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How to follow the Bird Island Race
The 83 nautical mile course takes the fleet out through the Heads and up the coast to Bird Island, about three nautical miles north-east of Norah Head, before turning for home and a finish back in the Harbour. It is the shortest race in the Pointscore. Here is how to follow every mile from home.
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The Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore reaches its halfway mark at 1000 hours on Saturday 14 November, when 45 boats start the Bird Island Race. And the Pointscore is turning into a nailb iter!
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About the Blue Water Pointscore Series (BWPS)
With a fresh season ahead, who will claim this year's honours? Since 1958, the Blue Water Pointscore has been Australian ocean racing's most enduring season-long challenge — spanning 6 races, including the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast and Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Races. Last year's title was claimed by Ronald Epstein aboard Bacchanal. The Jack Halliday Perpetual Trophy awaits the next champion.
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YACHT PROFILE
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Featured yacht: Akonga, type: Dehler 41, located in NZ
Akonga
NZ
- Sail number
- 9407
- Type
- Dehler 41
- Owner
- Nick Roberts
Official Shop
Official Spectator Boat | The Jackson
Step aboard The Jackson, Sydney's most luxurious charter superyacht — and the only public spectator vessel positioned inside the Exclusion Zone for the start of the Hobart.
Tickets Include:
- 4-hour Boxing Day cruise on the Main Deck, within Sydney Harbour
- Canapés and substantial snacks throughout the day
- Premium beverages — beer, wine, sparkling, soft drinks, juice, non-alcoholic options
- Live commentary of the start
- 5-metre LED screen streaming Channel Nine's live telecast
- Departure and return from King Street Wharf 1
- Optional complimentary Fast Ferry transfer to CYCA on return
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About CYCA
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is Australia’s premier yacht club and home to what is considered yachting’s ‘Everest’ – the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Members, guests and visitors enjoy being part of an active sailing club in a superb location on Rushcutters Bay, only minutes from Sydney’s CBD. CYCA was established in 1944 and over the years has become Australia’s leading exponent of ocean racing and sea safety, with a reputation that attracts yachts and crews globally.
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