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The racing events are for the action orientated. These events are designed for sailors of all levels, including new sailors and we work together as a race crew, using a full wardrobe of sails, to compete to the best of our ability. Having fun is still the primary focus.
2024 Racing calendar
ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART yacht RACE / 630NM / 25 DEC 2024 - 2 JAN 2025 / 8 DAYs / Admiral’s Advantage: $13,750 / SIlver Fern, Salt Lines & Merit: CREW full waitlist only
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Race is one of the toughest and most respected ocean races in the world. It’s the only major race that starts in a harbour, takes in a passage and finishes in a river. This will be the 79th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, with a fleet in excess of 100 yachts expected. The electric pre-race village atmosphere at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) followed by the excitement of the build-up to the start on Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day is hard to describe.
2025 Racing calendar
SAILGP AUCKLAND & HAURAKI GULF, NEW ZEALAND / 60NM / 12 - 20 JAN 2025 / 8 DAYs / CRUISE & SAILGP Auckland REGATTA / SEA MASTER’S SAVER $5,250 / Te Kaihōpara: CREW POSITIONS AVAILABLE
This 7-day event starts with with 4-days of exploring and enjoying some of the magical islands of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, followed by 3-days of high adrenalin yacht racing at SailGP Auckland, to round out the week on the classic yacht Te Kaihōpara.
SAILGP AUCKLAND / 17 - 19 JAN 2025 / 3 DAYS / SPECTATOR EVENt / FIRST MATE'S DEAL FROM $236 PER DAY / Sea Breeze III: LIMITED positions AVAILABLE
SailGP Auckland is set to kick off for the first time ever in Auckland, on the 17th of January 2025. Join us onboard for a full day on the water, for this incredible event. Attending a SailGP event is a thrilling experience that immerses spectators in the high-speed world of professional sailing. As the world's fastest sail racing series, SailGP features cutting-edge F50 catamarans that can reach speeds of over 50 knots (90 km/hr). The excitement begins as soon as you arrive, with a vibrant atmosphere buzzing with anticipation.
sydney to gold coast yacht RACE / 384nm / 23 - 30 jul 2025 / 7 DAys / FIRST MATES DEAL $3,750 / Merit: CREW POSITIONS AVAILABLE
The Sydney to Gold Coast Yacht Race is one of Australia’s premier offshore sailing events, offering competitors an exhilarating 384-nautical-mile journey along the stunning New South Wales and Queensland coastlines. In 2025, this highly anticipated race will once again challenge sailors to showcase their skills, endurance, and tactical prowess as they navigate changing weather conditions and strategic obstacles on the way to the Gold Coast.
gold coast to mackay yacht RACE / 520nm / 28 jul - 4 aug 2025 / 7 DAys / FIRST MATES DEAL $3,750 / Merit: CREW POSITIONS AVAILABLE
The Southport Yacht Club’s, Gold Coast to Mackay Yacht Race is an exhilarating offshore sailing event that draws sailors and spectators from all over the world. Spanning approximately 520 nautical miles, this challenging race offers a perfect blend of coastal and open sea sailing, making it a thrilling experience for seasoned sailors and an inspiring spectacle for enthusiasts.
airlie beach RACE WEEK / 5 - 14 AUG 2025 / 9 DAYs / sailing REGATTA / FIRST MATES DEAL $4,750 / Merit: CREW POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Airlie Beach Race Week is the ultimate combination of spectacular island racing and evening fun ashore. Run out of the Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach in the Whitsunday Islands, the race week spans 6 races around the island over 7 days, with a fun filled lay-day in the middle. With more than 120 - 140 yachts racing in sparking blue waters, filled with whales, turtles and dolphins, it’s one of our favourite regattas.
HAMILTON ISLAND RACE WEEK / 14 - 24 AUG 2025 / 10 DAYs / sailing REGATTA / CAPTAINS CHOICE $5,750 / Merit: cREW full waitlist only
Participating in the Hamilton Island Race Week in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef in the Whitsunday Islands is an exhilarating experience that combines competitive sailing with the stunning beauty of one of the world's most idyllic sailing destinations. Join the race crew, led by our very own Olympic, Volvo Ocean Race, World Speed Record, Match Racing and ‘Maidan’ Skipper; Sharon Ferris-Choat for a week of high adrenalin racing on the water and fun ashore.
Magnetic Island RACE WEEK / 26 AUG - 3 sep 2025 / 9 DAYs / sailing REGATTA / FIRST MATES DEAL $4,750 / Merit: CREW POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Magnetic Island Race Week is the ultimate combination of spectacular island racing and evening fun ashore. Run out of the Maggie Island Marina, in North Queensland, the race week spans 6 races around the island and bays over 6 days, with a fun filled lay-day in the middle. With more than 70 yachts racing in sparking blue waters, filled with whales, turtles and dolphins, it’s one of our favourite regattas.
Trans-Tasman SYDNEY Auckland yacht RACE / 1,270NM / 7 - 22 Oct 2025 / 10 DAYs / FIRST MATES DEAL $11,750 / Merit: CREW positions available
For just the second time in decades we will see a fully crewed Category 1 yacht race from Australia to New Zealand. The race will start on Sydney Harbour and finish in the Auckland Harbour. This challenging race is open to offshore cruising and racing yachts in the IRC and PHS divisions. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) and Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) are excited to announce their partnership for the 1,270nm Sydney to Auckland event.
ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART yacht RACE / 630NM / 25 DEC 2025 - 2 JAN 2026 / 8 DAYs / Captains choice $13,750 / SIlver Fern: last 3 CREW positions available
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Race is one of the toughest and most respected ocean races in the world. It’s the only major race that starts in a harbour, takes in a passage and finishes in a river. This will be the 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, with a fleet in excess of 100 yachts expected. The electric pre-race village atmosphere at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) followed by the excitement of the build-up to the start on Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day is hard to describe.
ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART yacht RACE / 630NM / 25 - 31 dec 2025 / 6 DAYs / FIRST MATEs deal $12,750 / merit: CREW positions available
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Race is one of the toughest and most respected ocean races in the world. It’s the only major race that starts in a harbour, takes in a passage and finishes in a river. This will be the 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, with a fleet in excess of 100 yachts expected. The electric pre-race village atmosphere at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) followed by the excitement of the build-up to the start on Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day is hard to describe.
HAMILTON ISLAND RACE WEEK / 13 - 23 AUG 2026 / 10 DAY / sailing REGATTA / FIRST MATEs deal $5,250 / Merit: CREW POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Participating in the Hamilton Island Race Week in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef in the Whitsunday Islands is an exhilarating experience that combines competitive sailing with the stunning beauty of one of the world's most idyllic sailing destinations. Join the race crew, led by our very own Olympic, Volvo Ocean Race, World Speed Record, Match Racing and ‘Maidan’ Skipper; Sharon Ferris-Choat for a week of high adrenalin racing on the water and fun ashore.
Payment options:
Option 1: 50% deposit payable following the approval of your booking. Balance of 50% is payable 60 days before departure.
Option 2: 20% deposit payable following the approval of your booking. Balance payable in equal weekly automatic payments.
Option 3: 100% payable if less than 60 days until departure.