d’Albora Marina Nelson Bay is the go-to place for Sail Port Stephens Passage Series and Performance Series registrations, briefings, presentations etc. Please note, this year the regatta hub will be on the marina forecourt (not Sirena Seaside, formerly Broughtons at the Bay).

The Bay Sailing Centre, Soldiers Point, is hosting the Bay Series.

Email info@sailportstephens.com.au for details.

NCYC Newcastle Port Stephens feeder race

Sunday 30 March

• Prizes 5pm or ASAP after sailing
• Bus returning to Newcastle approx 7pm

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PASSAGE SERIES (Commodores Cup)

Sunday 30 March

• Registration 1400hrs – 1700hrs at d’Albora Marina Nelson Bay forecourt

Monday 31 March

• Registration 0830hrs – 1000hrs at d’Albora Marina Nelson Bay forecourt
• Briefing 9am at forecourt (optional)
• Commodores Cup Race 1 from 10.55am
• Official Welcome Party on the beach at Bay Sailing Centre (147b Seaview Cres, Soldiers Point) *
• Live entertainment by Mick Jones and daily prizes
• Drink and food specials
• Dance the night away at Bannisters’ Cheeky Dog with entertainer Bobby C

* Free ferry departing 4pm. Return buses provided hourly at 8pm, 9pm and 10pm.

* Parking available near Bannisters Port Stephens.

Tuesday 1 April

• Daily briefing 9am at d’Albora Marina Nelson Bay forecourt
• Commodores Cup Race 2 from 10.55am
• Daily results and prizes, 4pm approx.
• Sunset Drinks sponsored by Bacardi Rum
• Live entertainment

Wednesday 2 April

• Daily briefing 9am at d’Albora Marina Nelson Bay forecourt
• Commodores Cup Race 3 from 10.55am
• Nelson Bay Street Party supported by Peter Drayton Wines
• Live entertainment from 5pm
• Prizes from 6pm at the Street Party stage, supported by Rolly Tasker Sails
• Live band “Love that Hat” from 7pm

Thursday 3 April

• Layday (Spare Day if required)

Friday 4 April 

• Daily briefing 9am at d’Albora Marina Nelson Bay forecourt
• Commodores Cup Race 4 from 10.55am
• Supported by Pantaenius
• Daily results and prizes 4pm approx
• Entertainment from 4pm

Saturday 5 April 

• Daily briefing 9am at d’Albora Marina Nelson Bay forecourt
• Commodores Cup Race 5 from 10.55am
• FREE Prizegiving and party from 6-10pm at Nelson Bay Bowling Club (63 Dowling St Nelson Bay)
• Live entertainment with Sons of Beaches
• Food and drinks at bar prices
• Dress code is ‘team shirts’ – prizes for best-dressed

PERFORMANCE SERIES

Based at d’Albora Marina Nelson Bay forecourt

Friday 25 April

• Briefing 9am
• Day 1 NSW Yachting Championships, TP52 Gold Cup, Rob Hampshire Series, InterClub 40 Challenge, Super RC Series
• Official welcome presentation from 4pm approx.
• Pantaenius prizes

Saturday 26 April

• Day 2 NSW Yachting Championships, TP52 Gold Cup, Rob Hampshire Series, InterClub Challenge, Super RC Series
• Daily prize presentation from 4pm approx.
• Sunset drinks supported by Bacardi and Hahn

Sunday 27 April

• Day 3 NSW Yachting Championships, TP52 Gold Cup, Rob Hampshire Series, InterClub Challenge, Super RC Series
• Trophy and prize presentation ASAP after sailing at Regatta HQ, d’Albora Marina Nelson Bay

Bannisters BAY SERIES

Thursday 1 May

• Registration 4-6pm at Bay Sailing Centre

Friday 2 May

• Registration 8-10am at Bay Sailing Centre
• Day 1 sports boats/J70s from 11am
• Cheeky Dog (Bannisters) from 6pm
• Daily prizes and Welcome Drink from 7pm
• Cheeky Dog live entertainment, 8pm

Saturday 3 May

• Registration from 8am-10am at Bay Sailing Centre
• Sports boats/J70s | OTB classes racing from 11am
• Cheeky Dog (Bannisters) from 6pm
• Daily prizes and Welcome Pizza from 7pm
• Cheeky Dog live entertainment, 8pm

Sunday 4 May

• Final day – all classes
• Prize presentation at Cheeky Dog ASAP after racing