The popular Audi Winter Series began in its current format in the 1950s and has increased over the years to become Australia’s largest ongoing series, with fleets averaging 140+ boats last year.

The Audi Winter Series commences each year with the traditional Ladies Day and Great Veteran’s Race , followed by the pointscore races and concluding with the final Ladies Day Race before many of the boats head north in the Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race. Read more

Gold Coast to Airlie Beach Adventure Cruise

Abel Point Marina will once again be hosting Airlie Beach Race Week. This year’s race will be the best yet with changes to the racing course, improved facilities at Abel Point marina and exciting social events.

One of the highlights of the week-long party will be the $30,000 Fantasea Cracker Night fireworks display on the Friday night. The Abel Point Marina will be the center of activities for the regatta with the marina buzzing with activity as the fleet takes over. Meridien Marinas are proud to be sponsoring this event again and they look forward to the event growing from strength to strength over the coming years. Read more

The 2010 Audi Sydney Offshore Newcastle Yacht Race will be held on the 19th of March.

The 213 nautical mile Cat 2 race starts at 12noon on Friday the the 19th of March. From Sydney Harbour the fleet heads to a laid mark around 20 nautical miles east of Crowdy Head before the yachts head for Newcastle and the finish in the Hunter River.

The race is a challenging, short offshore race that takes in some tricky currents and wind shifts due to the courses proximity to the coast. Flying a spinnaker up the Hunter River is a rewarding experience that will test your kite trimming skills as we negotiate the 100 metre mouth that leads to the finish line. Read more