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The 2009 Rolex Sydney-Hobart Winner Two True, with perfect judgement and good speed won the start of the 60th Lexus Adelaide - Lincoln Yacht Race off Outer Harbour this afternoon - Click Here

Tuesday 16th February - Entries Closed. 

Entries for the Lexus 60th Adelaide to Lincoln Yacht Race are now closed. Seventy boats will set sail from Outer Harbour on Friday 19th February bound for Port Lincoln. A total of 85 boats will participate in total in the Lexus Lincoln Race and Regatta with 39 entries for the Regatta commencing Monday 22nd February.

Thursday 11th February  - Changes to Sailing Instructions.

Two changes to Sailing Instructions for the Lexus Adelaide to Lincoln Race have been posted on the N.O.R page of this website. Hard copies of these changes will also be provided to Skippers at the briefing to be held at the RSAYS Thursday 18th February 2010 at 6.30 pm.

Tuesday 9th February - 24 hours till registration attracts late fee.

Skippers are reminded that entries do close tomorrow 10th February 2010. Late entries will be accepted until Monday 15th February but they will attract a late fee of $50.00.

It is also critical that Skippers check crew details are online and accurate.  For detailed instruction on how to manage the crew registration process please see checklist for Skippers below.

Tuesday 9th February - Lexus Regatta Presentation Dinner

This year Port Lincoln Yacht Club is pleased to partner with the Port Lincoln Hotel for the Lexus Regatta Presentation Dinner on Thursday 25th February.  The Port Lincoln Hotel will cater for the dinner however tickets for the event are limited so Lexus Regatta Skippers and Crew are asked to book early to avoid disappointment.  The menu and contact details can be found at the link attached. Click here

Thursday 4th February 2010 - Sailing Instructions

Sailing Instructions for the Lexus Adelaide - Lincoln race are now available through the following link: click here >>>>

Thursday 4th February 2010 - Berths and Catering at the RSAYS

This year the Port Lincoln Yacht Club is pleased to have as its Adelaide partner for the Lexus Adelaide - Lincoln Race the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron.  Both Adelaide host clubs make us very welcome and provide much needed support to the Lincoln Week Committee.  Without them it would certainly be difficult to stage an event such as this has become.  It is fitting in our 60th year however that the RSAYS is our partner because they were the Club that were there with us in the beginning.

The link that follows provides details of marina berth arrangements for visitors to Adelaide at the RSAYS and also the catering arrangements for the briefing and Friday.  click here >>>

Wednesday 3rd February 2010 - Update on Marina Berths

Andrew Puglisi has been working hard on negotiations with local marina berth owners who move their boats out each year to allow room for visiting yachts.  Andrew is confident that he has enough berths for those who have made bookings but he has not been able to assign actual berths to yachts just yet.  It is hoped that by the end of next week berth allocation will be finalised and you will be notified of the berth assigned to you. Costs for berths for Saturday and Sunday will be $50 and boats staying on for Lincoln Week will have Monday to Thursday at no cost.  Priority for berths near the Marina Hotel will be given to those boats staying for the week. Please contact info@plyc.com.au if you require clarification.

Wednesday 3rd February 2010 - Check List for Skippers

With just over a week to the close of entries for the Lexus Adelaide-Lincoln and Lincoln Regatta we thought it timely to check that you have all of your paperwork and arrangements for the race in order.  Most importantly we need to ensure that all Crew are registered through the on-line Crew List.   Please check the actions below to be sure that you are eligible to race.

• Check your entry
  Are you entered in the correct category.  Please check that you are in the correct division on line and let us know if not.  If you intended to register for the Race and the Regatta please check your are showing in both places.  We will be preparing the Divisions for race results shortly and its hard to move you once that step is done.

• Crew Lists
  Complete Crew Lists are compulsory and are provided to SA Police as part of the safety requirements of the race.  Your Crew must have AYF Membership.  If there is someone who is not a member of a Club and therefore does not have AYF Membership please contact us so that we can arrange a special Lexus Lincoln Week membership to PLYC for them.  Instructions for entering Crew Details are included in the attachment.  click here>>>

• Category 3 Safety
  It is your responsibility to ensure that you boat meets the criteria for Cat 3 Safety as described in the Blue Book.  Safety Checks will be carried out prior to the race and non-compliant boats will not be permitted to start.

• IRC Certificates
  If you are racing IRC please be sure that your certificate is up-to-date.  Topyacht takes the IRC rating from the AYF database and if you don’t have a current IRC rating you will be ineligible.

• Marina Berths
  PLYC is offering a great deal this year for Marina Berths.  Saturday and Sunday nights will be just $50.00 and for boats registered for Lexus Lincoln Week there will be no charge for your berth for the week.   Berth arrangements must be finalised at the same time as entries close.  Once again if you need a berth please let us know.

Once you have considered these steps if you do need our assistance to be ready to race we can be contacted at info@plyc.com.au

info@plyc.com.au

Thursday 28th January 2010 - Crew Available.

Experienced Port Lincoln Sailors are looking for a berth for the Adelaide to Lincoln Race.  Please contact info@plyc.com.au if there are skippers looking for crew.

