Skandia Geelong Week 2006 was a
fantastic festival bringing together fun of the
Geelong Waterfront with the largest sailing regatta in
Australia with approximately 400 yachts competing over the
five days. The fun is on again this year commencing on the
24th January 2008
Formally known as the Festival of Sail and the Geelong
Waterfront Festival, the Skandia Geelong Week proved to be a
fabulous event for sailors, yachting enthusiasts and
visitors alike. Beginning in 1844, the regatta has evolved
over many years culminating in its current format.
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club was the place to be Saturday
and Friday night, with food drink and fabulous entertainment
to finish off a great day on the water.
The RGYC holds the record for the
longest running regatta in Australia
This years festivities promise to be the best ever with
amazing action on the water and some great free
entertainment on shore.
The traditional K-Rock Starshow fireworks spectacular is on
Sunday night at and as usual will bring tens of
thousands to the waterfront, this year as a added treat ex
Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock frontman Ross Wilson will perform. .
Saturday night will be huge with ledgendary Australian band
Mental as Anything pumping out there 30+ years of hits on
our waterfront.
There will be roving entertainment, great gourmet food and all
the things you expect form this first class event.
A crowd favorite the
The Enterprize Tall Ship will
be on the bay and offering people a sail on the bay so you
can get up close to the colour and the excitement of the
racing yacht and our world class National Wool Museum will
have an open day with free entry.
MAJOR EVENTS
