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Date: Friday 3rd March

Celebrities Sail Towards a Good Cause

Celebrities and their families will take on a different role next Friday night as they play the part of deckhand to world-class sailing champions as part of the Royal Brighton Yacht Clubs ‘Top of the Bay’ Keelboat Regatta.

The RBYC will be hosting a celebrity race in support of it’s partner charity The Alannah and Madeline Foundation.

Expert sailors, such as John Bertrand, America’s Cup winner, and numerous other Olympian sailors, will be at the helm teaming up with the likes of Totti Goldsmith, Damien Oliver, Nick Riewoldt and Trevor Marmalade, for a fun race followed by a charity auction and raffle.

“I’ll be giving my crew a real taste of competitive sailing, it’s a fun race but there’s still got to be a winner! It’s a fabulous event that gets everyone involved, the celebrities and their families get on board for a good cause,” said John Bertrand AM, Chairman The Alannah and Madeline Foundation.

RBYC boasts an enviable membership of yachting personalities, including Honorary Life Member John Bertrand AM, winner of the America’s Cup; Honorary Life Member Mark Turnbull AM, Gold Medalist at the Sydney Olympics; Sarah Blanck, Victoria’s only sailing representative to the Athens Olympics; and numerous other world champions.

From the likes of newsreaders, television hosts, football star’s and comedian’s, come this Friday Brighton Yacht Club is sure to host a spectacular race.

The Regatta will be on all weekend wrapping up on Sunday morning with a charity breakfast hosted by John Bertrand AM with all proceeds going to The Alannah and Madeline Foundation.

For further information

Julia Fraser
PR & Communications
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation
Ph: 9697 0666
Email: julia.fraser@amf.org.au

Media Notes

• The media are invited to attend the celebrity race from 10th March, 5.00pm at The Royal Brighton Yacht Club, 253 The Esplanade, Middle Brighton

• Celebrities in attendance: Damien Oliver, Trevor Marmelaid, Bridget Mc Intyre, Jo Hall, Nick Riewoldt, Rhonda Birchmore, Totti Goldsmith, Glen Ridge, Jennifer Hansen, Allan Fletcher.

• Please find Julia Fraser on arrival at the Royal Brighton Yacht club.

• The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is a children’s charity that aims to eliminate violence in the lives of children. The Foundation supports children who are victims of violent crime or sudden family loss, and runs programs to reduce bullying which is one of the most common forms of violence in our community.

• For further information www.amf.org.au