2027 ASBA National Championships

The Australian Sports Boat Association (ASBA) National Championships are heading to Corio Bay for Festival of Sails 2027!

Join sports boat sailors from across Australia for four days of competitive windward-leeward racing, national titles on the line and all the atmosphere of Festival of Sails, hosted by Royal Geelong Yacht Club.

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Provisional Championship Racing Schedule

Date	Racing	First Warning Signal
Sat, 23 Jan	Windward-Leeward Racing	11:55 am
Sun, 24 Jan	Windward-Leeward Racing	10:55 am
Mon, 25 Jan	Windward-Leeward Racing	10:55 am
Tue, 26 Jan	Windward-Leeward Racing	9:55 am

The Championship provides for a maximum of 10 races. The final race schedule and course details will be confirmed in the Sailing Instructions.

Eligibility & Entry

The Championship is open to eligible sports boats complying with the ASBA constitution and championship requirements and Australian Sailing Special Regulations Part 1, Category 6.

Racing and scoring will follow ASBA rules, with championship trophies awarded for ORC Club and PHS.

Entry fee: $390 per boat
Standard entries close: Sunday 3 January 2027. Late entries are subject to acceptance and additional fees.

Please note that the Notice of Race and Official Notice Board are the authoritative sources for all official race information and documents. In the event of any discrepancies, these documents take precedence.

Bringing Your Boat to Geelong?

If your sports boat requires trailer rigging, craning, storage or derigging, include these requirements and your planned arrival and departure dates during the entry process.

Off-site trailer storage will be provided, with allocated areas managed by the Organising Authority.

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Make The Most Of Your Festival

There’s plenty happening when the racing finishes. Catch up with fellow sailors in the Sailors Lounge, explore the waterfront festivities and make race days easier with pre-ordered lunches and official Festival merchandise.

Competitor Essentials

• Sailors Lounge: Your place to unwind and catch up after racing.
• Race-Day Lunches: Pre-order convenient lunches for your crew.
• Official Merchandise: Explore the 2027 collection, including personalised merchandise.
• Launching & Storage: Bringing your sports boat by trailer? Advise of craning, rigging and storage requirements during entry.
• Plan your stay in Geelong

For entry or logistical enquiries, contact the RGYC Sailing Office at [email protected].

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