So vast that it can't be captured in one breath, Western Australia is home to some of the most remote wilderness on earth, and some of the most spectacular natural wonders and unique wildlife found anywhere.
Its cities are open, its outback immense and untamed. Bound by the Indian and Great Southern Oceans and the Timor Sea, all of which contain some of the rarest (but best known) marine life in the world,
WA's coastline is more than 12,500 km. It comprises about a third of Australia's total surface area (over 2.5 million square kilometres) and encompasses so many landforms, moods of weather, wildlife and geological make-ups it could be an entire continent in itself. Western Australias capital city,
Perth, has a level of technological and cultural sophistication to rival any European and American metropolis. It is the hub of a state that is a vibrant primary producer and export economy and has great diversity and attractions such as the tropics, ancient unspoiled coastline, dolphins at Monkey Mia, European settler heritage, Ningaloo Reef, harsh Goldfields desert, Pinnacles, Wave Rock, the Swan River, and a myriad of other offerings that make it Australia's biggest secret. Its people have a deserved reputation for friendliness and an honest desire to make visitors welcome.
With a population in excess of 1.5 million, Perth is known for its great personal charm and beauty. The elegant riverside parks, the network of freeways and the languid beauty of the Swan River all combine to give the city grace and distinction.
Today the city is a pleasant mixture of colonial and modern architecture. It has an abundance
of hotels, nightlife, restaurants, coffee shops and bars, and shopping facilities, which together
with world class entertainment, sporting events and cultural festivals, belies its status as the
most isolated capital city in the world. Its friendly multi-cultural diversity is no better reflected
than in the colorful and lively dining experiences: from ultra-sophisticated southern European
alfresco cafes to a complete array of Asian cuisines - all offering unsurpassed value for money.
A place where beef sirloin, rock lobsters, mangoes and world class wines are just part of daily
life.
Western Australia has a long and distinguished connection with sailing and yacht racing. From its early explorers, its record breaking circumnavigators, a stopover for many Whitbread (Volvo) and round the world events, home to 4 America’s Cup challenges and a defence, home to numerous World and National Championship events, ISAF Grade 1 Match Racing events, and National Teams Racing; it has been a breeding ground of many world sailing champions past and present, and world class officials; the legacy is long and proud.
The result sees a
vibrant yachting community which has developed over more than 100 years, with many yacht
clubs conducting comprehensive inshore, offshore and youth racing programs through most of
the year.The wind, sun, water and climate combine to provide the perfect formula for the sport
of sailing.
Two of Western Australia’s leading yacht clubs have agreed to jointly offer their magnificent
facilities and personnel, services, expertise, facilities and hospitality to bid to host the ISAF for
the World Team Racing Sailing Championship to be sailed in 2009.