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| General Information | Venue & Travel | Schedule | Papers | Accommodation | Registration |
| Date | 9 - 16 November 2013 |
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| Location | Muscat, Oman |
| Submission Cutoff | 1 August 2013 |
| The 2013 ISAF Annual Conference will take place in Muscat, Oman. | |
www.shangri-la.com/muscat/barraljissahresort
The deadline for receipt of submissions to the ISAF Secretariat is UTC 12:00, 1 August 2013. Click HERE for the submission template
It is the responsibility of all committee members and observers to ensure that they have both a valid passport and entry visa if required.
Passport/Visa Note
All visitors (except those with Gulf Co-Operation Council passports) require a visa to enter Oman. Visas can be obtained on arrival at Muscat International airport. All visitors require a passport with spare pages valid for six months (or a year for a multiple entry visa), onward or return tickets and all documents needed for the next destination. . Gulf States nationals need only their National Identity Card for entry. Visitors with visas for Dubai and Qatar do not need a visa for Oman.
Arriving passengers who are eligible for Visa on Arrival are able to make visa payments at the Travelex Foreign Exchange bureau located in the immigration arrivals hall, The cost of a Visa on arrival is OMR20.00 for a month and only OMR5.00 for10 days.
Payments cannot be made on credit card so please make sure you bring cash with you. An automatic receipt will be issued to the traveller which should then presented at the immigration desk. This reduces the time and queues for processing.
Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice and it is advisable to check entry requirements with your embassy or consulate.
Click HERE to request a letter of invitation from the Oman Sailing Committee.
Clicke HERE to send details to Oman Sailing Çommittee for assistance regarding Visas which may be issued locally with charges payable on arrival. .
Click HERE to request a letter of invitation from ISAF
Click HERE to see more information on Visas on arrival and entry requirements to Oman
Visas may also be pre-ordered for collection from a fast track desk on arrival. Delegates are advised to contact the Oman Embassy in their own country for full details.
Flights operate to Muscat International Airport
Information regarding transfers to the hotel / venue will be posted in due course.
Committee Members attending meetings scheduled as part of the ISAF Annual Conferenc programme are not required to register in advance. Name badges will be available for collection from the ISAF Reception desk. Committee members who are unable to attend are requested to inform the ISAF Secretariat.
It is the responsibility of all committee members and observers to ensure that they have both a valid passport and entry visa if required.
Click HERE to download the Observer Registration Form. This form must be completed and returned to the ISAF Secretariat by Friday 25 October 2013
Sections 1 and 3 of the registration from but be completed for Spouses / partners who wish to be included in social events and /or attend meetings.
Representatives appointed to attend the ISAF Classes Meeting, Monday 11 November 2013 must complete the Appointed Class Representative Registration Form and are requested to return it to the ISAF Secretariat no later than Friday 25 October 2013.
Click HERE to complete and register as an Appointed ISAF Classes Representative.
Nestled in between the dramatic backdrop of rugged mountains and the pristine waters of the Sea of Oman,
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa is set on 124 acres of stunning scenery. There are three hotels on the resort and ISAF has arranged delegate rates at the Al Bandar Hotel located at the heart of the resort. The resort is only 15 minutes to Muttrah Souk, the old city of Muscat, the Ruwi business district, and within easy access to many local shopping and cultural attractions. Muscat International Airport is just 45 minutes away.
Special ISAF delegates rates are available at the Al Bandar Hotel inclusive of breakfast and broadband internet access:
Al Bandar Hotel Guest Room:
Single Occupancy RO 80 (158 Euro) - Double Occupancy RO 90 (176 Euro)
One bedroom Suites also available on request.
Please note that rates are subject to a 17% service charge and taxes
Click HERE to make your reservation at the Al Bandar Hotel.
Alternatively:
1) Go to the Shangri-La website www.shangri-la.com/muscat/barraljissahresort/
2) Select Room Reservations from the menu on the left
2) Select the appropriate hotel and enter all the necessary stay requirements like check-in date, check-out date, number of
rooms, adults and children.
3) Under the "Special Rate" area, select "Group Code" and enter the Group Code ISA021113
4) Click the Check Availability button to continue.
5) If all the search criteria are correct and rooms are still available for the group, the group rate will be returned in the
availability search result. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the online booking.
