A new format to this long weekend was introduced, with Thursday, Public Holiday seeing a Figure of Eight Round Gozo Day Race, with a start and finish in Marsamxett Harbour. On the Saturday, Racers will race around marks laid off Sliema in the morning, followed by a race to Gozo. For the Cruisers Class a long passage race to Gozo is planned. A similar format will take place on Sunday, with a race round marks off Gozo taking place in the morning followed by a race to Marsamxett for the Racers. Cruisers will enjoy a long passage race to Marsamxett. Naturally there will be the social aspect, with a possible social event at the Club on Thursday evening and beers on the pontoons in Gozo