F18 Worlds debut for Volvo Race winner

The Basilica sponsored crew of Robert and Peter Greenhalgh is in final preparations for the 2007 F18 World Titles in Australia, the first to be held outside of Europe. This year’s F18 Worlds, which take place between 17th and 25th February in Yeppoon, Queensland, will kick off Basilica’s season of cat sailing and will be the Greenhalgh brothers’ first time competing in the F18 Class. The pair will be looking to perfect their catamaran racing skills ahead of the Extreme 40 racing series and iShares Cup later in the year.

Former ABN AMRO helmsman and Volvo Ocean Race winner Robert Greenhalgh and his brother Peter will be using the days running up to the F18 racing, to get to grips with their Basilica-sponsored Capricorn Catamaran and the racing conditions along the central Queensland coast. The competition is set to be tough, with over 15 different nations and up to 160 boats taking part, the Greenhalghs will be looking for a top 20 finish.