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