The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is offering five lucky guests the opportunity of a lifetime – to play an active part in the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge, held on Sydney Harbour Tuesday 6 December.

eBay auction listings have been created and are now open for the annual maxi yacht race, a vital lead-up event ahead of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, with bidding closing between 1400 – 1500 hrs on Saturday, 3 December.

Positions aboard Black Jack, LawConnect, Andoo Commanche, URM Group and Whisper are up for grabs, with all money raised through the auctions donated to SOLAS.

Winning bidders will receive a guest spot aboard the yachts for the race that commences on Tuesday 6 December at 1230hrs.

Links to auction listings follow (click the yachts’ names for full listing):