2012 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour, now rebadged Regatta and Rally



11:19 PM Mon 23 May 2011 GMT
'The Fleet at the the start of the 30th race leave Barrenjoey - 2012 Pittwater & Coffs Harbour Regatta & Rally' Damian Devine Click Here to view large photo
After thirty years of racing to Coffs Harbour every summer, The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Pittwater is to change the format of the event to include a cruising rally. Reflecting the growth in the number of cruising boats - who sail for the love of the sailing lifestyle rather than the love of speed racing - the Club will rebadge their famous event in 2012, calling it the Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Regatta and Rally. RPAYC Commodore Russell Murphy and Coffs Committee Chairman Richard Hudson agree that whilst the Classic Yacht Race will continue, there needs to be ...


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by Damian Devine/Sail-World Cruising





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