Shorthanded Ocean Racing Association of Australia Inc.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Race Around Australia 2028
Event information
This form allows skippers to provide an expression of interest in joining the Race Around Australia 2028. Please refer to the Preliminary Notice of Race.
Why Now?: Whilst the Race is more than two years away, a race around Australia takes lots of planning by us to ensure great logistics. Strong interest in the event now will allow us to gain better sponsorship and thus support the yacht’s best and ensure a great event!
Create the Event You Want: Skippers who have lodged an expression of interest will be directly involved in finalizing the Notice of Race, designing the social and logistical aspects of the event; and Provisional Entrants will get to review the draft Sailing Instructions. As an event for sailors run by sailors, we want to engage with you and create the event the competitors want.
First Come First Served: The capacity of the stopover ports will ultimately limit the number of entries we can accommodate. We will allocate available berths, mooring or anchoring locations and shoreside facilities on a first come first served basis. Your early Expression of Interest will guarantee you priority!
$500 Now?: We debated what to charge for an expression of interest and it has been decided to ensure we have folk that are serious! This allows us to negotiate in good faith with ports, yacht clubs and sponsors.
Refund?: The expression of interest process will result in yachts being given Provisional Entrant Status if they meet eligibility criteria. If we review your expression of interest and you are not provided Provisional Entrant Status we will immediately refund in full your $500. The $500 becomes the initial payment of the overall entry fee. If you are offered provisional entrant status but don’t continue your entry the fee will not be refunded.
No Yacht Yet?: If you are keen but don’t have a yacht yet, put in an expression of interest.. include what details you do know (i.e monohull 40-50’ etc. with TBA on those you don’t). This will ensure we can include you in the first come first served priorities. Note: you will not receive the formal Provisional Entrant Status until you do nominate the actual yacht.
Please complete the following questions as best you can. If not yet know place TBA (to be advised).