AMERICA’S CUP YACHTS SAIL FOR BRISBANE

Sunday, November 20th, 2011

Australia’s America’s Cup racing history has set sail for Sydney following an extensive 9 week refit in Mackay Marina Shipyard.

Both the KA-5 Australia and KA-14 Steak n Kidney have departed Mackay Harbour, this morning at 9am.   The two iconic yachts are to arrive at Brisbane Rivergate Marina Thursday morning 1am and will be available for media to inspect throughout thursday and friday.

Crewed by volunteer members of the Australian 12m Historic Trust, the two iconic boats will travel the following voyage plan;

Mackay to Double Island

Double Island to Sphinx

Sphinx to High Peak

High Peak to The Child

The Child to Cape Capricorn

Cape Capricorn to Port Curtis

Port Curtis to Lady Elliot Island

Lady Elliot Island to Break Sea Spit

Break Sea Spit to Double Island Point

Double Island Point to Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba to Bribie Island

Bribie Island to Tangalooma

Tangalooma to Brisbane River Rivergate Marina

Both yachts will be monitoring Channel 16 throughout the voyage and you can contact via mobile on 0415 577 724.

Following their arrival at Brisbane Rivergate the yachts will resupply and make way for Sydney.

For more information regarding the voyage, please contact;

BENJAMIN MORGAN

President – Australian 12m Historic Trust

australian12m.com

Mobile: 0415 577 724

Email:  benmorgan@australian12m.com

PRESERVING AUSTRALIA’S 12M AMERICA’S CUP HERITAGE