B2G winners
The fleet battled challenging conditions in this year’s Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race.
22 April 2025
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After a slow and strategic journey north, the leading yachts in the 77th Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race began arriving in Gladstone late Sunday morning, following a light-wind start on Good Friday.
Crews faced long stretches of calm and tricky tidal conditions throughout the 308-nautical-mile course, making this year’s race one of the slower passages in recent memory. The fleet departed from Moreton Bay at 11am on Friday 18 April, with the first boats crossing the finish line more than 48 hours later.
As of early Monday morning, 19 yachts had finished, with the remaining fleet continuing their battle toward Gladstone Harbour.
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Some, including Amaya and Bolt out of the Blue, were anchored near the entrance to the harbour in a struggle against the tide.
“It’s been a real endurance test this year, with light and variable conditions stretching the fleet right across the course,” said Queensland Cruising Yacht Club Commodore, David Hamilton.
“There’s been some impressive patience and seamanship on display, particularly from those still making their way into Gladstone. It’s a reminder that this race is as much about resilience as it is about speed.”
The official race presentation took place at 10.30am Monday 21 April as part of Easter in Gladstone celebrations, with trophies including the prestigious Gladstone Regional Council Line Honours Trophy, Peter Holm Cup and the Courier Mail Cup for IRC Overall awarded to:
Line Honours (Monohull) winner – Maritimo 52, skippered by Michael Spies
Line Honours (Multihull) winner – Top Gun, skippered by Gregory Alder
Courier Mail Cup for IRC Overall winner – Black Diamond, skippered by Glenn Burrell
PHRF Division overall winner and winner of the PHRF Two handed division – Ryujin, skippered by Alex Twoomey
OMR Multihull winner – Rushour, skippered Drew Carruthers
The Queensland Cruising Yacht Club thanks all participants, supporters, volunteers and partners, particularly naming rights partner Gladstone Ports Corporation, Gladstone Regional Council, for helping make the 77th race a success.
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