On the Water
Brisbane Cruises are renowned for taking scores of spectators out for on-water viewing aboard Lady Brisbane, Eclipse II and the renowned Kookaburra River Queen II, Brisbane Cruises will be providing spectators with another great water vantage point.
Click here for departure and ticket information or visit www.brisbanecruises.com.au
On the water, take your own yacht out for a day of fun on Moreton Bay. We welcome spectator craft to enjoy the race atmosphere as competitors prepare themselves to head North. Be sure to observe the exclusion zone to ensure safe passage for the competing yachts. Click here for you copy of the Exclusion Zone.
By the Water
2009 Sandgate Bluewater Festival
Organised by the Sandgate and Districts Chamber of Commerce, the Bluewater Festival is celebrating its 12th year. This fabulous annual bayside attraction includes a series of events from Sunday 5 to Friday 10 April featuring great music, food, attractions, markets, rides and live entertainment.
Where: Various venues in and around Sandgate & Good Friday events in Lower Moora Park, Shorncliffe
When: 5 April to 10 April 2009
Redcliffe Festival Of Sails 2009
Redcliffe's Suttons Beach will come alive with a seaside carnival atmosphere as it helps celebrate the start of the annual Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race. Held at one of the race’s best vantage points - Suttons Beach.
Where: Suttons Beach, Marine Parade, Redcliffe
When: Good Friday, 10 April 2009 - 9am to 4pm
Ph: 07 3283 0253 or 1800 659 500
Other race start vantage points:
- Margate Foreshore
- Shorncliffe Headland
- Shorncliffe Pier
- Woody Point
At the Finish
Gladstone Harbour Festival
The week-long celebration that we have come to know and love as the Gladstone Harbour Festival has a humble past but a very exciting future! Over 46 years ago the Gladstone Harbour Festival was born - a one-day celebration to greet the winners of the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race as they crossed the finishing line.
The Festival rapidly expanded to seven days and nights, jam-packed with entertainment that we now know as the Gladstone Harbour Festival. The Festival has enjoyed a huge growth, with over 70 000 spectators visiting the annual event. Much of this success can be contributed to the range and quality free entertainment provided at the Festival throughout the entire week.
Port Curtis Sailing Club
Located on Goondoon Street in Gladstone the Club will be open during the festivities of the Easter Weekend. For further information please contact the club on 4972 2294 or visit http://www.gyc.com.au/