The annual HMAS Perth Memorial Regatta hosted by Nedlands Yacht Club commemorates the loss of the HMAS Perth (D-29) at the ferocious 1st of March Battle of Sunda Strait during which 352 Australian servicemen perished along with Capt. Hector Waller, DSO, RAN.
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The regatta is an open invitational yardstick regatta for off the beach dinghies and catamarans, keelboats, trailable cruisers, sportsboats and multihulls. Racing is divided into 6 divisions based on class performance
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Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions available at http://www.nyc.org.au/sailing/regattas/