Doublehanded

Each Crew must comprise two experienced sailors who must both be members of SHORAA and of a club affiliated with a Member National Authority of World Sailing (e.g. a Yacht Club affiliated with Australian Sailing). Each Crew Member must be at least 18 years old on the first of August 2028.

The Crew is to comprise the same two people from start to finish (with an exception for medical reasons see section 3.9). One person is to be nominated as the Person in Charge.

Crew Change

The same two Crew Members must start and sail all Legs of the race.

A change of Crew Member may only be approved by the Race Director for unanticipated medical reasons for a Leg or the remainder of the race. Suitable medical evidence must be provided, and the Race Director determines the replacement Crew Member has adequate experience (including the sea survival and medical training/certificates as per the entry requirements). The Race Director’s decision will be final and not subject to appeal.