Bartercard Sail Paradise 2023 concluded with three days of thrilling yacht racing, set against the stunning backdrop of the sunny Gold Coast, Australia. The event showcased sporty racing conditions, thanks to a brisk 22-knot nor’ north-easterly breeze that kept sailors and spectators captivated.
Nic Douglass, renowned for “Adventures of a Sailor Girl,” also attended the regatta, assisting with an in-depth knowledge of the yachts, crews, and presentations. As the regatta unfolded, it became evident that consistency was the key, with the total scores amassed over the three days determining the overall champions.
In a nail-biting final day, Maritimo Racing’s ‘’Maritimo 52’’, skippered by Michael Spies, clinched the “IRC and PHS Overall – Queensland Championships” title, edging out tough competition from the likes of Stratacare Racing Flyaway, Let’s Get It On, Aramex Racing, Maritimo 54, Wedgetail, Black Diamond, GCCM Arctic Blonde, and Kerisma.
The regatta also saw outstanding performances from Not A Diamond, securing Division 1, and Cool Change, victorious in Division 2. Multihulls Division celebrated Namaste as the victor, while Celeste claimed the 2-Handed Division.
The event marked a significant milestone, boasting the largest gathering of IRC Division boats ever witnessed at Bartercard Sail Paradise, thanks to its new October date. Beyond the racing action, the Gold Coast provided a stunning spectacle, with whales, turtles, and other local residents enjoying the maritime festivities.
Skippers, crews, and spectators unanimously lauded the event as the highlight of their sailing calendar for the year. The success of Bartercard Sail Paradise 2023 wouldn’t have been possible without the dedicated efforts of all involved, including Nic Douglass and the unwavering support of sponsors such as MAJOR EVENTS GOLD COAST, BARTERCARD, THE YACHT SALES CO, XXXX GOLD, CLUB MARINE, and AUSTRALIAN SAILING.
Place Ties Sail No Boat Name Skipper
For the complete list of results please visit https://sailparadise.com.au/race-results/
Monohull IRC Division
Series Results [IRC-Qld Yacht Champs] up to Race 6
Place Ties Sail No Boat Name Skipper
1 MEX952 MARITIMO 52 Michael Spies
2 A6 STRATACARE RACING James O’Hare
3 SYC888 LETS GET IT ON Garry Holt
Series Results [PHS-Qld Yacht Champs] up to Race 6
1 MEX952 MARITIMO 52 Michael Spies
2 RQ307 WEDGETAIL David Rose
3 A6 STRATACARE RACING James O’Hare
Series Results [IRC] for Division 1 up to Race 6
Place Ties Sail No Boat Name Skipper
1 MEX952 MARITIMO 52 Michael Spies
2 A6 STRATACARE RACING James O’Hare
3 AUS6508 ARAMEX Chris Noyes
Series Results [IRC] for Division 2 up to Race 6
1 SYC888 LETS GET IT ON Garry Holt
2 6R 38 38 Greg Tobin
3 11033 KERISMA Chris Larsen
Series Results [ORC ] for Division 1 up to Race 6
Place Ties Sail No Boat Name Skipper
1 MEX952 MARITIMO 52 Michael Spies
2 AUS6508 ARAMEX Chris Noyes
3 52542 BLACK DIAMOND Glenn Burrell
Series Results [ORC ] for Division 2 up to Race 6
1 SYC888 LETS GET IT ON Garry Holt
2 R60 GCCM ARCTIC BLONDE Peter Cook
3 11033 KERISMA Chris Larsen
Monohull Performance Racing Division
Series Results [PHS] for Division 1 up to Race 6
Place Ties Sail No Boat Name Skipper
1 RQ240410 NOT A DIAMOND 40 Hamish Crossan
2 NQ19 DESTINY Mark Sanders
3 442 IMPULSE X Rick Billson
Series Results [PHS] for Division 2 up to Race 6
1 5812 COOL CHANGE Colin And Simon Metcher
2 YC209 T&T Howard Yen
3 178 ACCOMPLICE Murray Bucknall
Series Results [ORC] for Division 1 up to Race 6
1 8455 ESPRIT Rod West
2 7013 XVITESSE Russell Birse
Series Results [ORC] for Division 2 up to Race 6
1 5812 COOL CHANGE Colin And Simon Metcher
2 3001 RUMBA Peter Karlovic
3 G6 BLUE EAGLE Stephen Brough SYC
Multihulls / 2 Handed Division’s
Series Results [PHS] for Division 1 up to Race 3
Place Ties Sail No Boat Name Skipper
1 3805 NAMASTE Mauro Maurilli
2 4001 RITALIN Cra Humphries
3 42 COOL CAT 1 James Harris
Series Results [PHS] for Division 2 up to Race 3
1 NED5900 CELESTE Saskia Groen-Int-Woud
Series Results [PHS Combined] up to Race 3
1 3805 NAMASTE Mauro Maurilli
2 NED5900 CELESTE Saskia Groen-Int-Woud
3 4001 RITALIN Craig Humphries
