 2011

Visas

Entry to Puerto Rico is the same as for entry to the USA. It is the responsibility of delegates and observers to ensure they have the required visas.

Letters of invitation from the Puerto Rico Sailing Federation for committee members / known observers were available for collection from the ISAF reception desk at the Annual Conference in Athens November 2011. 
If you do no have a letter of information please contact the ISAF Secretariat.

Visa Waiver Program VWP / Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA)

Click here for the list of countries covered by VWP / ESTA

Below is the link to the online ESTA application site - please note you will need your passport details and fees will apply

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/esta.html?_flowExecutionKey=_cFBF39F45-058D-2703-C5C4-256AFCB7A788_k84A488C3-4B4F-7018-8525-62EB87A

If your county is not included in the list for the Visa Waiver Program VWP / Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) you will require a visa.

Click here for the procedure for obtaining a visa

Click here for the information form for visa application

Deadline for visa application - early July 2011

Flights / Airport Transfers

Puerto Rico is unique in the Caribbean as one of the islands most visited by air travelers. San Juan's Luis Mu�oz Mar�n (LMM) International Airport is a major interconnecting point to the Caribbean.  There are many nonstop flights arriving daily from several airlines, and direct flights from large U.S. airports.

Nonstop flights from the U.S. to Puerto Rico, including flights from New York (3 hrs. 15 min.) Chicago (4 1/2 hrs), Dallas (4 1/2 hrs) Los Angeles (7 1/2 hrs), Miami (2 1/2 hrs) and Washington, DC (3 1/2 hrs) are convenient considerations when planning vacations. Some airlines, such as American, Continental, Delta, Jet Blue, and US Airways, have several daily nonstop flights and some have weekly service. Many direct flights typically connect in San Juan or St. Thomas before heading to their final Caribbean or South American destination. Be sure to remember that nonstop flights are just that, but direct flights often make a stop or two along the way.

Airlines:  When traveling to Puerto Rico rely on one of the following airlines, all of which have regularly scheduled flights to this U.S. territory:

Airlines serving Puerto Rico from the United States and Canada:
Air Canada
American Airlines (AA) and American Eagle - **Discount offer:
** Call American Airlines at 1-800-433-1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada and refer to your Promotion Code 34H1BT or go online to http://www.aa.com/ and choose More Flight Search Options  and insert the promotion code in the appropriate box.

A Res service charge of .00 USD per ticket will apply for tickets purchased through American  Airlines Reservations, subject to change. For airport purchase the service charge is .00 USD per  ticket, subject to change. If purchase will be outside the US50/Canada, ticketing charge varies and  will be in the currency of the country of purchase.  At this time there is no ticketing fee for  reservations made and ticketed on http://www.aa.com/.

The percentage discount can be booked on-line at http://www.aa.com/ for American Airlines and  American Eagle flights only.  Itineraries involving any oneworld or codeshare partner airline must be  booked through our Meeting Services Department at 800-433-1790 if calling from the US and  Canada

Caribbean Helicorp Inc.
Continental
Copa Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Jet Blue
North American Airlines
Spirit Airlines
United Airlines
U.S. Airways

Airlines serving Puerto Rico from Europe:
American Airlines:  **Discount offer:
**When you and your guests need to make airline reservations, call American Airlines at 1-800-433- 1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada and refer to your Promotion Code 34H1BT or  go online to http://www.aa.com/ and choose More Flight Search Options and insert the promotion code in  the appropriate box.

A Res service charge of .00 USD per ticket will apply for tickets purchased through American  Airlines Reservations, subject to change. For airport purchase the service charge is .00 USD per  ticket, subject to change. If purchase will be outside the US50/Canada, ticketing charge varies and  will be in the currency of the country of purchase.  At this time there is no ticketing fee for  reservations made and ticketed on http://www.aa.com/.

The percentage discount can be booked on-line at http://www.aa.com/ .  Itineraries involving any oneworld or codeshare partner airline must be booked through our  Meeting Services Department.  International attendees should call their local American Airlines reservations number with the above  Promotion code.  A ticketing service fee will apply for reservations made via the phone or in person  at an AA counter.

**British Airways
Continental Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Iberia Airlines
K.L.M. Royal Dutch Airlines

**British Airways operate flights to Puerto Rico from London Gatwick departing Monday or Friday with a unique 10% discount on available flights for  ISAF attendess:  got to:

to make reservations.

Iberia Airlines has a non-stop flight from Madrid, Spain to San Juan, Puerto Rico.  People will need to check the dates for this flight as it only is non-stop on certain days of the week. 

The best airports in the United States to make a transfer if you are traveling from Europe are:
JFK - New York
MIA - Miami, Florida
BOS-  Boston, Massachusetts

Via the Pacific Ocean Route:
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) has one non-stop flight per day direct to San Juan.

American Airlines has the most frequent flights into San Juan, however, they have recently cut back on many of their flights.
Please be aware of the below information regarding American Airlines and travel search engines:
"Orbitz, Expedia and its subsidiary, Hotwire no longer display or sell American Airlines fares on their websites. In doing so, some customers may be misled to believe they have fewer choices, even in situations where American's fares are lower than other airlines, or when American offers superior schedules.
However, customers looking to compare flights or fares online should visit other travel sites such as Kayak.com or Priceline.com for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Our customers can always find our Lowest Fares Guaranteed and No Online Booking Fee at AA.com. American flights can also be purchased from a wide range of accredited travel agencies across the globe.

***Very Important***
Upon your departure from San Juan after the conference, all passengers connecting through the United States must have their checked and hand-carry luggage scanned by the US Agricultural Department.  The scanning machine is outside of the terminal just before you enter the airport.  YOU MUST SCAN YOUR ITEMS FIRST AND THEN PROCEED TO CHECK-IN.  IF YOU DO NOT YOU WILL HAVE TO GO BACK OUTSIDE AND DO THIS PROCEDURE.

Airport Transfers

Fixed rates have been established for airport / hotel  transfers (per car up to 5 persons + USD 1 for each pice of luggage):

Airport Luis Mu�oz Mar�n to  Caribe Hilton : USD 19
Airport Luis Mu�oz Mar�n to  Miramar Hotel : USD 15
Airport Luis Mu�oz Mar�n to  San Juan Park Hotel USD 19

Click here for the full  list of rates 

Delegates should follow the signs for taxis on arrival .