In January next year Airlie Beach will welcome a fleet of 11 racing yachts, as Coral Sea Marina once again becomes Host Port for the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
As Leg 4 of the around the world race, the competitors will travel north from Newcastle, in New South Wales, before stopping and resting in the Whitsundays for a brief period before beginning Leg 5.
The Clipper Race is renowned for being one of the toughest endurance challenges, coming against extreme on water conditions and testing strength and determination.
Joscelyn O'Keefe, Head of Marketing and Business Development at Host Port, Coral Sea Marina Resort said “following the positive economic impact of its previous visits, we are delighted to once again be Host Port for the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.‘’
“Having the opportunity to further promote our region as a leading sailing destination in the Southern Hemisphere is one which we couldn’t pass up.
“This will be the fourth time the Clipper Race fleet has been welcomed to Coral Sea Marina Resort and the team here are very much looking forward to the buzz the race fleet creates at the marina and throughout Airlie Beach during their stay.
“We will be working closely with the Clipper Race team to find ways to engage the community with the race and make this another memorable stopover for the race crews and their supporters.”
While hosted at the Coral Sea Marina, the 11 crews will have opportunities to explore the region and take a few days of rest before setting sail for Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.
Clipper Race 2020 Whitsundays Parade of Sail
Clipper Race 2020 Coral Sea Marina Stopover. Photos supplied
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