McCrae YC is on the southern shores of Port Philip Bay and with so much to see and do locally, we are expecting it will be a great event both on and off the water. The event will be held between 3rd and 8th Jan, 2010.

McCrae is only 90 minutes south from Melbourne via the freeways linking the city to the Mornington Peninsula. The Peninsula is Melbourne's playground and offers an incredible variety of things to see and do. Gourmet food, wineries by the dozen, magnificent beaches, (both ocean and bay) plus natural attractions everywhere.

Accommodation over the holiday period can be a little tight and so to counter this and create an "all in" atmosphere, we have organised a 5O5 only camping area in Section 10 of the Rosebud foreshore camping reserve. There will be 25 unpowered camping sites available on a first come, first served basis. (Only 4 persons per site. You need to book 2 sites for groups of 5-8 people.) Book your a camping site directly with the Rosebud Foreshore Committee - the application form can be downloaded here. Just mark your application, "505 Nationals - Section 10". The camping fee for 7 days last Christmas was just $130.

It is also the intention run this regatta as a very affordable event keeping the entry and accommodation costs as low as possible. Entry fee for the regatta is expected to be in the vicinity of $300.

The online entry form will be available soon and entry fees will include the usual entry for crews to the two social functions planned.

Keep an eye out for more information as it is posted regarding accommodation options, local attractions, event schedule and the like. There will be continual updates throughout the year as the regatta draws closer.