Skandia Docklands Invitational Yacht Race

[glen]

SKANDIA DOCKLANDS INVITATIONAL YACHT RACE



The Skandia Docklands Invitational is sure to impress the crowds during the weekend 19-21 January, with 20 world class yachts competing in the 'invitation only' race, live entertainment at Waterfront City, fireworks and more.



The weekend will give the public the chance to see the yachts up close, and to interact with crew members who will be enjoying Docklands' attractions. All events are FREE.



EVENTS TIMETABLE



Friday 19 January 2007 - 6pm-8pm

Victoria Harbour and Waterfront City Marina, Docklands

Come and see the magnificence of the 20 world-class yachts invited to race in the Skandia Docklands Invitational while being entertained by roving entertainers along the promenade.



Saturday 20 January 2007 - 10am-5pm

Port Phillip Bay

Race 1 and 2 - These amazing super maxi and pocket maxi yachts will sail from Docklands into Port Phillip Bay for a day of heated competition.



10am-4pm

Waterfront City Marina, Docklands

Come and try sailing yourself with the Docklands Yacht Club. A great activity for both adults and children.



4pm-6pm

Victoria Harbour, Docklands

Sailing Demonstration



4pm-9.40pm

Waterfront City Stage, Docklands

Deborah Conway will dazzle both the crowds and the crews when she takes to the Waterfront City stage for an evening of entertainment. Funk and reggae band Bomba will set the scene by the sea while Lincoln Jones and the Action Sam cover band will have the 'yachties' dancing to their favourite tracks. Docklands will then sparkle with Skandia spirit with fireworks to close the day's festivities.



6pm-7pm

Waterfront City Marina, Docklands

A unique opportunity of the Skandia Docklands Invitational weekend will be that the public can inspect the boats up close, dockside at the Waterfront City Marina, as well as bumping into crew members around Docklands. Depending on the conditions of the day, a few lucky people may have the special chance to get on board the yachts while docked, and to chat with the competitors between 6pm and 7pm. Further information for this extraordinary opportunity will be available on the day.



Sunday 21 January 2007 10am-5pm

Port Phillip Bay

Race 3 and 4



10am-4pm

Waterfront City Marina, Docklands

Come try sailing



3.30pm-4pm

Victoria Harbour, Docklands

The inaugural Mental Health Cup will finish up at Docklands. The event is being keenly contested by the country's leading corporations aboard a fleet of the finest ocean going yachts. All funds raised will support the establishment of a new research program using genetics to effectively target treatments for mental illness.



4pm-6pm

Victoria Harbour, Docklands

Sailing demonstration



4pm-7pm

Waterfront City Stage, Docklands

Live entertainment - The fun continues on the second race day of Skandia Docklands Invitational with The Shuffle Club and other entertainment hitting the Waterfront City stage.



FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SKANDIA DOCKLANDS INVITATIONAL EVENTS:

-Visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

-Call the City of Melbourne hotline on (03) 9658 9658

-Visit the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square, located on the corner of Swanston & Flinders Streets and the Melbourne Visitor Booth in the Bourke Street Mall.

[marco]

wow more fireworks!?!



did we have some left over from the new years eve party? <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



marco

[Guest]

Hi to those enjoying the boats today.



Following a great day at Rod Laver Arena on Sat we went to get a bite to eat and see the yachts at 11pm. We were gobsmacked by the sight not only of the beautiful yachts resting on the water awaiting Sundays racing BUT also the giant motor yachts tied up at the end of the concourse. Texas I understand is owned locally - what a magnificent craft of dreams.



But dwaffed by another. Who can tell me where the even larger companion is from - Canadian I presume by the flag. Who are the lucky owners of such a ship which we only see in glossy pictures usually.



Interested and most impressed.



RM







[color="#0000FF"][/color][quote name='glen' post='2050' date='Jan 18 2007, 05:59 PM']SKANDIA DOCKLANDS INVITATIONAL YACHT RACE



The Skandia Docklands Invitational is sure to impress the crowds during the weekend 19-21 January, with 20 world class yachts competing in the 'invitation only' race, live entertainment at Waterfront City, fireworks and more.



The weekend will give the public the chance to see the yachts up close, and to interact with crew members who will be enjoying Docklands' attractions. All events are FREE.



EVENTS TIMETABLE



Friday 19 January 2007 - 6pm-8pm

Victoria Harbour and Waterfront City Marina, Docklands

Come and see the magnificence of the 20 world-class yachts invited to race in the Skandia Docklands Invitational while being entertained by roving entertainers along the promenade.



Saturday 20 January 2007 - 10am-5pm

Port Phillip Bay

Race 1 and 2 - These amazing super maxi and pocket maxi yachts will sail from Docklands into Port Phillip Bay for a day of heated competition.



10am-4pm

Waterfront City Marina, Docklands

Come and try sailing yourself with the Docklands Yacht Club. A great activity for both adults and children.



4pm-6pm

Victoria Harbour, Docklands

Sailing Demonstration



4pm-9.40pm

Waterfront City Stage, Docklands

Deborah Conway will dazzle both the crowds and the crews when she takes to the Waterfront City stage for an evening of entertainment. Funk and reggae band Bomba will set the scene by the sea while Lincoln Jones and the Action Sam cover band will have the 'yachties' dancing to their favourite tracks. Docklands will then sparkle with Skandia spirit with fireworks to close the day's festivities.



6pm-7pm

Waterfront City Marina, Docklands

A unique opportunity of the Skandia Docklands Invitational weekend will be that the public can inspect the boats up close, dockside at the Waterfront City Marina, as well as bumping into crew members around Docklands. Depending on the conditions of the day, a few lucky people may have the special chance to get on board the yachts while docked, and to chat with the competitors between 6pm and 7pm. Further information for this extraordinary opportunity will be available on the day.



Sunday 21 January 2007 10am-5pm

Port Phillip Bay

Race 3 and 4



10am-4pm

Waterfront City Marina, Docklands

Come try sailing



3.30pm-4pm

Victoria Harbour, Docklands

The inaugural Mental Health Cup will finish up at Docklands. The event is being keenly contested by the country's leading corporations aboard a fleet of the finest ocean going yachts. All funds raised will support the establishment of a new research program using genetics to effectively target treatments for mental illness.



4pm-6pm

Victoria Harbour, Docklands

Sailing demonstration



4pm-7pm

Waterfront City Stage, Docklands

Live entertainment - The fun continues on the second race day of Skandia Docklands Invitational with The Shuffle Club and other entertainment hitting the Waterfront City stage.



FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SKANDIA DOCKLANDS INVITATIONAL EVENTS:

-Visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

-Call the City of Melbourne hotline on (03) 9658 9658

-Visit the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square, located on the corner of Swanston & Flinders Streets and the Melbourne Visitor Booth in the Bourke Street Mall.[/quote]