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
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STS Young Endeavour will act as the official starting vessel, with the cannon firing as the starting gun
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Over 200 boats taking part in the 182nd edition of the race
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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
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246 boats taking part
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42 local junior sailors in the 21 boat Cadet series
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Entries from QLD, NSW, SA, TAS, VIC
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“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
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Over 500 people have signed up for the free “Come and Try Sailing” experience
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Second SheSails Women on Water Breakfast will take place on 26 Jan
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Over 30 bands are playing over the weekend
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The Southern River Band, The Sweethearts, Queen Forever (Queen Tribute)
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Entry is free, gates open at 9am, food and market stalls
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25 Jan; 1pm RAAF Roulettes – 9:30pm Fireworks
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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
