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Sail Airlie 2026

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Whitsunday Sailing Club
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Whitsunday Sailing Club
Event Date
3-6 April, 2026
April 3, 2026
Price

Sail Airlie 2026 is a sailing regatta for all classes of all "Off the Beach" dinghies and catamarans classes, including Windsurfers and a "Green Fleet".

Here's how to find your AS number if you need it: https://www.sailing.org.au/member-finder

This year, we are also hosting the Waszp QLD State Championships and Nationals to follow. Registration for the Waszps is via the https://racehub.waszp.com/eventdetail/595

Registration for Sail Airlie

Early Bird entries $90 for Senior/ $60 for Junior / $30 for Green Fleet (prior to the 15th March, 2026). Entries before March 15 will also include Whitsunday Sailing Club Social Membership with 10% off all food and beverages at the restaurant and bar for the duration of the Regatta.

A late fee kicks in on Monday, 16 March, 2026. $120 for Senior/ $90 for Junior/ $60 for Green Fleet.

The event will be conducted over the Easter period, with racing scheduled from Saturday, 4th April, through to Monday, 6th April.

Australian Sailing Coaching Clinic from 7 -9 April is a separate registration to this regatta.  Note that this is NOT a learn to sail program, but is aimed at improving the racing skills of participants.  Further details and registration at https://www.sailing.org.au/events/337402

Offsite Trailer Parking will be available, more details in NOR

Charter Boats are available through registration. WSC has Tackers, Open Skiffs, Fevas, Optimists, 29'r, 49'r, and National E's available for hire. Link is in the registration.

Accommodation

We have both Kipara Rainforest Retreat and Tasman Holiday Park supporting us with discount codes for Sail Airlie – great news for our competitors.

Tasman Holiday Park- 15% discount Minimum 3 night stay required, please call 07 4860 1700 and say you are part of Sail Airlie Regatta. https://tasmanholidayparks.com/au/airlie-beach/

Kipara Rainforest Retreat- Discount code: SAILKIPARA10, 10% discount available between 1-12 April. https://kipara.com.au/

Camping - Please note that we will have limited camping spots available, tents only link will be available soon. Please send enquiries to sailing@whitsundaysailingclub.com.au.

If you are interested in Volunteering for the event, please register here and we will get in touch closer to the event!

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