2027 Australian Yachting Championship
Australia’s premier IRC championship comes to Festival of Sails.
Festival of Sails is proud to host the 2027 Australian Yachting Championship, an Australian Sailing event, bringing the nation’s leading IRC yachts and crews to Port Phillip and Corio Bay for five days of championship racing, from 22-26 January.
Hosted by Royal Geelong Yacht Club in conjunction with Australian Sailing and partner club Sandringham Yacht Club, the Championship combines windward-leeward racing, special courses and the historic Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race.
From the opening races off Sandringham to the final championship battles on Corio Bay, it’s a chance to compete for national honours and experience everything that makes Festival of Sails one of Australia’s great sailing events.
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Provisional Championship Racing Schedule
22-26 January 2027
| Fri, 22nd Jan |
Sat, 23rd Jan |
Sun, 24th Jan |
Mon, 25th Jan |
Tue, 26th Jan |
Windward Leeward x 2
Sandringham Yacht Club
12:25pm start |
Melbourne to Geelong Passage
9:25 am start |
Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start |
Special Course (x2)
10:55 am start |
Windward-Leeward Course (x2)
10:55 am start |
Technical Committee inspections are scheduled for Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 January. Racing on Friday takes place off Sandringham Yacht Club, with subsequent racing on Corio Bay and Geelong Outer Harbour.
Eligibility & Entry
The Championship is open to eligible monohull yachts that meet the IRC and safety requirements outlined in the Notice of Race.
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.
An Additional Crew Incentive
The Championship includes a provision allowing eligible boats to carry one additional crew member above their IRC certificate crew limit when their crew includes qualifying female and/or youth sailors.
Check Notice of Race clause 7.3 for the precise eligibility combinations and age conditions.
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From Interstate? Get Free Berthing All January!
Make Geelong your home port this summer! Royal Geelong Yacht Club is offering complimentary berthing from 1-31 January 2027 for interstate boats entered in Festival of Sails 2027.
Whether you’re arriving early to prepare for the regatta or planning to stay on afterward, it’s a great opportunity to spend more time in Geelong and explore the region.
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
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Questions? For entry or logistical enquiries, please contact the RGYC Sailing Office at [email protected].
