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FAQs | 2019 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race

FAQs | 2019 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race

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26 Jul, 2019 10:57:00 AM

FAQs | 2019 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race

Everything you need to know about the 2019 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast

When does the race start and how many boats are involved?
The 2019 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race starts on Saturday. 27 July 2019 off Point Piper on Sydney Harbour, before heading north and finishing off the Gold Coast following a 384-nautical-mile journey. Click here to view the full fleet of boats competing. The official race finishing partner is Southport Yacht Club, who’ll host the official prizegiving ceremony.

I’m not in Sydney for the start of the 2019 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race – is there a broadcast I can watch?
Yes, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is running a broadcast – and people can tune in from anywhere in the world! The broadcast, on the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race Facebook page and website, starts at 1230hrs AEST on Saturday 27 July. Click here for more information. The start is also planned to be broadcast on Channel 7's streaming service, 7Plus.

A friend/relative is involved in the race and I’d like to monitor their progress. How can I keep up to date?
The race website runs a tracker on each yacht – click here for more. Additionally, the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race website will be posting a minimum of four articles each day throughout the race. Be sure to visit goldcoast.cyca.com.au throughout the race for the latest information and updates.

I’m going to be in Sydney for the start of the race – what time will the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia be open for business on race day?
The CYCA, home of the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, will be open from 7am on race day – Saturday 27 July. The address of the CYCA is 1 New Beach Rd, Darling Point. The Club will be running an extensive menu from that point, including food and drink/coffee specials!

What is the best way to get to the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia?

The CYCA is 700m from Edgecliff train station and the 328 bus stops right out the front of the Club - many other bus routes pass along nearby New South Head Road as well. For those travelling by water, the CYCA Marina Pond will be closed for pick-up/drop-off, however Darling Point ferry wharf is just over one kilometre from the Club.

CYCA Members have parking available onsite, however this will be limited due to demand. All-day and two-hour parking is available along New beach Road and surrounds. The CYCA would like to encourage competitors, friends, family and fans to please consider public transport, car-pooling, Uber or taxi when travelling to the Club on race day.

What is the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast all about? Is it part of a series of races?
The Noakes Sydney Gold Coast is the first race of the Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore series, run by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia. The six-race series culminates in Australia’s most-famous yacht race, the Rolex Sydney Hobart.
The CYCA introduced the Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race in 1986 as 'the great winter escape', taking advantage of the completion of the Gold Coast Seaway. Extensive harbour works funded by the Queensland Government had opened up an all-weather entrance at the Southport bar to deep keel yachts, large pleasure craft and fishing trawlers. The 2019 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast is the 34^th race of its kind.

What is Noakes?
Noakes Group is the naming-rights partner of the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, extending for a further four years following their sponsorship of last year’s race. Noakes Group proudly supports the sport of sailing through sponsorship of this yacht race. Noakes Group is Australia’s leading general marine company, setting the standard for industry best-practice in vessel maintenance and repairs for all types of boats. For more on Noakes visit www.noakes.net.au

I want to follow the race on social media – how do I do that?
The CYCA digital and social team will be publishing content across its Noakes Sydney Gold Coast social-media channels – Facebook, Twitter and CYCA Instagram. Tag all content with the official race hashtag #NoakesSydneyGoldCoast. The CYCA will share content from boats and individuals who use this official hashtag.

Will there be a broadcast of the race finish?
Yes, Adventures of a Sailor Girl media team will be broadcasting live, covering the line-honours finish of the 2019 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race. This stream will be shared across the CYCA and Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race platforms.

I am involved in the race as a competitor/fan/interested observer/member of the media – how can I get involved and submit content?
The CYCA will publish content from the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast on the race website. Simply email your content – written copy, photos and/or videos – to the CYCA media team: media@cyca.com.au
Media are welcome to cover the race – email media@cyca.com.au for more information.

I’d like to watch the start from the water – is there a way to do so on the official spectator vessel?
Yes, tickets are still available to watch the start of the 2019 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race via Rosman Cruises. Click here to book. Tickets can also be purchased at boat from the Club – official departure time from the CYCA is 11:30 so be prepared to purchase your ticket and board the vessel well before!

Is there any official race merchandise I can purchase? If so, how?
There is an official Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race shirt – a Musto Sunshield UPF30 long-sleeve T – available for purchase at the CYCA merchandise shop, located adjacent to reception. Can’t make it to the Club? No dramas – call (02) 8292 7800 to order over the phone.