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Quick off the blocks to enter is trio of Victorian owners: Bruce Early (Afrayed Knot), Neil Sargeant (Mersea) and John Hall (Wingara).

The event was especially competitive this year due to teams ramping up for the 2019 12 Metre World Championship, which will be hosted by Ida Lewis Yacht Club on these same waters off Newport, R.I. next July.

Police kept the yacht under observation from a cliff-top field near Bodin during the morning, and arrested a man and a woman before returning the yacht to harbour.

George Sakellaris’ Maxi 72 Proteus was announced IMA Yacht of the Year for 2017

Estimations are predicting a potential fleet of 80 boats with roughly 45 boats representing South Australia and a further 35 to come from interstate.

The early bird race entry fee of $150 is available to all boats until October 31.

The catamaran delivers an abundance of light, an expansive cockpit opening onto an innovative saloon, and the largest lounge space of her category, plus extensive storage discreetly hidden from view.

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