Festival of Sails
Young Endeavour to fire canon for start of 182nd Nautica House Passage Race
This Saturday 25 January In Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, Williamstown to Royal Geelong Yacht Club. Start time: 9:25AM
Fast Facts about the 182nd Nautica House Passage Race
STS Young Endeavour will act as the official starting vessel, with the cannon firing as the starting gun
Over 200 boats taking part in the 182nd edition of the race
32 nautical mile course, from the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria in Williamstown to the Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Fast Facts about the 182nd Festival of Sails
246 boats taking part
42 local junior sailors in the 21 boat Cadet series
Entries from QLD, NSW, SA, TAS, VIC
“Screen on the Green” – for the first time the sailing will be broadcast live to a big screen at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club for all racing days
Over 500 people have signed up for the free “Come and Try Sailing” experience
Second SheSails Women on Water Breakfast will take place on 26 Jan
Over 30 bands are playing over the weekend
The Southern River Band, The Sweethearts, Queen Forever (Queen Tribute)
Entry is free, gates open at 9am, food and market stalls
25 Jan; 1pm RAAF Roulettes – 9:30pm Fireworks
How to watch
In person on the STS Young Endeavour, reply via email to RSVP. Please note the departure is 7:00 AM from Station Pier, Port Melbourne, returning at 10:00AM.
Live Stream: www.facebook.com/festivalofsails
