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2026 Australian Youth Match Racing Championship

Wednesday 21 to Sunday 25 October 2026

RGYC, in collaboration with Australian Sailing, are proud to host the 2026 Australian Youth Match Racing Championship on the clubs fleet of RS21 yachts. Crews will consist of 4 to 5 sailors per boat and is open to participants under the age of 23.

An Open Match Racing Regatta is scheduled for 12 & 13 September 2026 as a lead in event.

Official Notice Board

Notice of Race

Sailing Instructions – Available 20 October 2026

SkipperClubWorld Sailing Youth Match Racing Ranking
James HayhoeRoyal Sydney Yacht Squadron4
Ben CrafoordCruising Yacht Club of Australia6
Massimo HendersonRoyal Sydney Yacht Squadron17
Louis TillyRoyal Prince Alfred Yacht Club20
Fraser BakerCruising Yacht Club of South Australia22
Angus CameronRoyal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club350
Conall GreenRoyal Geelong Yacht ClubUnranked
Jorja MahoneyRoyal Geelong Yacht ClubUnranked
Theresa MortonHobsons Bay Yacht ClubUnranked
Digby TaylorMornington Yacht ClubUnranked

Event Information

DATESCHEDULE
Wednesday 21 October 2026Registration and Weigh-In 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Practice Racing 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Welcome 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday 22 October 2026Competitor Briefing 8:30 am
Racing from 10:00 am
Friday 23 October 2026Competitor Briefing 8:30 am
Racing from 10:00 am
Saturday 24 October 2026Competitor Briefing 8:30 am
 Racing from 10:00 am
Sunday 25 October 2026Competitor Briefing 8:30 am
 Racing from 10:00 am
 Presentations ASAP after racing

All competitors will be invited to participate in practice racing on Wednesday 21 October included in the event entry fee. Boat bookings are essential to ensure all teams have equal opportunity over the day.

Geelong is serviced by Avalon Airport (30-minute drive) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airpot (65-minute drive)

Avalon Airport
Participants can request an airport pickup by RGYC Members for all flights arriving at Avalon Airport. Bookings are essential through the Sailing Office. Alternatively, Taxi/Uber options are available.

Melbourne Airport
Gul Geelong provides an effective bus shuttle from Melbourne Airport to multiple sites in Geelong for $39 one way / $72 return per person.

There are a wide range of accommodation options within a short walk, bike or drive from RGYC, from University apartment, hotels and caravan parks. Below are just a few options.

Deakin University Waterfront Campus
R Hotel
Vue
Novotel Geelong
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong

Contact

For more information please contact RGYC

RGYC Sailing Office
(03) 5229 3705
0422 813 204
sailing@rgyc.com.au