The third and final race of the Commodores Cup got underway in spectacular style at Nelson Bay today.
The fly-over, by three RAAF Hawk jets, marked the 10th running of Sail Port Stephens.
The event forms part of the port’s month-long ‘Season of Sailing’, which is expected to provide a big boost to the local economy.
“We estimate there’s 180 boats, over 2000 people and they’re staying for anywhere up to 10 days at a time. It produces about a $2-million impact over the whole season of sailing,” said Regatta Director Paul O’Rourke.
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