Mirsky Racing Team plays host at RPYC to launch 2009 season

11:07 PM Wed 22 Apr 2009 GMT

'Peter Gilmour Auctions a Photo of Mirsky Racing Team' Mirsky Racing Team

Last night the Mirsky Racing Team played host to a number of VIP's at the team's own Royal Perth Yacht Club to launch the team's 2009 season and promote the future of sailing in Western Australia. The party goers enjoyed talks from special guest speakers and Perth sailing identities Peter Gilmour and John Longley. Each of the speakers outlined the importance the Perth team is going to play in the future of Australian sailing, and reiterated the need for the community of Western Australia to back the team and help them achieve their goals.

However the highlight of the night came with a surprise auction of some of the team's action shots which were on display. Standing amongst a crowd filled with Olympic medallists, America's Cup champions, World, National and State champions, a few high rollers bid up to $2,000 for the photos signed by the team. The descriptions of some of the photographs definitely added extra incentive to buy - if there wasn't a good story behind it, the detailed explanation of the composition of the photos by John Longley or Peter Gilmour had everyone in good spirits.

'The evening showed the strong support and professionalism of MRT. They will certainly have great success in the future and they are well worth supporting for the Western Australian community.' - Bryan Bourke

'Hopefully the endorsement of some of WA's greatest sailing talent will assist MRT in finding the funding that they need for the remainder of the years events. Good Luck to the MRT in Europe this year!' - Colin Spence

Special thanks must go out to Shacks Holden Perth, Elizabeth's Bookshops, the Royal Perth Yacht Club and all involved in the evening as well as the team's sponsors Harken and Line7.