Sail-World.com : Volunteers thank you - Sunferries Magnetic Island

News Home

Text Only News

Marine Business News

Powerboat-World

World Cruising

2008-09 Volvo Race

Sail-World.com : Volunteers thank you - Sunferries Magnetic Island

Volunteers thank you - Sunferries Magnetic Island

'Sunferries ferry with fleet in the background. Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week Day 4' Sail-World.com/ AUS © Click Here to view large photo

The second Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week has just concluded and competitors, their families and spectators deemed the event a great success.

Regattas rely heavily on volunteers and this year the volunteer crew from the Townsville Cruising Yacht Club did an outstanding job. Sheer hard work goes into organising regattas and Sunferries Magnetic Island Race week is no exception. For many months the TCYC crew sacrificed their time to organise boats, crew and equipment as well as dealing with the general logistics of how the week was going to be run.

The volunteers were committee members from the TCYC but also club members, family and friends of the sailors.

Regatta Director Denis Thompson remarked 'the event volunteers deserve high praise for the enthusiasm, professionalism and devotion. The local sailing community has worked hard to make this event the success that it is.’

Peppers Blue on Blue Resort on Magnetic Island played host to race headquarters for the week, as well as providing the Media Centre and facilities.

Blue on Blue is a unique location, with the beauty of Magnetic Island surrounding it. The marina is literally a stroll away from the main restaurant, pool area and conference facilities, making it an ideal location for social functions.

Peppers Blue on Blue Resort and marina on Magnetic Island - MaryAnne Law Magnetic Island Photography Click Here to view large photo

Everyone agrees that the second Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week was a huge success and competitors enjoyed good racing in a great location, with a strong sense on camaraderie. Off water, the social functions provided a great place to relax and wind down after the days racing.

New images are being uploaded to the gallery so be sure to check the website www.magneticislandraceweek.com.au regularly.

The third Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week is from the 4th to 8th September 2009. Mark you calendars now and interested skippers register online to receive your DVD of this year’s event.
Register Here

Shea. Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week Day 4 - Sail-World.com- AUS © Click Here to view large photo

Leon Thomas (l)Guilty Pleasures shakes the hand of the winner Wayne Millar (r) Zoe. Magnetic Island Race Week Day 4 - Sail-World.com- AUS © Click Here to view large photo

Zoe heads to the finish line. Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week Day 4 - Sail-World.com- AUS © Click Here to view large photo

by Al Constable 2:01 AM Sun 14 Sep 2008 GMT

Click here for printer friendly version
Click here to send us feedback or comments about this story.
If you want to send this story to a friend, please use link below
http://www.sail-world.com/USA/Volunteers-thank-you---Sunferries-Magnetic-Island/48828

Click on thumbnails to enlarge and find more photos:

Click for further information on
Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week 2009

Related News Stories:

27 Sep 2008	Discover more about Magnetic Island Race Week
09 Sep 2008	Zoe wins Sunferries Magnetic Island IRC series
09 Sep 2008	International Pirates on Black Rose enjoy SMIRW
09 Sep 2008	Ngak Ngak's indigenous art connection - SMIRW
08 Sep 2008	Tight at the Top in Sunferries Series
07 Sep 2008	The little boat that could - Sunferries MIRW Day 2
07 Sep 2008	White Rock Race at Magnetic Island
06 Sep 2008	Second Time lucky for Townsville sailors
06 Sep 2008	Wind forecast for Sunferries Magnetic Island Race
06 Sep 2008	Blue on Blue – venue for Magnetic Island Race Week