Noosa Yacht and Rowing Membership Gaff Rig Regatta 2024 – Preview
by NYRC 16 Might 00:39 PDT
8-9 June 2024
Noosa Gaff Rig Regatta 2023 © Neale Bertram
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The fifth annual Noosa Gaff Rig Regatta is ready to be held on 8 & 9 June this yr from midday, on the Noosa River. The Regatta is held every year to boost funds for the Noosa Yacht & Rowing Membership’s Sailability program.
Sailability is all about giving individuals with incapacity the chance to have the identical enjoyment of crusing that many individuals expertise frequently all through Australia. Sailability gives a enjoyable, protected and welcoming atmosphere the place individuals with incapacity are accepted and inspired to take part in, and benefit from the sport of crusing.
Entrants come from everywhere in the Jap states of Australia to take part on this enjoyable crammed fundraising occasion and to compete for the varied NYRC Gaff Rig Trophies. 1st prize is a barrel of Bundaberg Rum with inserting prizes additionally on provide.
The occasion coincides with the Noosa Come Collectively Music Pageant and laser gentle present on each days which additionally raises funds for the Noosa Yacht & Rowing Membership’s Sailability program.
A gaff rig is a crusing rig (configuration of sails, mast and stays) wherein the sail is four-cornered, fore-and-aft rigged, managed at its peak and, often, its whole head by a spar (pole) known as the gaff.
Maybe probably the most well-known gaff rig of all time was King George V’s Brittania. Britannia was launched on 20 April 1893 with a 51 foot (16 m) lengthy gaff. In a extremely aggressive fleet, Britannia quickly set about attaining race outcomes which might ultimately set up her as probably the most profitable racing yacht of all time.
The Noosa Gaff Rig Regatta boats may be constructed of conventional or trendy supplies. This yr we predict over 20 conventional Gaff rigged yachts of all sizes and styles crusing on the gorgeous Noosa river, which can create a spectacular occasion to look at!
No earlier Regatta expertise is required because the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Membership will present a full briefing and directions.
A spectacular household pleasant weekend of festivities alongside the foreshore of the Noosa River.
Entry is simply $55 and may be made at nyrc.com.au/sailing/noosa-gaff-rig-regatta or name the Membership on 5449 8602.
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