Yesterday, the highly anticipated GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race was set to begin, attracting 29 boats from South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. Among the entrants is the impressive 72-foot Antipodes, registered to the Royal Yacht Club of Hong Kong, and the largest entry, the 100-foot super maxi Wild Thing 100. The race also features the beautifully restored 1904 timber classic, the 33-foot Maritimo Katwinchar.
The official Skippers Briefing took place earlier during the week at the Southport Yacht Club Main Beach Clubhouse, followed by a lively Welcome Party. The GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race was scheduled to commence around 10am yesterday, with an epic offshore start line straight off the beach in front of Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise. The Race Village at Mackay Marina will be open from Saturday, 3rd August through to Tuesday, 6th August, welcoming competitors and spectators alike.
Adding to the excitement, a special 'Race within a Race' was planned to be held, featuring three VIPs hosted by three of the competing boats. The Mayor of Mackay Regional Council, Greg Williamson, was racing onboard GCCM Arctic Blonde, City of Gold Coast Councillor Shelley Curtis competing on Ocean Crusaders J-Bird, and COO of the race naming sponsor Gold Coast City Marina (GCCM), Andrew Chapman, sailing on the super maxi Wild Thing 100.
This friendly competition marked the growing sporting relationship between the two host cities. Each VIP would be live-streaming their racing experience from the start line at Cavill Avenue to the Gold Coast Seaway. They then were planned to take the famous 'step off the stern' into Gold Coast waters, being swiftly collected by one of the Southport Yacht Club's high-speed patrol boats.
The thrilling action is being captured from the air by professional camera crews onboard Gold Coast Helitours, with on-water live commentary by Sydney-based Bow Caddy Media. The coverage is also being streamed directly to the Sydney International Boat Show. For live tracking, spectator opportunities, and more information, visit the official race website at www.goldcoastmackay.com.
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