Click HERE for the fact sheet containing full details of all facilities offered.
| Agendas | Minutes | Submissions | Supporting Papers | By Committee | All Papers |
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| Name | Committee(s) | Submission Regarding | Submitted By | Relating To |
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| Submission Template | Submission Template November Conference |
| Name | Committee | Description | Agenda Item |
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| Meetings | Social |
| Time | Committee | Location | Observers |
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| Saturday 9 November 2013 | |||
| 09:30 - 18:00 | Executive Committee | Sidab | Closed |
| 09:30 - 13:30 | Medical Commission | Qantab | Closed |
| 09:30 - 13:30 | International Regulations Commission | Qalhat | Open |
| 14:30 - 18:00 | Coaches Commission | Qantab | Closed |
| 15:00 - 18:00 | Registration and Delegates Lounge | Foyer 1 | Open |
| Sunday 10 November 2013 | |||
| 09:00 - 13:30 | International Measurers Sub-committee | Qalhat | Open |
| 14:00 - 19:00 | International Umpires Sub-committee | Qalhat | Open |
| 09:30 - 13:30 | Executive Committee | Sidab | Closed |
| 09:00 - 13:30 | International Judges Sub-committee | Ballroom C | Open |
| 14:00 - 18:00 | Race Management Sub-committee | Ballroom C | Open |
| 09:30 - 13:30 | Olympic Classes Sub-committee | Qurayat | Open |
| 14:30 - 18:00 | Class Rules Sub-committee | Sidab | Open |
| 09:30 - 18:00 | Youth World Championship Sub-committee | Ballroom A | Open |
| 09:00 - 18:00 | Registration and Delegates Lounge | Foyer 1 | Open |
| Monday 11 November 2013 | |||
| 07:30 - 08:30 | Executive Committee | Sidab | Closed |
| 08:00 - 09:00 | Committee Chairmen's Meeting | Assifah / Tiwi | Closed |
| 08:30 - 15:30 | Development and Youth Committee | Ballroom C | Open |
| 09:30 - 13:30 | Match Racing Committee | Sidab | Open |
| 09:30 - 18:00 | Windsurfing and Kiteboarding Committee | Qurayat | Open |
| 09:30 - 18:00 | ISAF Classes Committee | Ballroom B | Open |
| 09:30 - 18:00 | Racing Rules Committee Working Party | Qantab | Closed |
| 16:30 - 18:00 | Training and Development Seminar | Ballrooom C | Open |
| 14:30 - 18:00 | ERS Working Party | Sidab | Closed |
| 16:00 - 20:00 | Women's Forum | Assifah / Tiwi | Open |
| 09:00 - 18:00 | Registration and Delegates Lounge | Foyer 1 | Open |
| Tuesday 12 November 2013 | |||
| 07:30 - 08:30 | Executive Committee | Sidab | Closed |
| 09:30 - 13:30 | World Youth Sailing Trust | Qantab | Open |
| 09:30 - 18:00 | Constitution Committee | Sidab | Open |
| 09:30 - 18:00 | Race Officials Committee | Ballroom A | Open |
| 09:30 - 18:00 | Special Regulations Sub-committee | Qurayat | Open |
| 14:30 - 16:30 | Committee Working Room | Qantab | Open |
| 14:30 - 18:00 | Equipment Control Sub-committee | Ballroom C | Open |
| 17:00 - 18:30 | MNA Secretary Generals' Forum | Qantab | Closed |
| 09:00 - 18:00 | Registration and Delegates Lounge | Foyer 1 | Open |
| Wednesday 13 November 2013 | |||
| 07:30 - 08:30 | Executive Committee | Sidab | Closed |
| 09:30 - 13:30 | Audit Committee | Qantab | Closed |
| 09:30 - 18:30 | Equipment Committee | Ballroom C | Open |
| 09:30 - 18:00 | Racing Rules Committee | Ballroom A | Open |
| 09:30 - 16:30 | Regional Games Committee | Pre Function 3 | Open |
| 10:00 - 12:30 | MNA Forum | Ballroom Terrace | Open |
| 14:30 - 18:00 | Committee Working Room | Qantab | Open |
| 09:00 - 18:00 | Registration and Delegates Lounge | Foyer 1 | Open |
| Thursday 14 November 2013 | |||
| 07:30 - 08:30 | Executive Committee | Sidab | Closed |
| 09:30 - 13:30 | Constitution Committee | Sidab | Open |
| 09:30 - 18:00 | Events Committee | Ballroom A | Open |
| 09:30 - 18:00 | Oceanic and Offshore Committee | Ballroom B | Open |
| 14:30 - 18:00 | Committee Working Room | Qantab | Open |
| 09:00 - 18:00 | Registration and Delegates Lounge | Foyer 1 | Open |
| Friday 15 November 2013 | |||
| 09:30 - 11:30 | Executive Committee | Sidab | Closed |
| 13:00 - 18:00 | Council | Ballroom A & B | Open |
| 09:00 - 18:00 | Registration and Delegates Lounge | Foyer 1 | Open |
| Saturday 16 November 2013 | |||
| 09:30 - 13:30 | Council | Ballroom A & B | Open |
| 14:30 - 17:00 | AGM | Ballroom A & B | Open |
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