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Join the crew for the racing experience of a lifetime aboard our high-performance IMOCA Open 60 Awen or the 72-foot Silver Fern. From coastal sprints and offshore challenges to iconic events like the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, our racing calendar is packed with thrilling opportunities. Full training is provided, and sailors of all ages and skill levels are welcome to be part of the action. Explore upcoming races and take your sailing to the next level. To see all events, review the Sailing Calendar. Manual trip booking form and custom payment plan options available here. View Trip Reviews.
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2025 - 2027 racing calendar
Rolex Sydney Hobart Race | Australia
25 - 31 Dec 2025 | 8 Nights | 630nm
Price: from AUD$13,750 - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Full payment required
Yacht: Silver Fern
Ocean Race
Options: Max 12 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
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 edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, with a fleet in excess of 100 yachts expected.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Race | Australia
25 - 31 Dec 2025 | 6 Nights | 630nm
Price: from AUD$17,750 - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Ocean Race
Options: 9 Single Berths / Shared Cabins
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.
2026 racing calendar
Trans-Tasman Sydney to Auckland Race
24 Feb - 11 Mar 2026 | 15 Nights | 1,270nm
Price: from AUD$13,750
Book from $4,950 deposit / Balance on 2/1/26
Yacht: Awen
Ocean Race
Options: 10 Single Berths / Shared Cabins
For just the third 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.
Twin Reefs Training Bootcamp | Australia
26 Apr - 4 May 2026 | 8 Nights | 720nm
Price: from $3,750
Book from $1,140 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 26/1/26
Yacht: Awen
Sailing Passage
Options: Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The 720nm offshore training camp, is designed for sailors eager to elevate their racing and seamanship skills. This a 320nm voyage from the Brisbane into the Tasman Sea, rounding Middleton and Elizabeth Reef’s and finishing the 320nm return leg to Brisbane.
Sydney to Gold Coast Yacht Race | Australia
22 - 29 Jul 2026 | 7 Nights | 384nm
Price: from AUD$5,250
Book from $1,320 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 23/1/26
Yacht: Awen
Coastal Yacht Race
Options: Single Berth | Maximum berths: 9
The Sydney to Gold Coast Yacht Race is one of Australia’s premier offshore sailing events, offering a thrilling 384-nautical-mile challenge along the stunning east coast. In the next edition of the race, sailors will once again test their skills, endurance, and strategy as they navigate changing weather conditions and tactical obstacles on the journey north.
Gold Coast to Mackay Yacht Race | Australia
27 Jul - 3 Aug 2026 | 7 Nights | 520nm
Price: from AUD$5,250
Book from $1,320 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 27/1/26
Yacht: Awen
Cat 2 Ocean Race
Options: Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The Gold Coast to Mackay Yacht Race, hosted by Southport Yacht Club, is a premier offshore challenge along Australia’s east coast. Starting in vibrant Southport, the course heads north through open sea and coastal waters to tropical Mackay, drawing both seasoned racers and ambitious newcomers.
Airlie Beach Race Week | Australia
3 - 14 Aug 2026 | 11 Nights
Price: from AUD$5,750
Book from $1,700 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 4/2/26
Yacht: Awen
Sailing Regatta
Options: Regatta Crew / Accommodation Ashore
Airlie Beach Race Week is the ultimate mix of spectacular island racing and lively evenings ashore. Run out of Whitsunday Sailing Club, the regatta features six races over seven days, including a mid-week lay-day to relax, explore, or enjoy the festivities. With 120–150 yachts competing in turquoise waters teeming with whales, turtles, and dolphins, it’s one of our all-time favourite events.
Hamilton Island Race Week | Australia
13 - 23 Aug 2026 | 10 Nights
Price: from AUD$6,750
Book from $2,010 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 15/2/26
Yacht: Awen
Sailing Regatta
Options: Regatta Crew / Accommodation Ashore
‘Hammo’ Race Week is an exhilarating experience, that combines competitive sailing with the stunning beauty of one of the world's most idyllic sailing destinations. Join our race crew for a week of high adrenalin racing on the water and fun ashore.
Magnetic Island Race Week | Australia
25 Aug - 3 Sep 2026 | 9 Nights
Price: from AUD$6,250
Book from $1,540 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 27/2/26
Yacht: Awen
Sailing Regatta
Options: Regatta Crew / Accommodation Ashore
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 islands over 6 days, with a lay-day in the middle.
Twin Reefs Training Bootcamp | Australia
5 - 15 Nov 2026 | 10 Nights | 830nm
Price: from $5,250
Book from $1,320 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 17/5/26
Yacht: Awen
Ocean Passage
Options: Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The 830nm offshore training camp, is designed for sailors eager to elevate their racing and seamanship skills. This a 320nm voyage from the Brisbane into the Tasman Sea, rounding Middleton and Elizabeth Reef’s and finishing with a 510nm leg to Sydney.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race | Australia
25 - 31 Dec 2026 | 6 Nights | 630nm
Price: from AUD$17,750 - SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST
Book from $4,445 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 26/6/26
Yacht: Awen
Ocean Race
Options: 9 Single Berths / Shared Cabins
This race is one of the toughest and most respected ocean races in the world. It’s the only 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.
2027 racing calendar
Sydney to Noumea Yacht Race
25 May - 4 Jun 2027 | 10 Nights | 1,064nm
Price: from AUD$6,750
Book from $1,980 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 24/11/26
Yacht: Awen
Ocean Race
Options: 9 Single Berths / Shared Cabins
Set sail on an epic 1,064-nautical-mile blue water classic from Sydney to Nouméa, New Caledonia. This premier ocean race is a true test of endurance, strategy, and seamanship, taking crews from the rugged coastline of Australia across the Tasman and Coral Seas to the tropical paradise of Nouméa.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race | Australia
25 - 31 Dec 2027 | 8 Nights | 630nm
Price: from AUD$13,750
Book from $3,460 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 26/6/27
Yacht: Silver Fern
Ocean Race
Options: Max 12 Single Berths, Shared Cabins
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 edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, has a fleet in excess of 100 yachts expected, ranging from 36 to 100 foot in length. 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 | Australia
25 - 31 Dec 2027 | 6 Nights | 630nm
Price: from AUD$17,750
Book from $4,430 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 26/6/27
Yacht: Awen
Ocean Race
Options: 9 Single Berths / Shared Cabins
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 edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, has a fleet in excess of 100 yachts expected, ranging from 36 to 100 foot in length. 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.
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