Thursday 28th January 2010 - Audit Victoria Week winner keen to keep that winning feeling

Geoff Beottcher and Crew in Secret Men's Business sailed consistently in Geelong to take out 1st place in IRC Division I.  SMB 3.5 will make the Lexus Lincoln Regatta the next event in a busy sailing calendar and will be looking to consolidate with further podium finishes in the Race and the Regatta. 

Saturday 23rd January 2010 - Special Guests for Lexus Lincoln Regatta.

Joining the 60th celebrations of the Adelaide to Lincoln Yacht Race will be special guest and event ambassador Sir James Hardy.  The America's Cup, Admiral's Cup and Olympic and World Champion sailor retired from ocean racing after competing in the 2006 Adelaide to Lincoln race but he will be in town for Lincoln Week and may sail in some of the Regatta events.

The Port Lincoln Yacht Club is also particularly pleased that Mrs Verco, Daughter-in-Law of the late Mr Frank Verco, and sons Scott and Murray will be in Port Lincoln for the trophy presentation on Sunday 21st January.  Frank Verco was the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron representative when the first Adelaide to Lincoln race ran in 1950 and was a driving force behind the race.  Mr Verco also presented the original, significant trophy, which was a silver  tray with a chart on it that had been specially approved by the Government.  Still today the premier race trophy is the Verco Trophy so it will be an added privilage to have it presented by Mrs Verco and her sons.

Port Lincoln favourite Mark Ricciuto will also be in Port Lincoln for the Lexus Lincoln Regatta and is expected to particpate in some of the racing during the week.

Saturday 23rd January 2010 - Sydney to Hobart winner to race in Lexus Adelaide to Lincoln

Sydney to Hobart handicap winner Two True will join the fleet crossing the gulfs in this year's Lexus Adelaide to Lincoln Blue Water Classic on February 19th.  Lexus Lincoln Week Regatta Chairman Steve Kemp said Dr Andrew Saies and his Two True crew would also be competing in Lincoln week races  which was fantastic for the event. There has also been significant interst from Victorian boats this year including the 57 foot Scarlet Runner, which is the early line honours favourite. Secret Men's Business will be of course looking to back up last years race record with another win, so line honours will be a close battle between the two boats.

Friday 15th January 2010 - Professional Race Management

The Port Lincoln Yacht Club in preparation for the 2010 Lexus Lincoln Regatta has secured the services of some of the best in the field to ensure that the courses set for the week are top notch.  Returning to Port Lincoln, Race Officer Stewart Ross is now an old hand at managing the Race and Regatta and does so with a fair and even hand and more than just a hint of good humour.  Stewart is a leading South Australian race manager and the PLYC is pleased to have him returning in this capacity.  This year Stewart will be ably assisted at the pin end by Tim Went also a professional in the area of race rules and race management.  Tim steps into the shoes(!) of our beloved Megga who passed away earlier this year.  Its doubtful that Tim will have the same dulcet tones over the radio that Megga had but his vast experience as a race manager, national and international judge will undoubtedly be welcomed.  Tim has also agreed to chair the Jury should one be needed.  Stewart and Tim will be joined by a band of loyal and dedicated PLYC members who turn out every year to make this event so special.

Tuesday 12th January 2010- Welcome

Welcome to the 60th Adelaide to Lincoln race and Lexus Lincoln Week Regatta.  Planning and organisation of our 60th race is well advanced and we are excited to welcome Lexus back as our major sponsor of this landmark offshore race in South Australia.

Early indications are that we may have a record fleet for the race with good interest out of Victoria and Adelaide.  It would be fantastic to have a fleet of 100 plus compete like we had in the 50th year.

This year we have introduced a verterans division for yachts launched prior to 1979 (30 years or older).

There will be a 60th anniversary cocktail party on Monday February sponsored by Lexus to celebrate this milestone event for owners entered in the race.  This will be held at Port Lincoln's premier hotel the Lincoln Hotel and special guest for this evening will be our event ambassador Sir James Hardy.

Another change to our format will be that our Lexus Lincoln Week presentation night will also be held at the Lincoln Hotel.  Of course our 60th Adelaide to Lincoln race presentation will be held on the foreshore at the Port Lincoln Yacht Club.

I urge all keel boat owners from around our state to dust off their boats and get a team of mates together and compete in the 60th Adelaide to Lincoln race in what I believe will be one of the best ever.  Just a friendly reminder that entries received after the 10th February will attract a late fee and no entries will be received after 12.00 noon Monday 15th February 2010.

I look foward to seeing you all in the centre of the universe (Port Lincoln) in February for a great week of racing.  Please continue to monitor the news page of our website for updates prior to the event http://www.plyc.com.au/bwclassic/newsletter.htm

Steve Kemp

Regatta Chairman.

Tuesday 12th January 2010 - Marina Berths

This year Marina Berths will be available to Lexus Adelaide to Lincoln and Lincoln Week Regatta entrants for $50 for the weekend (Saturday and Sunday nights).  Yachts staying on as entrants for Lincoln Week will be accommodated free of charge. To arrange your berth please email info@plyc.com.au providing your entry ID and the dates berthing is required.  To confirm your berth and Electronic Funds Transfer will be required prior to noon Monday 15th February 2010.  Details for payment will be sent to you.