seabird said..
Anybody sailed in the MIRW?

I've got a spot on a yacht for the 4 days of racing, just wondering if it's a good event.

Beers good up there and a nice spot to sail never raced there except Wednesday afternoons

my boat was the first ever starter boat in this event worth the trip great place good sailing great island ,don,t come if you don,t drink

Around September I think.

Hi loose,
I'm in the south of Poland with bps Internet , it was easier connecting to sb than google.
Thx for link.

My favourite link
lmgtfy.com/?q=+Magnetic+island+race+week+2016

Shaggybaxter said..
Hmm....when is this held?

Magnetic follows the Hamilton Is race week.
Are you thinking of heading up that way?
You would do well in the light airs they get up there that time of year.

Accomodation options for crew are more reasonably priced on Magnetic, I booked a room in a house ajacent the marina on AirBnB for $55 a night.
I also saw a 2 bedroom unit for $100 a night.
Combined with $125 flights to Townsville it's cheap holiday with 4 days of sailing & 5 nights of entertainment included.

Shaggybaxter said..
Hi Seabird,
Yes, we'll be up there for Hammo, so MI sounds appealing. Be nice to lengthen the stay considering we're taking the boat up there. Thx for the tips.
SB

SB,
Do you know Dave who skippers The Matrix (RQ member) have a chat to him if you want more info from a sailing perspective as he sailed MI 2 years ago.