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Bartercard Sail Paradise heads up Summer of Sailing Series Australia (SSSA)

by Southport Yacht Club 22 Jul 2023 03:24 BST
Summer of Sailing Series Australia - Bartercard Sail Paradise © Southport Yacht Club

Set sail for an unforgettable season of yacht racing with the Summer of Sailing Series Australia (SSSA). This prestigious sailing series is in its second year, now spanning four months from October to January, this exhilarating series of races showcases the very best of Australia's sailing prowess and locations.

With a lineup of five thrilling events across three esteemed yacht clubs - Southport Yacht Club (SYC), Queensland Cruising Yacht Cub (QCYC), and Wynnum Manly Sailing Club (WMSC) - the SSSA is an experience that sailors, families and travellers alike won't want to miss.

At the heart of the series is the 14th Bartercard Sail Paradise 2023, the first event (Early Bird Entry price ending soon). It's a mesmerising regatta held at Main Beach (Southport Yacht Club, Gold Coast), a 3-Day Regatta that kicks off the 3 club, 4 month and 5 event series.

The 5 Yachting events in the series are:

  • Sat 30th Sep - Mon 2nd Oct 2023 - Bartercard Sail Paradise 2023 (RTC & PAS.) (SYC) incl. QLD Yacht Champs
  • Sat 7th - Sun 8th Oct 2023 - The St Helena Cup 2023 (WMYC)
  • Sat 18th - Sun 19th Nov 2023 - Ted Elkes Regatta (RTC & PAS.) (SYC)
  • Sat 13th - Sun 14th Jan 2024 - Julian Rocks Yacht Race (84nm PAS.) (SYC)
  • Sat 27th Jan 2024 - Surf to City Yacht Race (96nm PAS.) (SYC)

So, pack your boat, gather your crew, and embark on a journey of a lifetime with the Summer of Sailing Series Australia. Bring the family and friends as there is plenty to do. Don't miss your chance to be part of Australia's largest sailing series and create memories that will last a lifetime.

We welcome Local, National and International Sailors and Crew to participate in this event, sailing along the stunning coastline of South East Queensland.

For all the information on SSSA 23/24 email . Or for Bartercard Sail Paradise October: sailparadise.com.au.

Entries are now open and 'early bird' entry fees are open until July 31, 2023: sailparadise.com.au/entry.

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