Grand Prix contenders!
A couple of Rolex Sydney Hobart retirements who thought they were making their way to Geelong via Hobart are still on track to be part of…
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World Premiere of MC31 One Design at FOS
McConaghy Boats’ latest one design class will be launched at the 2016 Festival of Sails. The first two MC31 hulls are headed for Melbourne and…
Iconic Australian joins Festival of Sails
Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) has signed an historic sponsorship deal with Royal Geelong Yacht Club and the Festival of Sails. The five plus three…
New Under 25 trophy for Passage Race
The best young sailors will be acknowledged with a new trophy at the 2016 FOS. The first skipper, aged 25 or under, with a majority…
Timing is everything
We’re thrilled to have Bausele Australia join us as the official timepiece of the 2016 Festival of Sails. As Australia’s first premium watch brand what…
Lingy sets sails at RGYC
What a sport! Cameron Ling knows how to pull his weight, heading out recently with Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s Brenton Carnell and his Sydney 38…
Two National Titles at FOS 2016!
Two national championships will be decided at the 2016 Festival of Sails. One belongs to a newish class to Australia, the VX One sports boat….
International juror returns
We are delighted to welcome back acclaimed international juror, Philippe Mazard, as jury chairman for the 2016 Festival of Sails. A local from New Caledonia, Philippe…
Pace versus Grace
The owner’s blurb for his Festival of Sail’s sports boat division entry simply states: “Thompson 8. Great fun. Fast boat.” A handful of words that…
Don’t miss a beat!
Geelong’s waterfront will be rocking to the beat of the Royal Australian Navy Band during two performances at the 2016 Festival of Sails Shoreside Festival.