I had a look at the 18HT web site and I can confirm Bill's statements:

7 days of free boarding and lodging in Rimini, plus free charter boats and a contribution of USD 1,300 for yr travel expenses if you register for the ICCT;

5 days more of free boarding and lodging plus free charter boats if you register also for the 2005 18HT International Championship to be held just before the Little America's Cup.

In all a 12 days fully inclusive vacation and the opportunity to compete with some of the best catamaran sailors worldwide.