SAIL Port Stephens sees the Bay adorned with spinnakers and yachts all competing in a seriously fun regatta.

Port Stephens Yacht Club has a contingent of nine yachts competing in the event.

In the spinnaker division the local contingent includes She’s The One; Una Vita, 51st Project, Bellamy, Shere Khan, Smoke & Mirrors, and Wubaray.

Also competing are Adios and Elusive in the non-spinnaker division.

Una Vita’s skipper Ken Peachy told News Of The Area, “For me, this is the highlight of the racing calendar for Port Stephens and I am excited to be flying the flag for Port Stephens Yacht Club.”

Ross Kelly of Shere Khan said, “I love sailing in the Bay, and I love the competition that Sail Port Stephens brings to the region.”

David Rundle of the sport boat Smoke and Mirrors said, “What’s not to love about Sail Port Stephens?”

Wubarary’s skipper, Dennis Hulme, expressed his appreciation of the camaraderie that the event brings to all who are involved.

Steve Liney, skipper of Bellamy, is looking forward to being a part of the spectacle and sailing with visitors to Port Stephens.

Elusive’s skipper Rick Pacey said, “I am looking forward to the premier sailing event of Port Stephens, welcoming the visitor and the level of competition that the event brings.”

It will be Graeme Ellis and Adios’s first time competing in Sail Port Stephens and Graeme and his crew are hoping to have great fun.

Spectators can also enjoy the races.

The starting line is between a flagpole displaying an orange flag on the western breakwater of d’Albora Marina and a black and white inflatable buoy laid to the north.

Yachts will be assembled ready to race from April 24 – 29 from 1155 hours.

The finishing line is back at the start line and the time will be dependent upon the fleet, course and the conditions each day.

Port Stephens Yacht Club holds races on Wednesday afternoons and on Saturday afternoon each week which depart from Soldiers Point.

By Marian SAMPSON