Introducing the Combined Clubs Sunday Series: A New Era of Exciting Sports Competitions
Combined Clubs Sunday Series Announced
September 2024 – April 2025
Middle Harbour Yacht Club and Manly Yacht Club have jointly announced a Combined Clubs Sunday Series that will commence on September 8 and run until April.
Both clubs are combining their race management expertise and resources to organize the series, which consists of eleven races spread over seven race days. The series will include a mix of passage races and windward-leeward sprints, with three sprint races scheduled for each sprint day.
All races will be scored using ORC, IRC, and PHS for Division 1, while Division 2 will be scored on ORC and PHS.
The competition is expected to be strong, with a diverse range of classes anticipated to participate, including a number of 40-foot yachts.
Two Beneteau 40.7s, Neil Padden’s Wailea and Graeme and Chris Lee’s Farr N Away, are set to challenge Mondo, the CYCA Winter Series-winning Sydney 38 owned by Lisa Callaghan and Stephen Teudt, alongside Rob Carr and Stephanie Cook’s King 40 Jambo.
Additionally, Greg Wilkins and Jan Bartel’s Archambault 32, Esprit, is a well-sailed contender, and Kia Kaha, the Young 88 sailed by Julian McPherson and Andrew Watts, is expected to be competitive.
The J/24 class will also be well represented, with Innamincka (John Crawford), Kaotic (Catherine Rofe), and Ace (David West) already in the lineup.
Both clubs are eager for this new series to foster camaraderie among the Middle Harbour and Manly fleets, as well as invite competitors from other clubs for exciting Sunday afternoon racing.
For more information about the Combined Clubs Sunday Series and to enter, please visit the Manly Yacht Club or Middle Harbour Yacht Club event webpages.
Sarah Mitchell, an experienced sailor and marine journalist from Sydney, has nurtured a love for the ocean throughout her life. After earning a degree in Marine Journalism from the University of Sydney, Sarah quickly made a name for herself with her compelling and vivid storytelling. Her work captures the thrill of sailing and the unique culture of maritime life, making her a respected figure in the sailing community. Outside of writing, Sarah spends her time exploring Australia’s stunning coastlines and competing in local regattas, always on the lookout for her next great adventure.