US Sailing’s premier competition for Olympic and Paralympic class sailboat racing returns to Miami, Fla. January 25 – February 1, 2014. Now known as the ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami, the regatta serves up six days of elite-level competition in the 13 sailing events selected for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Event organizers have posted the Notice of Race on the event website.

Accommodation

Heading to ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami and need accommodation? The Continental Travel Group has let us know of the following preferential room rates they have:

Residence Inn by Marriott - They will offer the following special room rates from January 20 – February 2, 2014.

• $175 per night for Studio King: “Open” floor-plan Sleeping area – 1 King Bed Separate Bathroom Living Room area with Queen Sleeper Sofa Full “Kitchenette” – Bar with bar-stools for eating Accommodates 1-4 guests
• $215 per night for Traditional One Bedroom Apartment-Suite: Master Bedroom – 1 Queen Bed Separate Bathroom Living Room with Queen Sleeper Sofa, Work desk with task lighting/internet access and ergonomic chair, Full Kitchen - Dining Area Accommodates 1-4 guests
• $279 per night for Traditional Two Bedroom Apartment-Suite: Master Bedroom – 1 Queen Bed, Bedroom #2 – 1 Queen Bed, Separate Bathroom, Living Room with Queen Sleeper Sofa Full Kitchen - Dining Area Accommodates 1-6 guests
Amenities: Fitness Center, Two self service laundry facilities, Business Work Center, Swimming pool, outdoor grill area, complimentary Daily hot buffet, Wi-Fi.
Cancellation period: 48 hours prior to arrival for a full refund.

To book a room at the Marriott Residence Inn, please go to the following site:
http://cwp.marriott.com/miaco/isafworldcup2014

You can also contact Elizabeth Kratzig at Continental Travel Group: EK@continentaltravelgroup.com

Hampton Inn - They will offer the following special room rates from January 20 – February 2, 2014.

• $159 per night for either a room with a King size bed with refrigerator and microwave, or a room with 2 Double Size beds. (Note in the room with the 2 Double beds there is not a refrigerator and microwave.)
Amenities: Fitness Center, Business Work Center, Swimming pool, Complimentary Daily hot buffet, free Wi-Fi, free self-parking, USA Today, 24 hour coffee, tea, hot chocolate and fresh fruits in Lobby. Free Self Parking.
Cancellation of any room must be received by January 15, 2014. Failure to do so will result in a penalty of the full room and tax charges.

To book a room at the Hampton Inn, please contact Elizabeth at EK@continentaltravelgroup.com to make a reservation.