Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2012

Media Accreditation

Media accreditation applications must be received by 5:00pm Friday 14 December 2012

Preliminary Conditions

Media accreditation applications, freelance photographers/writers and international media representatives will not be considered unless accompanied by a letter from their commissioning media confirming that the applicant is working on their behalf and stating how the photos or article on the race will be used. Media accreditation will not be granted without this letter.

Approval of any application for accreditation is not automatic.

Contact Details

First Name

Surname

Organisation

Your position

Address

Postcode

Phone

Mobile

Email

Type of media represented Select Print / Photograph Magazine Television Video Radio Website (please specify)

Media Centres

Will you be using the media centres in: Sydney Hobart

 

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Media Centre in Sydney is located in a temporary facility on the CYCA hardstand and in Hobart at the Mawson Pavilion, Constitution Dock for all accredited media personnel.

These centres will provide wireless internet access, desks and power for your convenience. The Sydney media centre will be open from 8am to 6pm daily from 10 December, closing later on race days, and will shut down at 10am on the morning of 27 December.

The Hobart media centre will be open daily from 6am on 27 December to 5pm on Monday 31 December.

Race Information

Please note that all news updates will be available on the official web site Would you like news updates to be e-mailed to you ?

Media Boats

Please indicate if you require a place on a press boat for the following

CYCA Trophy One Design & Rating Series (December 7 - 9)

Friday 7 December (10.30am - 2.30pm) Sunday 9 December (10.30am - 2.30pm)
SOLAS Big Boat Challenge, December 11

CYCA Trophy Rating Series (December 15 - 16)

Saturday 15 December Sunday 16 December
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race start (Sydney), December 26
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race line honours finish (Hobart), December 28 - 29

Positions on media boats for all these dates will be restricted to working media only and places will be limited. Priority allocation will be given to daily news media.

Any Special Requests ?

*IMPORTANT NOTE:
At the time of submitting an accreditation form, freelance photographers/writers and international media must submit a letter from their commissioning media stating that the applicant is working on their behalf and stating how the photos or article on the race will be used. Media accreditation and media boat allocation will not be granted without this letter.

Upload Letter

High Resolution Photographs

To download copyright free high-resolution images of previous Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Races for editorial purposes only register online at www.regattanews.com

Media Pass

You will be notified if your media accreditation has been approved. Your media pass will be available for collection at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Rushcutters Bay, Sydney or the Hobart Media Centre. The media pass permits access to the Rolex Sydney Hobart media centre, clubhouse and marina at the CYCA, Sydney, and the Mawson Pavilion and also the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Hobart.