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“We offer a complete summer bluewater program of Cat 3 and 4
races which means owners and crew can train together to meet the
experience requirement in order to step up to the Cat 2 race to
Southport and then the really ambitious can in future work up
towards the Cat 1 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.”
A second identified challenge for owners has led to the RPAYC
working closely with the IRC office at the Royal Ocean Racing Club
and national body Australian Sailing to understand what
information is already available regarding stability data for standard
boats.
“We identified a second challenge for owners, which is the belief
they need to have their boat inclined in order to find out if they are
eligible to enter a Cat 2 race,” Elliott added. “Owners will often find
the stability curve and data is already in existence for most standard
yacht designs, which enables them to understand quickly if they
qualify from the construction side.
Southport Yacht Club and the RPAYC will work in tandem to host
the third 370 nautical mile coastal race north then starting January
6 the short course Bartercard Sail Paradise Series off Southport
on the picturesque Queensland Gold Coast, the second stage of the
two-part pointscore regatta.
“SYC is hugely supportive of the Club Marine Pittwater to Southport
race and will look after our competitors on arrival with the same
warm hospitality,” RPAYC regatta chairman Richard Hudson said.
“Crews can utilise the club’s fantastic facilities then enjoy some
holiday time experiencing the region with their families before they
re-mode for the popular Bartercard series.”
Both Pittwater and the Gold Coast present excellent holiday
destinations and those thinking about competing are
encouraged to visit www.pittwatertoparadise.com.au
or www.facebook.com/pittwatertoparadise
to keep up with special discounts and offers.
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websites www.pittwatertoparadise.com.au & http://www.sailparadise.com.au/
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