Regatta
Enter Now for the 2026 Festival of Sails
The Festival of Sails is back for 2026 — bigger, better, and bursting with excitement both on and off the water! Entries are officially open for Australia’s premier celebration of sailing, and this year there’s an extra reason to get in early…
Enter Early for the chance to Win a Zeus SR 10” Chartplotter!
Get your entry in before 11.59pm (AEDT) on Sunday, November 30th, 2025, and you’ll automatically go in the draw to win a Zeus SR 10” Chartplotter valued at $4,999, thanks to our partners at B&G.
This cutting-edge chartplotter introduces a new 8-core processor and a redesigned interface for a smoother, faster sailing experience. Featuring easy connectivity and faster speeds, with cruising, racing and anchoring modes, it’s the perfect addition to elevate your sailing experience.
The lucky winner will be drawn during the Festival of Sails in January 2026. So not only will you be part of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest sailing regatta, but you could also sail away with incredible new tech for your boat!
But remember… you’ve got to be in it to win it!*
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About the Regatta
Join us for an unforgettable long weekend of racing and revelry at the 2026 Festival of Sails, now even bigger and better with more racing, more entertainment, and more fun.
Australia’s biggest celebration of sailing and the sea, this year’s regatta has something for every sailor. With an inclusive program catering to both rated and non-rated boats, the racing will be close, competitive, and pure sailing joy.
The festivities kick off with the Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race, Australia’s oldest sporting event, now in its 183rd year. Favourites the Mornington to Geelong Passage Race and International Cadet Sprint Series return to bring more talent of all ages from across the bay.
This year we’re also excited to host the 2026 Multihull Australian Championships, running across five action-packed days.
And it all happens off the back of the Australasian Etchells Summer Championship in Geelong just a few weeks earlier.
Once you’ve crossed the finish line, the Geelong Waterfront comes alive with three days of live music, entertainment, delicious food, and vibrant gatherings across the Regatta Village, Clubhouse Stage, the new Victorian Sailing Centre and East Village.
Whether you’re racing hard or just soaking up the waterfront energy, the Festival of Sails is set to be a weekend full of good vibes and great racing.
Enter via the link below and check out the race schedule and full festival lineup to start planning your weekend.
Or get in touch with the team at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club for more information.
We can’t wait to see you there!
(03) 5229 3705 | [email protected]
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*Early Bird competition T&Cs apply.
