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Beneteau Cup - the 25th is the 25th

by John Curnow on 15 Nov 2016
“Yep. We’ve nailed the start!” - 2015 Beneteau Cup John Curnow
Flagstaff Marine will present the 25th Beneteau Cup on Friday, November 25. It is always a great day, both on and off the water, with loads of door prizes, great music and fantastic times assured. Of course, to be a part of it you do have to book in! You can enter this historic event right HERE and now - so hop to it...

Best seat in the house. - 2015 Beneteau Cup © John Curnow
Best seat in the house. - 2015 Beneteau Cup © John Curnow



If you have done none of these events, one or several the format suits having a great day, with Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker Divisions racing on the Harbour, out around Shark Island or towards the Sow and Pigs, depending on the breeze, naturally. It is a great, extended family affair with sailors of all ages and skills coming together to have a wow of a time. Do join in!

The ham cheese croissants got a hammering and with good reason too. They were great and only a million calories a look, let alone mouthful! - 2015 Beneteau Cup © John Curnow
The ham cheese croissants got a hammering and with good reason too. They were great and only a million calories a look, let alone mouthful! - 2015 Beneteau Cup © John Curnow



“Boss! It’s da plane, da plane!” - 2015 Beneteau Cup © John Curnow
“Boss! It’s da plane, da plane!” - 2015 Beneteau Cup © John Curnow



Time to get the crew snap… - 2015 Beneteau Cup © John Curnow
Time to get the crew snap… - 2015 Beneteau Cup © John Curnow



The delightful Isaak and Tanya demonstrate the required pace for the Beneteau Cup. - 2015 Beneteau Cup © John Curnow
The delightful Isaak and Tanya demonstrate the required pace for the Beneteau Cup. - 2015 Beneteau Cup © John Curnow



ménage à trios were the first to get their kite flying to barge out the Harbour in Race One. - 2015 Beneteau Cup © John Curnow
ménage à trios were the first to get their kite flying to barge out the Harbour in Race One. - 2015 Beneteau Cup © John Curnow

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