The Sydney To Hobart Yacht Race has announced its calendar of events for its Sydney Race Village outside the Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia (CYCA) with 3 new events but also, the cancellation of the Commodore’s Beer & Prawn Night.
The Sydney Race Village opens on Sunday the 1st of December, but the 1st event isn’t for another 4 days. On Thursday the 5th of December, the Sydney Race Village will welcome back Team Australia from the Youth & Women’s America’s Cup at the Team Australia Welcome Back Reception. You can meet the team & hear about their experience at the events, held in Europe, in a panel discussion. The event begins at 6:30pm & last 3 hours. There will also be finger food & a cash bar operating. You will need a free ticket for this event, which can be got from here. Refunds are available up to the 28th of November.
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On Friday the 13th of December is the Quiet Little Drink, which is what the name suggests. This event is a 55-year-old tradition of the Sydney To Hobart Yacht Race & will make its debut at the Sydney Race Village this edition. It will celebrate competitors of the upcoming race entering their 10th (females only) 25th, 40th & 50th editions as well as debutants from the CYCA’s Youth Sailing Academy, which the event will also raise funds for. The event begins at 6pm & last 4 hours. There will also be nibbles & a drink on arrival. You will need a ticket for this event, which can be bought for AUD$30 from here. A portion of the AUD$30 will be donated to the CYCA Youth Sailing Academy’s programs. Refunds are available up to the 8th of December.
The Commodore’s Beer & Prawn Night was to be held on Monday the 16th of December but that has since been cancelled.
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The Women In Sailing Cocktail Party, to be held on the 18th of December, has been announced to feature professional ocean racer Stacey Jackson & local navigator Clare Costanzo in a panel discussion with other female sailors. It will begin at 6pm & last 5 hours. 2 drink vouchers will be provided on arrival. A cash bar will also be operating & food specials will be sold. You will need a ticket for this event, which can be bought for AUD$21 from here. Refunds are available up to the 11th of December.
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On the 21st of December, a new Long Lunch will also be held at 12pm lasting 4.5 hours. There will be canapes on arrival, followed by a 3-course lunch. Beverages are also provided throughout the Long Lunch. You will need a ticket for this event. Tickets cost AUD$100 for CYCA members & AUD$120 for non-members. They can be bought from here. Refunds are available up to the 14th of December.
Lastly, from 2pm on the main day, the 26th of December (Boxing Day), will be Family Day at the Sydney Race Village with the big screen showing highlights of Channel 9’s live broadcast of the main race start followed by a live stream of the online Yacht Tracker.
The Sydney Race Village is open between the 1st & 26th December inclusive outside the CYCA on the shores of Rushcutters Bay on Sydney Harbour. It will be exclusive to ticketholders during ticketed events while it will be completely closed to the general public on Sunday the 22nd of December between 5pm & 10pm, when it is open to only the racing crews & the CYCA members.
The Sydney To Hobart Yacht Race begins at 1pm on the 26th of December on Sydney Harbour.
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