Sponsors and Partners

The Festival of Sails isn’t just the largest sailing regatta in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s a dynamic celebration that lights up the Geelong Waterfront every January, drawing tens of thousands of visitors, sailors, and spectators. None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of our sponsors and partners, whose dedication helps bring this world-class event to life year after year.

This year Presented by TLC Healthcare with support from Visit Victoria and the City of Greater Geelong, our loyal partners play a vital role in creating the magic of the Festival of Sails, from the iconic Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race presented by Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, to the vibrant entertainment and experiences onshore. We are proud to collaborate with businesses and organisations who share our passion for sailing, community, and delivering unforgettable moments.

Presenting Partner: TLC Healthcare

TLC Healthcare (TLC) is one of Australia’s most innovative providers of integrated healthcare, operating 12 multi-generational healthcare precincts across Melbourne and the Geelong region. Its unique business model co-locates residential aged care, primary care medical centres with allied health, health clubs, early learning centres, registered training organisation (RTO), and commercial cafés and bars. Additionally, TLC owns and operates a Supplies business providing everyday consumables for aged care, hospitals, medical centres, early learning, and general office requirements.

Guided by its mission to lead in innovative and integrated healthcare, TLC ensures communities have access to high-quality care when and where they need it. No other provider in Australia owns and operates this breadth of services, available under the one roof, at purpose-built TLC Healthcare precincts. 

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Major Partner: Visit Victoria

This is the bit where we talk up what makes the warmer months in Victoria too good to miss. With its ancient, living First Nations culture, hit the road to discover Victoria’s untamed coastlines, rolling hills and valleys, wilderness filled with wildlife, rivers and waterfalls, and plenty more.

Not enough? There’s all the tiny towns and bustling regional centres loaded with galleries and spa retreats too. That’s a lot of very different bits within easy reach. But then again, that’s what makes Victoria. Every bit different.

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Major Partner: City of Greater Geelong

The City of Greater Geelong is Victoria’s second-largest city, located 75 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Our municipality stretches 1,247 square kilometres across unique urban, coastal and country areas. Our community often points to this mix of landscapes and the lifestyles they support as a key attraction for living in, working at and visiting Greater Geelong.

Geelong and the Bellarine is a destination that caters to every type of traveller. Enjoy golden beaches, snorkelling and learn to surf. Or indulge your adventurous spirit with mountain biking and coastal walks then unwind with long lazy lunches at wineries with water views.

Seaside towns are dotted across The Bellarine, and a trip between them will see locally owned vineyards, food producers and country hospitality. The Barwon River winds across the region, the perfect backdrop for the restaurants, playgrounds and trails alongside it.

A dazzling calendar of sport, music, cultural and foodie events stretches throughout the year. Following on from the Festival of Sails is the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. There’s the Geelong Wine Walk, Pako Festa and Portarlington Mussel Festival – something for everyone’s tastes.

For all the details and to find out what to see and do in this vibrant pocket of Victoria head to visitgeelongbellarine.com.au.

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Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong

Transform the way you travel as you step inside a brighter heart of Geelong.  
 
Situated in the centre of the CBD on Riley Street, close to Geelong Stadium and other major event venues, you’ll discover a refreshing and lively hub with 180 contemporary spacious rooms and suites, four purpose built event spaces, and flexible guest areas with a collection of dining options to suit any time of day.  

Feel invigorated from the moment you arrive as you’re greeted by our thoughtful and approachable team who specialise in providing you with a personalised service, in a place where you can relax knowing that everything you need is right at your fingertips. And, with plenty of options to keep the kids entertained, spacious rooms with fridges for storing snacks, bedding options to give everyone the space they need in a family friendly environment, even our youngest VIP’s are sure to feel right at home.

Whether you choose to stay in to make the most of our heated indoor swimming pool and fitness centre or venture out to stroll along the picturesque Geelong foreshore and explore the thriving cultural arts precinct, Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong is the perfect destination for business and leisure travel, or those that like to mix the two. 

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Club Marine

Club Marine is Australia’s largest boat insurance provider, trusted by Aussie boaties since 1959. Whether you have a jet ski, runabout, fishing boat, yacht or multi-million-dollar cruiser, Club Marine, underwritten by Allianz, has cover options to suit a variety of boats, boating lifestyles and on water activities. With Club Marine you are more than a policy holder, you become a member of the Club. 

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Power Equipment

Power Equipment is Australia’s trusted, family-owned supplier of world-leading diesel and electric engines, power technology and marine solutions. Representing an exclusive portfolio of global brands — including Yanmar, John Deere, Cox Marine, SmartgyroePropulsion, PSS Shaft Seals, Gori Propeller and Mase — we deliver the performance, reliability and innovation that keep Australia’s marine and industrial sectors moving.

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Exhibitor: Adjusta

Australia’s leading provider of Adjustable Sleep Systems to suit the home, caravan’s or boats. 

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Exhibitor: Better Living Australia

At Better Living Australia, our whole team is so amazingly passionate about health and sleep that we want to shout it from the rooftops and give all our customers the chance to reinvent the way they sleep. 

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Exhibitor: PainPod

The PainPod is an advanced TENS/EMS machine that helps with pain relief and has been designed and developed here in Australia with approval by the TGA. 

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Exhibitor: Rippleside Pools

Rippleside Pools is a Geelong based swimming pool company specialising in premium Australian made fibreglass pools. We deliver a streamlined, end to end experience from design and approvals through to installation, working closely with trusted local suppliers and surveyors. Known for quality workmanship, clear communication, and refined pool designs, Rippleside Pools creates elegant, low maintenance pools that complement modern outdoor lifestyles and coastal living. 

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Exhibitor: SailPro

SailPro is a Geelong-based sailing technology startup dedicated to making race management and on-water performance accessible to every sailor. Built for both club racers and elite competitors, SailPro provides tools such as live race tracking, countdown timers, digital compass, Time-to-Distance (LAT), RaceHub for race committees, SailoPedia, and full race-review capabilities—all from any iOS or Android device. 

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Exhibitor: Ultramatic

Ultramatic is an Australian-owned sleep health company, established in 2011, with a commitment to offering solutions to target the various issues associated with sleep health. Their innovative range of Adjustable Beds for home and travel have been designed and engineered to offer an unparalleled level of comfort, while supporting overall health and wellbeing while you sleep.

Through embracing innovation and the latest technology, Ultramatic prides itself on its unmatched quality in design and construction, making their Adjustable Beds a true ‘forever bed’ investment. Ultramatic is also one of the largest premium distributors of ResMed CPAP therapy products in Australia, including home and travel CPAP devices, in addition to a range of accessories such as batteries and chargers.

Ultramatic boasts a clear and simple mission; to provide innovative and superior sleep health solutions that will make a positive difference to its customer’s quality of sleep. 

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