Brisbane to Keppel race entries close Friday

by Suellen Hurling on 16 Jul 2008
Entries for the second Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race close this Friday.

Twenty yachts have now registered to compete in the second Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race which is due to start on Saturday 2nd August on Moreton Bay east of Brisbane.

Amongst these entries is a brand new cruising yacht built by Brisbane local Peter Lewis. Named after his Father In-Law this Bluewater 450M has been christened Charlie’s Dream.

'The Brisbane to Keppel race will be the first adventure for this yacht. It’s taken us 18 months to construct her and we are looking forward to finally getting her on the open water where she belongs,' said Lewis. 'My Father-in-Law was my Scout Master many many years ago, when I was 8 years old actually. We had a great time camping and enjoying the outdoors and he always loved the water. My son and Father-in-Law chartered a yacht some time ago and this yacht would have been his dream. Hence the name Charlie’s Dream!'

Also competing in this year’s race is the sailing school charter yacht Southern Cross Yachting. Skippered by Southern Cross Yachting’s owner and operator Michael Job, the Sydney 41 will be taking 6 students on board for this trip. The students are using the race for experience, all who are keen to get aboard other racing yachts in the future.

'Southern Cross Yachting would prefer light head winds for the race and as that’s not going to happen we hope some of the other boats will leave some beer for us by the time we get there!' laughed Job. 'In all honesty it’s going to be a fun race and I know the students we are taking are looking forward to it.'

Entries for the second Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race close this Friday the 18th of July. The race starts in the waters of Moreton Bay east of Green Island with yachts travelling approximately 348 nautical miles finishing outside of Keppel Bay Marina. Upon arrival crews will be welcomed with live music and celebrations as the local community get involved with the race.

For more information log onto the official website – www.brisbanetokeppel.com

Current Entries – www.brisbanetokeppel.com/yachts/

Enter and pay online - http://enter.rqys.com.au/regatta.php?regattaid=27