Introduction to the Festival of Sails
The Festival of Sails is the largest annual keel boat regatta in the Southern Hemisphere with over 400 yachts and 4500 competitors taking part annually. First held in 1844, the Festival of Sails Regatta is one of the nation’s oldest sporting events, and has evolved over many years culminating in its’ current format as Australia’s foremost keelboat regatta.
The free community Waterfront Festival will feature over 60 acts across three stages and over 80 stallholders to provide you with fine food and wine; live music, entertainment and roving performers; art and craft market stalls; a marine trade and boating lifestyle exhibition; an on-water ‘Come & Try Zone’ and a dedicated family friendly kids’ zone all along the stunning Geelong Waterfront and in Royal Geelong Yacht Club.
Australia Day (Thursday 26th January) will see the skies light up with the Bay FM Fireworks Spectacular. Ensure you arrive early to set-up blankets and picnics along Eastern Beach’s best vantage points with your radios tuned to Bay FM (FM 93.9) to hear the simulcast soundtrack.
The Festival of Sails promises something for all, thrilling sailing action, exciting on water activities for all to try, and a great way to spend quality time with your family.
