“The Two Sail Australia 88 race around the coast of the world’s smallest continent really was a classic challenge, huge adventure and an epic race of extremes. It certainly was not easy. All involved were pushed to the limit including the organiser”; said Don McIntyre Founder and Organiser of the first and only edition ever run. “The course would have to rank as one of the most demanding and tactically challenging for any coastal Ocean Race anywhere in the world”

“For the past 10 Years I have been encouraging sailors to think about an anniversary edition of that original Bicentennial Race Around Australia. I know there are sailors wanting to do it . Finally it is very exciting to see well known Australian sailor Guy Chester after months of planning pull together a great organising team and format for a 40th Anniversary Edition of that first Bicentennial race. Finally it is about to happen!!”

“I am particularly honoured to be Patron of this great event and look forward to helping Guy and his team make it something very special indeed!”