This Week in Sailing – 25th April 2024
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s 37th edition of Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race 2023 is nearly here!
The challenging 384-nautical-mile coastal race has for many years brought together a strong fleet of yachts from across the country in one of the toughest annual tests prior to the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
To take part in this beautiful race starting 29 July, crews need skills, particularly in the hard running conditions often experienced at this time of the year.
Competitors will need first-class sail handling and good tactical navigation decisions on board. Apart from variable winds, in direction and strength, the East Australian Current plays a significant role in decision-making as the yachts sail up the NSW North Coast and reach the Gold Coast of Southern Queensland.
It’s an attractive race for sailors hailing from the cooler southern states, who are going up to Queensland for any of the regattas in Hamilton Island, Airlie Beach and Keppel Island and will show us a good representation of the fleet who will take part in the Rolex Sydney Hobart in December.
View entrants so far here.
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