MAKING WAVES
Eight fleet-footed TP52 racing yachts will contest the Southern Cross Cup on Sydney Harbour this weekend. Hosted by the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron at Kirribilli, round 3 of the series will add plenty of sizzle to the harbour spring sailing program. The yachts will dodge ferries and jet cats and criss-cross with regular club fleets.
Team Beau Geste leads the point score over vitamin king Marcus Blackmore's Hooligan so far. The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club on Sydney's Northern Beaches will host the final round during the long weekend of December 13-15. Racing will be within the natural boundaries of Pittwater and in open water off Barrenjoey Headland.
Bridge to Bridge today
One of the longest running and most prestigious ski-racing events in the southern hemisphere, the famous Bridge to Bridge, is on this weekend (November 23-24) along 112 kilometres of serpentine Hawkesbury River, all the way from Dangar Island to Windsor. Navigation restrictions will be in place all weekend for boaters during the throning ski event that began in 1961 with a field of only 20 boats and 80 competitors. In 1984, the record was set with 415 boats and 1660 competitors. Now, 52 years on, more than 200 boats are still expected to compete in the multi-class classic. The record held by Ricky Howard in his super-class hydroplane Hyperactive stands at 29 minutes 47 seconds. For the program of events, classes, rules and more, go to bridge2bridge.com.au.
Harbour drug bust
Water Police from Marine Area Command at Balmain staged an intelligence-based drug-detection operation on Sydney Harbour last weekend. Between 11am and 2pm, police targeted two planned dance parties on licensed charter vessels. About 41 people were searched for prohibited drugs, and 10 people were charged with 15 offences. The police say their harbour operations will continue and the public needs to know that law enforcement does not stop at the water's edge. You are responsible for your behaviour on the waterways, especially during the silly season, when risks increase. Hey, who needs drugs to enjoy Sydney Harbour?
David.lockwood@bigpond.com
Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…
The Southern Cross Cup is a sailing event featuring TP52 racing yachts. It is held on Sydney Harbour, hosted by the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron at Kirribilli.
Team Beau Geste is currently leading the point score over Marcus Blackmore's yacht, Hooligan, in the Southern Cross Cup.
The final round of the Southern Cross Cup will be hosted by the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club on Sydney's Northern Beaches during the long weekend of December 13-15. Racing will occur within Pittwater and in open water off Barrenjoey Headland.
The Bridge to Bridge is a prestigious ski-racing event held along the Hawkesbury River, spanning 112 kilometers from Dangar Island to Windsor. It is one of the longest-running ski-racing events in the southern hemisphere.
More than 200 boats are expected to compete in the multi-class Bridge to Bridge event.
The current record for the Bridge to Bridge race is 29 minutes and 47 seconds, held by Ricky Howard in his super-class hydroplane, Hyperactive.
During a recent drug-detection operation on Sydney Harbour, police searched 41 people for prohibited drugs and charged 10 individuals with 15 offences.
The public should be aware that law enforcement on Sydney Harbour is ongoing, and individuals are responsible for their behavior on the waterways, especially during the busy 'silly season' when risks increase.
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