Entries open for the Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta 2010
by Louise Bashford 17 Dec 2009 07:02 GMT
6-7 March 2010
Australia’s celebration of sail – the Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta 2010 is now accepting entries on-line at www.audisydneyharbourregatta.com
This iconic Sydney event, is an annual yacht racing championship which attracts the highly competitive, glamorous racing yachts frequently seen gracing the harbour and the most popular international keelboat classes. The “sailing regatta for all sailors” the harbour is also decorated with non-spinnaker racers and the Classic Yachts class. The Celebration of Sail is also the second leg of the prestigious Audi Australian IRC Championship.
Competitors race for the ultimate overall prize - an Audi vehicle.
This sailing spectacular provides a stunning tapestry of colour and constant action for spectators both on off the water or from any of the harbour foreshore vantage points. Racing commences each day from 11am.
With the harbour a sea of sails, Middle Harbour Yacht Club is alive as the centre of shore-side activity and entertainment. Mingle amongst the sailors each morning as they prepare for their day’s competition, while enjoying a shore-side breakfast. Daily there’s fashion parades, remote control yachts, dinghy sailing, or dine alfresco overlooking the marina.
Each evening the marina and shore-side beach is awash with sailors and many stories are shared. Live entertainment sets the party mood while the massive shore-side screen replays the day’s action.
The Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta involves the participation and support of the Sydney Clubs; MHYC, CYCA, MYC, RSYS, SASC, RANSA, RPEYC, and RPAYC making this event Sydney harbour’s largest since the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Audi is the largest corporate sponsor of sailing in Australia and the Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta 6 & 7 March 2010 is a highlight event in the Audi Sailing Sport Program for 2010.