ABOUT THE SHARPIE
Rich history and infectious culture – the class for everyone
The Australian Sharpie Sailing Association is the governing body for Lightweight Sharpie sailing in Australia – a class with a rich history and renowned for its competitive racing and infectious off-water social culture.
With the ability to race in pretty much any breeze from 0-30 knots, the Sharpie provides extremely close and competitive racing where hard work is rewarded. The hull shape has not changed since the 60s and only minor adjustments to the rules have been made – a timeless class.
No matter how old your Sharpie is, provided it is sailed and maintained well, you can still compete at the top end of the fleet. Take a look at the ‘Boats’ section of our website to see the new and second-hand options available to you.
Entries for 2025/26 Nationals
Nationals in South Australia
The 82nd Sharpie Nationals will take place in Port Lincoln from the 28th of December 2025 to the 6th of January 2026, hosted by the Port Lincoln Yacht Club.
Entries are opening soon!
LATEST NEWS
Message from the National Measurer
From David SnoadNational Measurer, Australian Sharpies. Hello fellow Sharpie sailors, I am writing to inform you of a decision made to mitigate concerns regarding a measuring issue in our class.Over the last few years, there has been ambiguity around the...
Vale Bill Edwards
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Edwards, a beloved member of the Sharpie community and the inaugural Australian Secretary of the class, who passed away on 27 August 2024. Bill was a long-time Sharpie sailor and served as the Australian...
Creative Lab 80th Australian Sharpie Nationals Day 1
https://youtu.be/lZDIZn_6E1Y
