Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race

Good Friday 2011

This is my favorite race in Australia. I have competed or raced alongside this race for 7 years. My first year I raced in the multihull fleet, then raced on monos for the next 5 years. Last year I raced alongside the race solo as a warm up to my record around Australia.

Whilst Ian will be running Brindabella with the record attempt crew, he is sending down the Welbourn 12m to race alongside him. This will be the first race ever that SOS Ocean Racing will have two boats in one race.

We are inviting you to join us and are offering 6 crew positions to people who can bring sponsors to our program.

All you need to do to join this program is contact us with your sailing resume. This is a high tech vessel and we want to ensure we have a good crew however half of the crew positions are available to inexperienced sailors or youth.

We need to know who your sponsors are and how much you are bringing to the program. We require a minimum of $3,000 in sponsorship to join this program. You can raise the funds any way you like. You can find businesses, raise funds at your Yacht Club, business or school or fund it yourself. Contact us for what we can do for your sponsor.

We will be pushing the Save Our Seas Australia organisations message in this race and additional funds will go towards the work they do in creating awareness of the damage plastic bags do to our environment, promoting awareness and taking action by organising clean up days and teaching our next generation.

(Download Application form here)

Current Crew (Up to 6 crew slots available)

Sailing Master

Terry Archer

Owner Questionable Logic

 

Important Dates

You will be required in Brisbane for 2 training days on 20th April. You will train on the vessel alongside Brindabella. The race starts on the 22nd and you should be in Gladstone no later than the 24th. The vessel will then head back to Airlie Beach as soon as practical after the race and you are welcome to join us.

The fine print:

Included in your entry are the following:

* Crew Shirt with your sponsor/s on the back

* Race Entry Fees

* Race insurance for the vessel

* All vessel costs

* All safety gear (Excluding Personal EPIRBS)

You need to cover

* Travel insurance

* Wet Weather Gear

* Your own travel to and from Brisbane & Gladstone

* Your own accommodation in Brisbane & Gladstone