Australia’s new Gold Coast XCAT unveiled

14 July, 2015 - Piloted by Gold Coast-based Tom Barry-Cotter, Australia’s Gold Coast XCAT looks sure to impress on the water for Round 4 of the XCAT World Series being held on the Gold Coast from August 21-23.

Mayor Tom Tate with Tom Barry-Cotter

Mayor Tom Tate joined Tom Barry-Cotter on Saturday and was absolutely thrilled with how the boat looked.

“We’ve got passion, speed and a fabulous looking boat and although I don’t want to put too much pressure on Tom, to me that adds up to victory!

“I encourage all Gold Coasters to get down to the Broadwater from August 21 – 23 to see the excitement of XCAT racing and Australia’s Gold Coast XCAT in action,” said Mayor Tate.

Australia’s Gold Coast XCAT driver, Barry-Cotter will be joined in the cockpit by veteran powerboat driver and ex-SuperCat world champion Ross Willaton.

Barry-Cotter and Willaton won the 2009 Australian Offshore Superboat title and will be a very powerful Gold Coast team to take on the world next month.