# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Australia Day weekend Regatta 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am – Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 am
- **Event Description**: ? 2026 Australia Day Weekend Regatta – Shellharbour Marina

 

Join Wollongong Yacht Club for a huge three-day celebration of sailing over the Australia Day long weekend!

From 24–26 January 2026, Shellharbour Marina will come alive as yachts from across the region compete in five races ranging from fast “round-the-cans” action to a scenic coastal race.

 

Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or bringing the family along to watch from the foreshore, it’s an event packed with fun, competition, and a great marina atmosphere.

 

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?️ Regatta Overview

•Dates: Saturday 24 – Monday 26 January 2026

•Location: Shellharbour Marina, Shell Cove

•Format: 5 races over 3 days

•Racing Area: Shellharbour coastal waters

•Entry Fee:

•$100 block entry (all 5 races – eligible for overall prizes)

•$30 single-race entry (daily prizes only)

 

Entries via SailSys are open now:

?https://app.sailsys.com.au/club/82/entry/series/5217/pricing

 

Skippers must hold current Australian Sailing membership or obtain a SailPass, and ensure all Persons on Board are registered in SailSys before each race.

 

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? Daily & Overall Prizes

•Daily Race Prizes: Rum, wine & beer

•Overall Regatta:

? 1st – $600

? 2nd – $400

? 3rd – $200

 

Presentations will be held each afternoon at the marina, with the major awards presented on Australia Day following the BBQ lunch.

 

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? Schedule Highlights

 

Saturday 24 January

•10:00 – Briefing

•11:00 – Race 1

•13:30 – Race 2

•17:30 – Presentation

 

Sunday 25 January

•09:00 – Briefing

•10:00 – Race 3

•12:30 – Race 4 (Coastal Challenge)

•18:00 – Presentation

 

Monday 26 January (Australia Day)

•09:00 – Briefing

•10:00 – Race 5

•12:30 – BBQ & Overall Presentation

 

Full details available in the Notice of Race. Sailing Instructions will be published by 23 January on the WYC website and SailSys noticeboard.

 

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⚓ Shellharbour Marina Facilities

 

Shellharbour Marina is a modern waterfront hub offering restaurants, bars, supermarket, amenities, and easy access to the race course. Perfect for crews, families, and spectators.

 

Marina Contact – Bookings & Enquiries

 

Shellharbour Marina

? Shell Cove, NSW

? 02 4250 4100

(For berth bookings, visitor enquiries, and marina services)

 

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? Regatta Contacts

 

Wollongong Yacht Club – Race Management

Race Officer: Travis Green


✉️ sailing@wyc.org.au

? www.wyc.org.au
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wollongong/australia-day-weekend-regatta/200029330711848
- **Event Categories**: sports, australia-day, contests, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029330711848?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=wollongong-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Wollongong
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Shellharbour Marina
- **lat**: -34.589013194984
- **long**: 150.86600661278
- **full address**: Shellharbour Marina, 13 Marina Dr,Wollongong,NSW,Australia

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Wollongong Yacht Club (https://allevents.in/org/wollongong-yacht-club/27215369)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Shellharbour Marina, 13 Marina Dr,Wollongong,NSW,Australia
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Wollongong Yacht Club
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, australia-day, contests, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Australia Day weekend Regatta  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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