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Join Us From 22-26 January 2027

Welcome to the Festival of Sails Competitor Hub, your central destination for everything you need before, during and after the regatta.

Festival Of Sails is set for the 184th edition of the iconic Passage Race, bringing together hundreds of yachts and thousands of sailors to Geelong. Join us as we celebrate oldest continuous sporting event and the Southern Hemisphere’s largest keelboat sailing regatta.

Whether you’re planning your campaign, entering your boat, reviewing race documents or checking results throughout the event, you’ll find all the key information right here.

Important Dates:

2027 Australian Yachting Championship: 22-26 January.

2027 Australian Sports Boat Association National Championship: 23-26 January.

2027 S80 Victorian Championship: 23-26 January.

All other series within Festival of Sails will run for their regular 1, 2 or 3 day programs.

Two boats racing at Festival of Sails 2026, with crew sitting over the edge of one boat. Entries at open and how to enter information is now online for the 2027 event.

Entry Guide

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x Two boats racing at Festival of Sails 2026, with crew sitting over the edge of one boat. Entries at open and how to enter information is now online for the 2027 event.

Entry Guide

Everything you need to enter Festival of Sails 2027, including key dates, entry requirements, series information, Notice of Race details and guidance through the TopYacht entry process.

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Sailors wave from their boat at the 2026 Festival of Sails. Entries for the 2027 are open now and the Notice of Race has been released.

Notice of Race

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x Sailors wave from their boat at the 2026 Festival of Sails. Entries for the 2027 are open now and the Notice of Race has been released.

Notice of Race

Access the Official NOR, with key entry dates, championship and series overviews, plus links to the official Notice of Race and competitor resources.

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A photo of the fleet at the 2024 Australian Yachting Championship. Photo by Promocean Media.

2027 Australian Yachting Championship

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x A photo of the fleet at the 2024 Australian Yachting Championship. Photo by Promocean Media.

2027 Australian Yachting Championship

Compete in the 2027 Australian Yachting Championship at Festival of Sails, bringing Australia’s leading IRC yachts and crews together for four days of championship racing on Corio Bay, including the iconic Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race.

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Festival of Sails Danielle Fraser skippers Jac Hoi at the wheel.

Race Schedule

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x Festival of Sails Danielle Fraser skippers Jac Hoi at the wheel.

Race Schedule

Explore the full Festival of Sails 2027 race schedule, featuring four days of racing including the Australian Yachting Championship, Australian Sport Boat Association Australian Championship, S80 Victorian Championship and the iconic Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race.

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Race officials monitoring results and protests as part of race management and regatta services at Festival of Sails 2026.

Regatta Services

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x Race officials monitoring results and protests as part of race management and regatta services at Festival of Sails 2026.

Regatta Services

Located at the heart of Regatta Village, Regatta Services is your central hub for competitor support, from arrival after the Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race through to race management enquiries and event information.

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An aerial view of Royal Geelong Yacht Club's main marina at Festival of Sails, full of spectators and boats.

Marina & Berthing

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x An aerial view of Royal Geelong Yacht Club's main marina at Festival of Sails, full of spectators and boats.

Marina & Berthing

Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s marina provides the base for Festival of Sails competitors, with berthing options, marina facilities and direct access to the race village, competitor services and onshore facilities.

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Three sailing competitors in Festival of Sails 2026

Competitor Ticketing

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x Three sailing competitors in Festival of Sails 2026

Competitor Ticketing

Everything you need to know about Festival access wristbands, including collection details, crew allocations and the exclusive benefits available to registered Festival of Sails competitors.

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Sailors gather on the balcony of the Victorian Sailing Centre, soaking up the atmosphere of Festival of Sails from the Sailors Lounge.

Sailors Lounge

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x Sailors gather on the balcony of the Victorian Sailing Centre, soaking up the atmosphere of Festival of Sails from the Sailors Lounge.

Sailors Lounge

Created exclusively for Festival of Sails competitors and their guests, the Sailors Lounge is the perfect place to relax after racing, enjoy a drink and take in uninterrupted views across the Regatta Village and Main Stage.

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A merchandise rack with Festival of Sails merchandise, shirts and apparel on it. Customised for each year and available for sale in 2027 for competitors.

Official Festival Apparel

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x A merchandise rack with Festival of Sails merchandise, shirts and apparel on it. Customised for each year and available for sale in 2027 for competitors.

Official Festival Apparel

Discover Official Festival of Sails competitor apparel, designed for skippers and crews, with personalised options and information on ordering and collection.

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Lady & the Fox Bakehouse products on a table. Bakehouse will provide grab and go lunch packs for competitors during Festival of Sails 2027.

Pre-Ordered Grab And Go Lunch Packs

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x Lady & the Fox Bakehouse products on a table. Bakehouse will provide grab and go lunch packs for competitors during Festival of Sails 2027.

Pre-Ordered Grab And Go Lunch Packs

New to 2027. Learn about competitor lunch packs, designed to make it easy for skippers and crews to stay fuelled throughout the regatta. 

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