Queensland Beneteau Cup: preparing for fun

11:14 AM Wed 15 Sep 2010 GMT

'Queensland Beneteau Cup' Jane Virtue

The 2010 Ensign Yachts Queensland Beneteau Cup and French Yacht Challenge is about having fun, French-style, with champagne, croissants and sailing all on offer on the weekend of 30 and 31 October. French production yacht owners, whether they are serious racers or laid back cruisers, are welcomed to the event. And for those cruisers who find racing a mysterious experience of shouting, suspicious gestures and lots of numbers, the event organisers are offering them the chance to understand some of the basics of racing before heading out in the regatta. On Wednesday 29 September a pre-regatta race training evening will ...

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