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  • Mercury rising for sailing mates from RPAYC Mercury rising for sailing mates from RPAYC
    • 27 Jul, 2023 09:56:00 AM

    Mercury rising for sailing mates from RPAYC

    Mark Waterhouse and Mark Tinworth will enter the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast this week after a few year's hiatus from the race. Representing the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club this pair of friends have jointly owned race boats for almost two decades. Two years ago they decided to upgrade from their Beneteau 44.7 Le Billet to Mercury.  Mercury is a modified Farr 40 with a heavier keel, twin wheels and modified rudder and boom. All mods have been done with a good IRC number in mind.

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  • Hello beautiful, Ciao Bella enters the fray for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Hello beautiful, Ciao Bella enters the fray for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast
    • 25 Jul, 2023 09:46:00 AM

    Hello beautiful, Ciao Bella enters the fray for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast

    As the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht race approaches, we caught up with Ciao Bella's owner to hear about her convivial campaign. Karl Onslow took a quick break from preparing his boat, to discuss getting the mix right, between competing and having fun.

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  • Winning streak – Andoo Comanche enter Noakes Sydney Coast Yacht Race Winning streak – Andoo Comanche enter Noakes Sydney Coast Yacht Race
    • 24 Jul, 2023 11:45:00 AM

    Winning streak – Andoo Comanche enter Noakes Sydney Coast Yacht Race

    John ‘Herman’ Winning Jnr has entered Andoo Comanche in the 2023 Noakes Sydney Coast Yacht Race. Winning Jr has chartered the yacht since 2021, campaigning her in both the 2022 and 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart and Noakes Sydney Gold Coast races.

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  • Tucked in the hidden corner of universe ...Blue Planet Tucked in the hidden corner of universe ...Blue Planet
    • 21 Jul, 2023 03:50:00 PM

    Tucked in the hidden corner of universe ...Blue Planet

    Contesting two-handed this year in the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race is Chris O’Neil’s Blue Planet. Although O’Neil has never owned an offshore boat before last year, he has sailed since childhood and done four Rolex Sydney Hobarts and three Noakes Sydney Gold Coast races.

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  • Whisper saunters to the start line Whisper saunters to the start line
    • 21 Jul, 2023 03:41:00 PM

    Whisper saunters to the start line

    David Griffith’s*Whisper, formally know as Chinese Whisper is a boat well known in the sailing community. It has a beautiful and sleek design, that exudes perfection. Needless to say, when she heads for the start line for the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, she will be looking ultra-competitive. In 2021 Whisper won overall honours in the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge, cementing her Mini Maxi Division win in the inaugural Income Asset Management Australian Maxi Championship.

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  • BOOK NOW | Rosman Cruises' Spectator Vessel BOOK NOW | Rosman Cruises' Spectator Vessel
    • 06 Jul, 2023 02:08:00 PM

    BOOK NOW | Rosman Cruises' Spectator Vessel

    Rosman Cruises' classic ferry, Royale, built back in 1974, is now taking spectator bookings for the start of the 2023 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race on Saturday 29 July.

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  • A Fluid Game – chatting Noakes Sydney Gold Coast aboard Philosopher A Fluid Game – chatting Noakes Sydney Gold Coast aboard Philosopher
    • 25 Jun, 2023 10:58:00 AM

    A Fluid Game – chatting Noakes Sydney Gold Coast aboard Philosopher

    David Henry, with his blue eyes and self-effacing charm has all the hallmarks of watery wise philosopher. Keeping it decidedly old school, he will take his Sydney 36R two-handed for the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, joined by fellow sailor Stephen Prince.

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  • Springing into action Springing into action
    • 25 Jun, 2023 10:13:00 AM

    Springing into action

    This year Mark Spring will take part in the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, taking his new TP52 Highly Sprung on the big journey North with Patrick St. John.

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  • Celestial setting a star studded course Celestial setting a star studded course
    • 25 Jun, 2023 10:05:00 AM

    Celestial setting a star studded course

    In 2023 Celestial will enter the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race from a position of strength. When the gun goes on 29 July, her crew will start trucking up the NSW coast, feeling quietly confident.

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  • Smuggler's gang roar toward start line of Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Smuggler's gang roar toward start line of Noakes Sydney Gold Coast
    • 19 Jun, 2023 01:43:00 PM

    Smuggler's gang roar toward start line of Noakes Sydney Gold Coast

    Sebastian Bohm the owner of Smuggler brings forth a passion for sailing that’s palpable. Leading one of the tightest teams on the TP circuit Seb (as he is known to friends) is expressive, fun and engenders a true sense of loyalty in his gang. Chatting to him ahead of the 2023 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, he is fresh from winning in the 4th act of the Pallas Gold Cup on Pittwater, and brimming with energy.

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