The intention is that a Yacht that retires from a Leg, or is disqualified owing to breaking a “minor” rule, may continue their voyage around Australia, have their position and media contributions reported, and attend Race events.

After the Whitsundays Stopover, a Yacht that has retired from a Leg or the Race may choose to enter the Aussie Adventure Class. A Yacht that is disqualified from a Leg or the Race may be invited by the Race Director to enter the Aussie Adventure Class. However, this invitation is not automatic and will depend upon the nature and severity of the infringement/circumstances.

A Yacht that needs to replace one Crew (for other than medical reasons) may be allowed to enter the Aussie Adventure Class if the Race Director determines the replacement Crew has adequate experience (including the sea survival and medical training/certificates as per the entry requirements).

An Aussie Adventure Class Yacht may have outside assistance and miss stopover ports, but must otherwise sail the Race Course (recognizing virtual buoys, exclusion zones, boundaries etc.), and submit media reports, etc.

A Yacht that joins the Aussie Adventure Class may keep their tracker, and their positions will be reported; any reporting of their adventures and shenanigans will be included in event media.

Aussie Adventure Class Yachts that start a Leg at the Leg Start time and sail the full course under sail may lodge their expected Finish time and be eligible for the PredictWind Navigation Challenge prize for that Leg.