All the paperwork for Noumea will be available prior to the race start. You can collect this from the RAYC office, and deliver it back once complete and we will ensure it is in Noumea and in the hands of you Godfather prior to your arrival.
The CNC have very kindly organised a designated God Father for each boat when they arrive, they will be there to answer any questions, and help once you arrive – no matter the time of night or day.
And then once you finish, you only need to hand your passports to your Godfather, and you are free to leave the boat. Your Godfather will take care of customs and clearing the boat on your behalf.
To access your gear once you are in Noumea, please contact Fendall Halliburton or Tash Paget who will be on site.
Noumea use the Pacifique Franc. Credit card is also accepted at most places in Noumea. The current exchange rate is:
Live rates at 2009.06.02 03:25:38 UTC 1.00 NZD
=
54.5273 XPF
New Zealand Dollars Comptoirs Français du Pacifique Francs 1 NZD = 54.5273 XPF 1 XPF = 0.0183394 NZD
The Cercle Nautique will have available for all crews once you arrive, the use of:
Showers
Toilets
Wireless Internet
Public Phones