2010 Port Line Cup - A unique challenge for S.A. keelboats

8:51 PM Wed 28 Jul 2010 GMT

'Second Wind 2, sneeking home on the outside - Port Line Cup 2009' Steve Hall Click Here to view large photo

2010 Port Line Cup will be run on Sunday 8th August 2010. Start time is 11.00am Sailing at its best - Only inches from the shore. The Port Adelaide Sailing Club has been hosting this premier sailing event since 1958. The Port Line Cup presents a unique challenge for S.A.'s keelboats that have to compete in close quarters in the river. The race tests the skills of the crew with lots of tacking and changing of sails. This creates exciting competition, a few bumps the odd boat going aground but fantastic viewing for the spectators. In excess of 50 yachts ...

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