World’s best on show at the Docklands
The world’s best sailors will compete in a spectacular, short course, winner take all event at the Melbourne Docklands on Sunday, January 20, 2008. Olympic medalists, round the world racers, America’s Cup veterans and national champions will battle it out in identical sports boats to become the undisputed Vectrix SB3 King of Docklands.
Sixteen teams will be pitted against each other in a knockout series which has been likened to cricket’s revolutionary twenty 20 competition. The teams will be competing for one of the richest prizes for a single day’s racing in Australia, a $17,500 high performance Vectrix maxi-scooter.
Umbrella Event Coordinator Doug Jarvis said the unique format guaranteed fast, short course racing and a rare opportunity for spectators.
“The crème of the international sailing crop will be provided with the world’s fastest growing one design for the winner-take-all series. Identical sports boats, a demanding race course and one heck of a prize from Vectrix will ensure the pressure is on.
“It will be in your face racing and reputations will be on the line,” said Jarvis.
The event, which is part of a Super Sunday of sailing, will consist of four races featuring four equally matched teams with the winner of each race going through to the final. A challenging 220-metre short course on Victoria Harbour will test the nerve and skills of the competing crews. Racing will begin shortly after midday and the final is programmed for 6:30pm. The best vantage point will be Waterfront City.
Jarvis said the event would add an exciting dimension to the overall program.
“Skandia Docklands Invitational is all about the best sailors and the best boats. It is a showcase event. An opportunity for the general public to get up close to a sport that is often out of reach. You can climb aboard an ocean racing super maxi, have a try at sailing, mingle with celebrities and watch the best short course racing imaginable,” he said.
Vectrix, manufacturers of the world’s first high performance electric two wheel vehicle, are thrilled to be involved with sailing.
Vectrix Marketing Director Charles Mann said the Vectrix Maxi Scooter and sailing are an extremely good fit.
“Vectrix is all about high performance and zero emissions. The eventual winners will display the highest performance and they will do so without harming the environment.”
With the event literally on the city’s doorstep, spectators will have a bird’s eye view of the series. Organisers have planned a wide-range of on-shore activities and a host of sailing events for visitors and participants to enjoy. Skandia Docklands Invitational will be staged at Waterfront City Saturday, January 19 and Sunday, January, 20 2008.
The umbrella program is presented by Skandia, the Victorian State Government, the City of Melbourne, The Age, Vectrix and the organising authority Royal Geelong Yacht Club.
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