With the conclusion of the 2023/24 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore prizegiving, we commemorated another outstanding series of racing. Throughout the year, competitors engaged in thrilling battles, resulting in a fiercely contested podium. URM Group emerged victorious in the overall Pointscore standings, with Smuggler and Andoo Comanche closely trailing behind. This victory marked a significant achievement for URM Group, especially after securing second place in the 2022/23 ACSBWPS. The team celebrated their triumph during Friday’s prizegiving ceremony.

The following winners were recognized for their achievements throughout the 2023/24 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore.

IRC Overall – Blue Water Pointscore

1. URM Group
2. Smuggler
3. Andoo Comanche

IRC Division 1

1. URM Group
2. Smuggler
3. Andoo Comanche

IRC Division 2

1. Supernova
2. Disko Trooper Contender Sailcloth
3. Mondo

Two-Handed IRC

1. Blue Planet
2. Mistral
3. Philosopher

Wild Rose Pointscore

1. Pretty Woman
2. Disko Trooper Contender Sailcloth
3. Mondo

IRC Corinthian

1. Supernova
2. Pretty Woman
3. KOA

PHS Overall – Tasman Performance Series

1. Andoo Comanche
2. Mondo
3. URM Group

PHS Division 1

1. Sticky
2. URM Group
3. Smuggler

PHS Division 2

1. Mondo
2. Supernova
3. Ragtime

Two-Handed PHS

1. Blue Planet
2. Philosopher
3. Rum Rebellion

Scratch Overall – Bass & Flinders Series

1. Andoo Comanche
2. URM Group
3. Smuggler

Here is the comprehensive list of Ocean Racer of the Year Award recipients and the final standings from the 2023/24 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore:

CYCA Ocean Racer of the Year Award recipients

Sally Gordon Memorial Trophy for Crew Person of the Year | Matthew Gerethy

Ocean Racing Veteran of the Year | David Henry – Philosopher

Youth Ocean Racer of the Year | Jarrah Sheppard – Pretty Woman

Female Ocean Racer of the Year | Kate Lynch – Wild Oats

Ocean Racing Navigator of the Year | Alice Parker – URM Group

The Two-Handed Ocean Racer of the Year | Rupert Henry – Mistral

Ocean Racer of the Year | Anthony Johnston – URM Group

With the Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore finished all eyes now turn to the Ponant Sydney Noumea Yacht Race on 25 May and the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race 27 July. At the same time we are in full preparation for the Trans-Tasman Yacht Race which will be held in February 2025. We are already looking forward to a new season of great offshore racing.