Napier & Blakeley were pleased to again support The Property Industry Foundation in the Sydney Charity Sailing Cup. This is a unique opportunity for client entertainment, business networking and relationship building, whilst also making a difference to desperate kids who are doing it tough, by raising money to build a home for homeless young people.
The event was well supported with over 700 people, 8 spectator boats and 42 yachts participating with approximately over $300,000 raised for homeless young people.
We boarded Eagle Rock at King Street Wharf, which is a beautiful boat adoringly looked after by her crew. Whilst we did practice drills before the race – all under the professional guidance of our skipper and crew, we enjoyed a luncheon with some drinks.
Racing commenced at 1:40pm for Division 2 and the crew divided rapidly into those who we could call able-seamen and those who were more relaxed onlookers.
Our highly experienced crew were very thorough in their safety briefing and we set off full of confidence, that we would place well. All we needed was our share of luck and some light to medium winds. The winds were NOT light to medium. The arduous journey to the heads and back took it’s toll on those of us at the front of boat, switching perilously across the bow as we tacked into the wind, losing two hats in the process into the angry sea.
The course for class 3 was a start off Point Piper which our experienced crew timed to perfection. After a little while it was clear that the extensive supplies on board were slowing the vessel down so many members of the crew were re-allocated to disposing of the food and drink by whatever means necessary as we progressed up the harbour to Lady Bay, round Shark and Clark Islands, back to Nielsen Park then to the finish in Rushcutters Bay.
At some point along this route the race finished well ahead of us… leaving us to place 10th. Two hours and 1 minute of great fun.
The after party at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is a great opportunity to connect with others in the race that include many of our clients both property and development, and to plan how to get over the line 1st next year !
Our thanks go to the crew of the Eagle Rock for an enjoyable, safe day on the harbour.
The N&B crew comprised of:
- Michael Ross, Stephen Cooke, Nic Mules – NB
- Joe Luca Donato – AXA Investment Managers
- Sarah Dempsey & Nick Gaston – Centuria
- Andrew Hatzids & Don Shipway – Busways
- Henry Davidson – LaSalle
The event was well supported with over 700 people, 8 spectator boats and 42 yachts participating with approximately over $300,000 raised for homeless young people.
We boarded Eagle Rock at King Street Wharf, which is a beautiful boat adoringly looked after by her crew. Whilst we did practice drills before the race – all under the professional guidance of our skipper and crew, we enjoyed a luncheon with some drinks.
Our highly experienced crew were very thorough in their safety briefing and we set off full of confidence, that we would place well. All we needed was our share of luck and some light to medium winds. The winds were NOT light to medium. The arduous journey to the heads and back took it’s toll on those of us at the front of boat, switching perilously across the bow as we tacked into the wind, losing two hats in the process into the angry sea.
The course for class 3 was a start off Point Piper which our experienced crew timed to perfection. After a little while it was clear that the extensive supplies on board were slowing the vessel down so many members of the crew were re-allocated to disposing of the food and drink by whatever means necessary as we progressed up the harbour to Lady Bay, round Shark and Clark Islands, back to Nielsen Park then to the finish in Rushcutters Bay.
At some point along this route the race finished well ahead of us… leaving us to place 10th. Two hours and 1 minute of great fun.
The after party at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is a great opportunity to connect with others in the race that include many of our clients both property and development, and to plan how to get over the line 1st next year !
Our thanks go to the crew of the Eagle Rock for an enjoyable, safe day on the harbour.
The N&B crew comprised of: