Somers Yacht Club Inc
News
Around French Island Race
Published Tue 10 Sep 2024
Hello to all Competitors & friends of AFI,
We are now exactly 2months from the 2025 Australian Air Safaris Around French Island race, with solid entities already we are hoping to see a great fleet of Catamarans and Wetas on 15th February 2025.
ENTRIES ARE OPEN
Get your entries in now to compete in Australia's Toughest Catamaran race. Chase your share of $10,000 in prize money
Visit: http://cowesyachtclub.com/afi
$200 Interstate travel contribution:
For those travelling from interstate we will be giving $200 cash on raceday to help with travel logistics.
*Please enter and pay entry fee as normal and your cash rebate will be handed to you in person at the event
*This rebate includes those that have already entered
Accomodation:
As we did for the 2024 event we are happy to help find accommodation options for those in need, we housed around 15 people last year including some that just needed a place to camp.
Please get in touch asap and we will help find you a bed if wanted.
Raceweekend:
We have lots of great things to make the weekend more than just the race:
- Friday Night Pizza night
- Wildlife Coast Cruises Spectator Ferry (ticket details to come)
- Saturday Sausage Sizzle & Coffee Van
- Saturday Night Awards Dinner
We are excited to welcome back lots of brilliant support from...
- Australian Air Safaris
- Red Rocks Golf Course
- Modra Technology
- Isle Of Wight Hotel
- As well as Bass Coast Council, Westernport Water & Wildlife Coast Cruises
Date: Saturday 15 February 2025 with the resail on Sunday 16 February 2025.
Start Time: Wetas 11am & Catamarans from 12pm
2025 Sailing Instructions & Notice Of Race are attached (Catamaran & Weta versions)
As all club committees will be well aware it helps us immensely with event planning to have entries in as early as possible, please help us by entering now.
And Finally, if we can help you make coming to the event any easier please let us know.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Thankyou,
AFI Committee
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