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180 sailors from all mainland states and territories and some sailors from overseas enjoyed Australian Masters Championships at the fabulous regatta venue at Soldiers Point, Port Stephens. With beautiful clear water, good breezes, a traffic-free bay and lots of user-friendly rigging areas adjacent to accommodation what was not to like about the event.

The event was run for us by Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club who manage the Bay Sailing Centre and run major sailing events on Port Stephens. NCYC did a terrific job with 20 volunteers from Newcastle and tireless Sailing Manager Jack Buchan and Australian Sailing’s RO of the year Ken Semple calling the shots. Thanks to the NCYC and Bay Sailing Centre staff and volunteers for their efforts in delivering a great event.

On Sunday night 200 sailors and supporters enjoyed the event dinner at the Soldiers Point Bowling Club across the road from the Bay Sailing Centre. There Martin White hosted an Q & A session with Brett Beyer, Rob Lowndes, Lyndall Patterson and Christine Bridge who were Australian winners of World Masters categories at the 2025 World Masters in Italy. Australia won the ILCA trophy for most successful nation at the 2025 World Masters. The trophy is now on proud display at Middle Harbour Amateur Sailing Club.

The racing was held with three fleets ILCA 7, ILCA 6 Masters & GM, ILCA 6 Apprentices, GGMs and Legends each around 60 boats.

The first 2 days had solid afternoon sea breezes of 15 knots plus. Day 3 was lighter and saw delays due to shifting breeze and many general recalls. On Day 4 the fleets were APed ashore and just one light wind race was completed so seven of the eight scheduled races for the series with one drop.

There were 25 ILCA cubes awarded at this event and the first three placegetters in each category are listed below.

The full results are Here.

Final results for the regatta are Here.

We will have a great event with now 175 entries which you can see Here. The Sailing Instructions are Here.

Registration will be open downstairs in the club from 1400-1700 on Thursday and 0900 to 1200 Friday.

On Sunday 6.30 for 7.00 pm we have the three course sit down event dinner at the Bowling Club across the street. At the dinner we will have a special recognition of our four 2025 World Masters Champions with a Q & A lead by Martin White so do come along and catch up.

It will be very busy on Seaview Crescent in front of the club so if you are launching from this area, it is best to drop off your boat and park your trailer up near Soldiers Point Road next to the Cheeky Dog.

We have council permission to use both Kangaroo Point Reserve (north of the club) and George Reserve (south) for rigging.

You can sign on/off and get information in the following ways.

Via the Australian Laser App. This free app is available on iOS and Android from the links Here.  Select “2026 Australian Masters” from the National & District Events Box.

Alternatively you can sign on/off at the link Here and look out for updates on the Event Page at https://ilca.au/event-page/

We have a PC at the Race Office for use if needed.