Royal Geelong Yacht Club | Home of the Festival of Sails2026 Open Match Racing Regatta

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026

RGYC are proud to host an Open Match Racing Regatta in September 2026, in the lead up to the 2026 Australian Youth Match Racing Championship in October. The regatta will be hosted on Club supplied RS21 yachts. Crews will consist of 4 to 5 sailors per boat and is open to participants over the age of 13.

Official Notice Board

Notice of Race

Sailing Instructions

Round Robin Pairings

Skipper	Club
Louis Tilly	Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Digby Taylor	Mornington Yacht Club
Jorja Mahoney	Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Grace Hooper	Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Michael Parks	Sandringham Yacht Club
Tom Trotman	Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club

Event Information

DATE	SCHEDULE
Saturday 12 September 2026	Registration and Weigh-In 8:30 am – 9:00 am
	Umpire & Competitor Briefing 9:00 am
	Racing from 10:00 am
Sunday 13 September 2026	Umpire & Competitor Briefing 9:00 am
	Racing from 10:00 am
	Presentations ASAP after racing

Practice sailing is open to all competitors on Friday 11th September. Boat bookings are essential to ensure all teams have equal opportunity over the day. Please contact the RGYC Sailing Office in advance.

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

Avalon Airport
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.

Dorm-style accommodation is available on site at RGYC for participants. If you would like to enquire or book a dorm, contact the Sailing Office on 0422 813 204.

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

Novetel Geelong

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong