Port
Fremantle, Australia
Fremantle Sailing Club, Fremantle, Australia
Race TBC
Leg 4 The Australian Coast-to-Coast
Fremantle or ‘Freo’ as dubbed by the locals is a sun-soaked and bustling port town on the coast of Western Australia. Whilst on the edge of WA’s capital, Perth, this eclectic town has a vibe of its own.
ABOUT THE HOST PORT
The fleet will be berthed at Fremantle Sailing Club, which overlooks the warm and pristine waters of the Indian Ocean. The more than 3,000 members of this warm and friendly club enjoy excellent facilities both on and off the water and have eleven different activity sections, including cruising, dinghy and junior racing, as well as angling and inshore and offshore racing.
Fremantle’s history with the Clipper Race goes back to 2005, with the historic port city the site of the first ever Australian stopover. The stop on the 2023-24 edition will be the fifth time the Clipper Race Fleet sails into this Western Australian port city.
WA’s balmy climate and endless sunshine makes for a culture and lifestyle very much centred on being outdoors, and there is no shortage of things to do. Take a dip at one of the idyllic beaches, head out for a sunset surf and round off the day with a picnic at the Esplanade Park or some fresh seafood at one of the many beachfront restaurants.
Foodies will love Freo- whether you’re after a trendy brunch spot, finding the perfect flat white or sampling WA’s craft beers, Freo’s ‘Cappuccino Strip’ offers a cosmopolitan mix of eateries and bars in a buzzing atmosphere. After filling up on incredible food and a good dose of caffeine, simply wandering the streets of Fremantle is an adventure- you’ll come across buskers, street art, murals and quirky live music venues. The Fremantle Markets are also a must visit!
Don’t forget to soak up the history as well as the sun; Fremantle Prison and the Western Australian Maritime Museum and Roundhouse offer an important insight and fascinating day out. Rottnest Island makes for the perfect mini-island getaway- this nature reserve is home to sparkling clear water for snorkelling, and the largest population of adorable quokkas!