Spectators

Spectators

Enjoy watching the start of the 2024 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race on Saturday 27 July from amidst the action.

Cheer on your friends and loved ones this year from the best vantage point on Sydney Harbour and come back to celebrate at the CYCA afterwards.

'Royale' is the pride of the Rosman Cruises fleet, built back in 1972, and offers the charm and comfort of yesteryear. Two levels allow guests an array of options to enjoy the spectacle of the pre-race jostling and the always-exciting race start at 1300hrs.  


The ferry will board at the CYCA Marina at 1145hrs for a strict 1200hrs departure.

Drinks and a limited casual food menu will be available for purchase onboard.

Cost: $30 per person

Every guest enjoys premier views of the race start and live race commentary. Royale follows the fleet from a privileged position to provide a unique spectator experience.
Suited to all ages.
Cruise includes:
- Race commentary
- Fully Licensed Bar (please bring a card for any bar purchases, cash is not accepted, there are only EFTPOS facilities onboard)
Details:
The pick up and set down location is the end of A-Arm, Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Marina, New Beach Road, Darling Point.
Pick Up - 1115hrs
Set Down - 1430hrs
TICKETS CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED ON THE DAY UPON BOARDING THE VESSEL @ $30 PER PERSON (No cash, credit card only).

Once again the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race will start in the stunning Sydney Harbour. Yachts will take to the harbour on the last Saturday of July and make their way through Sydney Heads and turn north to head up the New South Wales north coast and cross the boarder in to Queensland to the finish line at Main Beach.

With the many headlands and bays of Sydney Harbour, there will be many vantage points both on and off the water from which viewers are able to come and spectate for the start of this amazing race. 

During the race there will be all the latest information on the News page with regular updates, images and videos. From the starting horn until the boats reach the finish line you can follow the entrants every moves with the Race Tracker and stay up to date with how the positions are playing out on the Standings page.