Volunteer at Festival of Sails 2027

Become part of the beating heart of one of Geelong’s largest summer events.

Every year, more than 200 volunteers help bring Australia’s largest keelboat regatta to life. From supporting racing on the water to welcoming competitors and visitors on shore, our volunteers are the beating heart of the Festival.

In 2027, Festival of Sails will feature four action-packed days at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, including the Australian Yachting Championship, Australian Sports Boat Association National Championship, S80 Victorian Championship and the iconic Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race.

Whether you’ve volunteered before or are joining us for the first time, there’s a place for you. No sailing experience is required for many roles, with training and support provided where needed.

As a Festival volunteer, you’ll enjoy:

Front-row access to the Festival.
Daily catering during your shifts.
An official Festival volunteer shirt.
Access to the dedicated Volunteer Hub inside the Victorian Sailing Centre.

Register to Volunteer

Volunteer registrations for Festival of Sails 2027 are now open.

This year, volunteers can choose their preferred roles and the days they’re available through our online volunteer portal. Roles are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so we encourage you to register early to secure your preferred role.

Volunteer opportunities are divided into two areas.

Regatta

Supporting racing operations on and off the water, including race management and competitor services.

Land Festival

Supporting the Festival experience on shore, including visitor services, hospitality and event operations.

Detailed position descriptions will be available soon.

Ready to Get Started?

Getting started is easy:

Download the Volunteer Registration Guide.
Create your Volunteer.net.au account, or log in if you’re a returning volunteer.
Select your preferred roles and availability.
Submit your registration.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, we’d love to help.

Download the Volunteer Registration Guide

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