Attention F18 Sailors,
It is only a matter of weeks now until the F18 Nationals will be held as part of "Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week".
Remember this event is the official qualifying event for the F18 Worlds next July in Long Beach USA.
It is important that you all register for the event via the regatta website ASAPwww.magneticislandraceweek.com.au
The website has all the info you will need to plan your trip.
The regatta organisers are continuing to try and attract more sponsorship for the event and to help with this we need to register ASAP.
There are barges that run to the island many times a day and within the next couple of weeks we will announce details on how to book your barge journey.
There is still lots of quality accomodation still available to suit all budgets.
The F18 fleet will have their own race course separate to the yachts to allow an uninterupted race course along with a professional PRO.
We will also have our own very large rigging area which will be securley fenced and well lit at night.
Registration will take place on Thursday and a welcome function is planned for Thursday night.
Friday will see a course set for the F18 for the purpose of practice / training in the race area, and allow the F18 fleet to view the yacht racing on that day.
Official racing will begin on the Saturday.
Each afternoon there will be a Happy Hour on the deck at "Peppers" and this will be a great oppurtunity for us to explain to the yachties why we sail these great boats!
Also if you know of anyone who would like to volunteer for the event, either on a chase boat or on shore, please let me know via email.
Get your boat ready, enter via the website and come and enjoy one of the most beautiful places in the country.
We look forward to welcoming you to NQ!
Mick Guinea
F18 Qld Rep.
