2024 ETCHELLS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
FREMANTLE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
15 - 22 March 2024
Social Program
PRE-RACING
Fremantle Sailing Club's Kiosk open daily from 0800
AFTER RACING
•Fremantle Sailing Club’s Sailors Bar and Sailors Bar menu will be available daily (12:00 – 15:00 & 17:00 – 19:30)
•The Galley Menu is on offer Thursday – Sunday
•Racing results as soon as practical on FSC “Sunset Deck” (excluding function nights Wednesday 13th , Tuesday 19th and Friday 22nd March)
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MAJOR SOCIAL EVENTS
Sunday, 10 March - 1630 hrs
BILL STEELE WELCOME FUNCTION
at Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club - Sunday Session
Casual dining available on the members lawn
Pay as you go.
BILL STEELE REGATTA PRESENTATIONS
at Republic of Fremantle Distillery
An authentic Fremantle experience to announce the results of the Bill Steele (Pre-Worlds) Regatta. The Republic of Fremantle Distillery Hall, located at 3 Packenham Street Fremantle, is a unique space with a dramatic backdrop of a custom built still in all its shining copper splendour.
$75 Per Person
Wednesday, 13 March - 1730 hrs
Tuesday, 19 March - 1730 hrs
John Bertrand, Skip Lissiman and John Longley give a fireside chat in the shade of their 12-Meter “Australia II”. Owners and Friends welcome. Get in fast, limited to 150 tickets.
$90 Per Person
FREMANTLE MARITIME MUSEUM
Followed by Apres at Gage Roads Brewery
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Museum Visit, across all Galleries from 17:30 – 19:30
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Presentations for the Days racing
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Panel discussion with some of the crew of Australian II including Helm, Trimmer, Grinder and Builder.
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Selection of canapes and Great Southern wines, locally brewed beer and soft drink
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Après at Gage Roads Brewery
ALSO ON OFFER
Wednesday, 20 March - 1800 hrs AND Thursday, 21 March - 1800 hrs (OPTIONAL)
Looking for something to do on Wednesday and Thursday, you might also like to consider enjoying a sunset twilight sail at Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club or at Royal Perth Yacht Club.
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club - Wednesdays
A fun way to break up the week, twilight sailing is available every Wednesday evening commencing at 1800pm. Meals available for purchase afterwards. Pay as you go.
Royal Perth Yacht Club - Thursdays
Discover sophistication and serenity with RPYC's Twilight sailing. Drift along the tranquil Swan River as the city skyline twinkles in the dusk.
Indulge in an evening of refined leisure at our Catalina Bar & Alfresco Area. Secure your spot now and elevate your Thursday evening with RPYC.