Congratulations to all the competitors in the CYCA Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race. The race had a great respresentation from J/Boats with 4 J/99's, a J/130, and a J/133. Also representing Wauquiez was the Centurion 45 - 'Esprit'.

Special mention to; J/99 'Blue Planet' which placed 1st in Corinthian PHS and 2nd in IRC Div 3, J/133 'Patriot' placing 2nd in IRC Div 2, and J/99 'Jupiter' placing 3rd in IRC Div 3.


The skipper of Wauquiez Centurion 45 'Esprit' Rod West stated, "We had a great race despite the slow start, the boat is wonderful and a true all-rounder".
J/Boats and Wauquiez competitors:
J/99 - ‘Blue Planet’
J/99 - ‘Jupiter’
J/99 - ‘Rum Rebellion’
J/99 - ‘Verite’
J/133 - ‘Patriot’
J/130 - ‘Ragtime’
Wauquiez Centurion 45 - ‘Esprit’


Credit for photographs: Andrea Francolini, Ashley Dart, David Hislop