Melbourne to Stanley Yacht Race - The return to Bass Strait

1:50 PM Wed 27 Oct 2010 GMT

'Stanley Harbour is a very small, yet charming little port that primarily serves the local fishing fleet' John Curnow Click Here to view large photo

Melbourne to Stanley Yacht Race: Melbourne's Spring Racing Carnival begins in earnest this Saturday. However, well before the horses have had their morning workout, maybe about the time some of the human revellers will have hit their stride partying the night before, the crews in Melbourne to Stanley yacht race will begin making their way to the charming fishing port on Tasmania's North West coast. The annual return to Stanley is important, as it is a qualifying race for the larger ones at Christmas time. The crews also make their return to Bass Strait proper, after having the winter in ...

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by John Curnow

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