Boats set to fill the Sound for regatta
Boats of all shapes and sizes will cruise into Rockingham on Saturday to take part in the 57th annual Cockburn Sound Regatta.
Regatta committee chairman Alan Campbell said more than 80 vessels would take to the water during the five-day event, beginning with a Fremantle to Rockingham race on Boxing Day.
He said competitors would compete in various size divisions, including, for the first time, an event for kite-boarders.
"There will be 10 different categories over the week, from the division one 60-footers to the juniors," Mr Campbell said.
"We've quite a lot of juniors taking part this year and it's the first time the regatta has included kite-surfers.
"We will be holding a live broadcast at the TCYC and spectators will be able to enjoy excellent visibility from any one of the cafes and restaurants along the strip."
Mr Campbell said an overall winner would be named on December 30, but there were lots of prizes up for grabs for competitors.
He said The Cruising Yacht Club would also hold a public open day on Monday next week to showcase the sailing and social membership packages on offer.
"We have a team of volunteers helping out with the regatta - there are about 60 of them who will be helping out with breakfasts, lunches and dinners for competitors and ferrying them back and forth to their boats, which will be out on the moorings."
Mr Campbell said he had been assured works to the jetty would be complete and accessible for regatta officials, but not yet for members of the public.
The public open day on December 29 runs between 11am and 11pm.
