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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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  • TP52 Denali, enters the fray for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast. TP52 Denali, enters the fray for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast.
    • 15 Jun, 2023 03:20:00 PM

    TP52 Denali, enters the fray for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast.

    Don’t let anyone tell you Denali isn’t racing to win. She is. And according to owner Damien Parkes anyone out there racing on a TP52 is too.

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  • Never, say never - Koa returns for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Never, say never - Koa returns for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast
    • 14 Jun, 2023 12:18:00 PM

    Never, say never - Koa returns for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast

    KOA co-owner Andy Kearnan grew up in Western Australia with every kind of watersport at his disposal. “In Perth, most people have saltwater running through their veins,” says Kearnan while preparing for the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast race. “For me it started with surfing and windsurfing and then dinghies, inshore keel boats and then offshore racing. Now I've been at it for more than 45 years.”

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  • Corinthian Spirit Corinthian Spirit
    • 14 Jun, 2023 10:19:00 AM

    Corinthian Spirit

    Geoff Hill is the well-known owner of the Santa Cruz 52 Antipodes and he is a living embodiment of the Corinthian Spirit.  An amiable merchant banker and terrific advocate for the sport, Hill was first inspired to start sailing after watching Alan Bond win the America’s Cup in 1983. Hill has now done all of the iconic races including Newport, Bermuda, and a Rolex Fastnet race, as well as having had the experience of being overall winner on Love & War in the 2006 Rolex Sydney-Hobart.

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  • Rum Rebellion back in two-handed division for Noakes Sydney-Gold Coast Rum Rebellion back in two-handed division for Noakes Sydney-Gold Coast
    • 08 Jun, 2023 03:52:00 PM

    Rum Rebellion back in two-handed division for Noakes Sydney-Gold Coast

    Rum Rebellion is the beautiful J/99 launched by Shane Connelly in 2022. “This will be Rum Rebellion’s third Audi Centre Blue Water Pointscore and like most Racer Cruisers we have been refining her over time,” says Shane Connelly. At 9.9 metres, Rum Rebellion rates among the smaller boats in the fleet. “Rum Rebellion is not extreme in design. But the J/99 is kind to her crew, strongly built and reliable. She is designed as a good all-rounder. We focus on having her immaculately prepared, safe and match-ready for offshore racing conditions with subtle improvements to her rig, sail plan and interior each year,” Connelly says.

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