EXTREME SAILING SERIES TO RETURN TO SYDNEY HARBOUR

More than 3,500 domestic and international visitors will descend on Sydney in December for this year’s Extreme Sailing Series, with Sydney Harbour as the stunning backdrop. The high-speed catamaran race is returning to Sydney with the NSW Government securing the final stage of the event through Destination NSW.

Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events and Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres said the event will see high performance sailing craft racing in close proximity to the Sydney Harbour foreshore, in a new-look course bounded by Garden Island, the Sydney Opera House and Fort Denison.

“Extreme Sailing is fast, competitive and entertaining, and with the breathtaking backdrop of Sydney Harbour it promises to be a thrill for spectators and competitors alike,” Mr Ayres said.

The Extreme Sailing Series was established in 2007, and has been held in a number of iconic cities around the world including Amsterdam, Venice, Hong Kong, Boston and Singapore. The Sydney event is the final round of the 2015 competition, with the prestigious Champions trophies to be decided and presented in the Harbour City.

Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer Sandra Chipchase said Extreme Sailing would be another highlight on the NSW Summer Events Calendar.

“The Sydney round of the Extreme Sailing Series will attract thousands of visitors, and showcase our spectacular Harbour to sailing fans around the world. It will join blockbuster summer events like the V8 Supercars Sydney 500, the Sydney Festival, Tropfest and many more,” Ms Chipchase said.

The free event will take place from 10-13 December.