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Crews in the 2026 Commodores Cup Passage Series tackle a stunning 16.5 nautical mile course, showcasing spectacular racing in Port Stephens. This race is pivotal as teams strive to close the gap on divisional leaders.
Principal Race Officer Dennis Thompson sets Course 1, leading racers out past Yacaaba and Tomaree headlands to Cabbage Tree Island. The initial spinnaker run sets the tone, but risky maneuvers near the island can cost valuable positions. Once the seabreeze kicks in, the fleet enjoys laps around Cabbage Tree, Little, and Boondelbah Islands, culminating in a thrilling return to Port Stephens.
In Division 1, Scott Robertson’s Beneteau 45 Banter seizes the PHS win with strategic spinnaker changes, propelling them to equal fifth overall. Division 2 sees Stuart Muirhead’s Beneteau First 35 Silver Lining skillfully navigating the islands, placing third, just one point shy of the leader.
In Division 3, Midnight Promise claims victory, tightening the competition at the top where Wubaray and Kelsea Blue are locked in a tie for first. The racing remains fierce as teams vie for supremacy in the picturesque waters of Port Stephens.
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