EVENT INFORMATION WAVE CHEK-IN/ REGISTRATION Entry will

EVENT INFORMATION
July 14-17, 2016
Address
Playa Revolcadero
Revolcadero Beach
Acapulco, Guerrero
Mexico
The Vans Surf Open Acapulco, is one of the most important Surf at National level,
as it has been done thinking of fomenting the sport of surfing in Mexico, supporting
national surfers so they can be internationally qualified and achieve placed in
these competitions alongside professional surfers who participate in qualifying
tournaments around the world.
In 2016, Vans Surf Open Acapulco will be a WSL QS 1000.
The main event site is hedl at Revolcadero Beach, Acapulco Guerrero,
Mexico
WAVE
WAVE DIRECTIONS :
March - Oct. S. SW. W. & NW.
BOTTOM :
Sand Bottom
BEST SWELL DIRECTION :
Spring/Summer: S. SW.
WIND DIRECTIONS :
Morning: No wind until noon.
BEST TIDE :
There are no big tidal changes.
Afternoon: Onshore.
SIZE RANGE :
March - Oct. 1-10 Foot Faces
CONSISTENCY :
March - Oct. Breaks everyday, all day.
CHEK-IN/ REGISTRATION
Entry will be as normal, using the WSL online entry sistem:
http://wsl.memberpro.net/main/body.cfm?region_id=1&menu=regions&
submenu=loginNowREGL
Event check in will be direct with the Tour Manager Brian Robins two
days before the event, July 12th, 2016. The Surfer´s area is limited to
competitors and is limited, so we recomend you to suscribe as soon as
you can, the competition Enrollment is limited. Deadline for registration
at WSL June 14th
ACCOMODATIONS
HOTEL RRU DIAMANTE
Dirección: Las Moras s/n, Granjas del Marqués, Acapulco, Gro.
Booking: [email protected]
Rate: Single
32 USD
Double & Triple 38 USD
The Fairmont Acapulco Princess
Playa Revolcadero s/n
Col. Granjas del Marques
Acapulco, Guerrero
México, 39890
Teléfono: 52 (744) 469-1000
USA y & Canadá 1800 441 1414 (Individuales) and 1800 325 1200
(grupos)
Línea sin costo en México 01800 090 9900
Rate: Single 92 USD per person
Airport
CITY AIRPORT: Juan N. Alvarez International Airport (ACA)
AIRLINES FROM MEXICO DF
Interjet – www.interjet.com ( Best option: free surf board with prior confirmation)
Aeromar – www.aeromar.com.mx
Aeromexico – www.aeromexico.com.mx
By Land
Official #VANSSOA16 Bus Line
Costa Line: www.costaline.com.mx
From Mexico City Taxqueña Bus Station to Acapulco Diamante
WELLNESS *For Athletes only & MEDICAL CARE
Massage Service on site provided by Organizers
The event will have an ambulance on-hand during days of competition
that will incorpórate an advanced care paramedic and medical technician,
OFFSITE MEDICAL FACILITIES
PRIZEMONEY AND TAX
Pricemoney payments will be handle onsite after a surfer is eliminated
and either paid by cheque or bank deposit. Withholding Tax applies in
Mexico with the rates as follows:
US CITIZEN AND NON-US CITIZEN 8%
In order to get International Wire transfer, you most provide complete
info
BANK NAME & COMPLETE ADRESS
BANK CONTACT NUMBER
ACCOUNT NUMBER
ABA (USA & PUERTO RICO)
BIC (REST OF THE WORLD)
SWIFT CODE
BENEFICIARY COMPLETE NAME & ADRESS
SPONSORS
IN CASE OF BOARD REPARATION NEEDED
You can contact Ernesto Micha – [email protected]