Is lunch available for purchase?
Lunch can usually be purchased from the Olympic Bar. This usually constitutes a sandwich roll or similar. There are also many cafes in close vicinity to the clubhouse.
Do I have to organise extra insurance for the boat?
Most boats are covered for multiple skippers as the insurance cover differs to car insurance policies where drivers must be named. However, this is a generalisation, so we recommend checking the insurance cover with the boat owner.
Do I have to pay to hire a boat?
No. Boat owners from around Port Phillip generously donate their boats to the crews competing in the AWKR. Many teams buy their boat owner a regatta polo top and invite them to the Presentation as a thank you.
Do I need to be a member of a yacht club to compete in the AWKR?
Yes. Each competitor must have an Australian Sailing number (or National Organisation number affiliated with World Sailing). There are a variety of great yacht clubs on Port Phillip that you can join. If you don't want to join a club permanently, you can purchase a Day Pass for the regatta from the RMYS office. Normally $20 [...]
What is the entry fee per person?
The AWKR Committee in conjunction with RMYS believe that a per person entry fee is the fairest way to encourage participation of all size boats. It doesn't penalise the small crews and reward the large ones. $75 entry per person