2025/26 SEASON
An exciting new State Championship program for Season 2025/26
Following a fantastic season of Sharpie sailing in South Australia last season that included an adventure into central Queensland we had a great season of racing. The SA Sharpies community is now ready to get back into it for this coming season. Our State Championship will comprise of 3 regattas prior to the National Championships in Port Linconl. Leg 1 – Port Lincoln Yacht Club, Leg 2 – Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club, Leg – 3 – Adelaide Sailing Club.
The SA Sharpie association remains committed to making the sport available to all and would like to confirm the 2025/26 season, boats with junior skippers (under 21 at 30 June 2025) will receive their membership absolutely FREE, a great incentive for young sailors.
Sharpies in South Australia
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2025/26 EVENTS
Frostbite Regatta – Port Lincoln Yacht Club
June 7-8
Don’t miss out on the pre-season classic, the Port Lincoln Frostbite Regatta is not one to miss. Come and check out the 82nd Australian Sharpie Nationals Venue over the June long weekend.
SA Sharpies States Leg 1 – Port Lincoln Yacht Club
October 4-5
Don’t miss out on the opening event of the SA Sharpies season as we head to the famed Port Lincoln Yacht Club. Come to the center of the universe and race against some of the best Sharpie Sailors in the country.
Entries into the State Championship are included in your registration with the State Association, will be open in September for this coming season.
FRED NEILL MEMORIAL RACE – Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club
October 31
Don’t miss out on a rare Friday afternoon sail as we honor a Sharpie Legend, Fred Neill. Head to the Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club for our annual Fred Neil Memorial Race.
SA Sharpies States Leg 2 –
Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club
November 1-2
The second leg of the 2025/26 SA Sharpies States will be hosted by Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club on the 1st and 2nd of November 2025.
SA Sharpies States Leg 2 – Adelaide Sailing Club
December 6-7
The last leg of the 2025/26 SA Sharpies States will be hosted by Adelaide Sailing Club on the 6th and 7th of December 2025. This regatta will be the last in our State Championships.
82ND AUSTRALIAN SHARPIE NATIONALS – Port Lincoln Yacht Club
December 28th to January 6th
Shuck it, it’s Lincoln! We look forward hosting the Australian Sharpie Nationals at the Port Lincoln Yach Club.
Head over to the official Nationals webpage for all the info
STATE CONSTITUTION
The ‘Australian Sharpie Sailing Association – South Australian Divison’, more commonly refered to as ‘SA Sharpies’, operates as a division of the national association, while also maintaining its own constitution and regulations for use in South Australia.
UPCOMING SA SHARPIE COMMITTEE MEETING
26th March 2025
The SA Sharpie Committee meet once monthly on the last Wednesday of each month.