Which Class For Me

Race Information

Broughtons at the Bay function centre on Level 1 of d’Albora Marina Nelson Bay is the yacht club ‘hub’ for Sail Port Stephens. It’s where to head for registrations, briefings, daily prize draws, protests and post-race fun.

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Registration times: Sunday April 3 – 2pm to 5pm

Monday April 4 – 8.30am to 5pm

Thursday April 7 – 2pm to 5pm

Friday April 8 – 8.30am to 10am | Tasars 9.30am at Bay Sailing Centre

Saturday April 9 – 9am at Bay Sailing Centre for Off-the-Beach classes

Briefings: From approximately 10am Mon-Wed and from 9am Fri-Sun at Broughtons
regatta centre.

* The race office will send SMS updates to skippers.

Media: rothfield@gmail.com or phone 0487617055.

The information below is an overview of the different classes available for Sail Port Stephens and intended as a guide only.

Commodores Cup

Cruisy racing

For all types of cruising yachts
Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker boats
Handicapped on previous/known performance for the boat or the type of boat
Non-Spinnaker boats handicapped accordingly.
Handicaps adjusted after each race
Never more than one race per day
Most course marks are mostly fixed marks with some laid buoys.
Some races around nearby islands
YA Category 5 safety regulations apply.

Yachting NSW Championships

For the top class racers – may be split into divisions if needed
Handicapped using IRC – Mostly windward/leeward courses in the area to the north of Cabbage Tree Island. Includes Broughton Island Passage Race when conditions allow.
YA Category 5 safety regulations apply