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.

Registration times: Friday from 8.00am

Briefings: 8.30am Fri-Sun

* The race office will send SMS updates to skippers.

Marinas: d’Albora 4984 1333 | The Anchorage 4981 4975 | Soldiers Point 4982 7445

Media: Email jensailportstephens@gmail.com or phone 0407 387 302.

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

• 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.

• 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

• For boats that want to race but not under IRC
• Handicapped on previous/known performance for the boat or type of boat.
• Handicaps adjusted after each race.
• Courses a combination of around nearby islands and inside Port Stephens.
• YA Category 5 safety regulations apply
• Cruising category is for boats more suited to cruising rather than racing
• Spinnaker and non-spinnaker boats together

• Trailable Yachts, inc VX One and Sport Boats, are able to be trailed, launched and retrieved on a road-legal trailer.