Description
Northern Port Phillip’s flat-water playground hosts the 64th International Cadet Australian Championship over the summer holidays. A full week of measurement, practice, opening ceremony and championship racing—run jointly by RGYC and the International Cadet Class of Australia. (Royal Geelong Yacht Club)
Why it’s great for Cadets
- Serious, supportive regatta: Up to 12 championship races with world-class race ops on Corio Bay.
- Nationals energy: Opening & closing ceremonies, stacked daily program, and strong junior fleet culture. (Royal Geelong Yacht Club)
- Pathway stakes: Results count toward selection for the 2026 International Cadet Worlds (per ICCA policy).
Key times
- Sun 28 Dec: Registration & Measurement
- Mon 29 Dec: Registration & Measurement · Practice Race · Opening Ceremony
- Tue 30 Dec – Wed 31 Dec: Championship Racing
- Thu 1 Jan: Reserve Day
- Fri 2 Jan – Sun 4 Jan: Championship Racing · Presentation/Closing on Sun 4 Jan (no warning signal after 14:00 on final day). (Royal Geelong Yacht Club)
Entry fees
- Standard entry: $380 per boat (includes Opening Ceremony for helm & crew).
- Late fee: +$100 if entered after 30 November 2025 (late entries accepted to 21 December 2025).
How to register
- Open the Online Entry (TopYacht). (Top Yacht)
- Complete skipper/crew & boat details and upload required docs (insurance and Parent Consent Form) before the end of registration on Mon 29 Dec.
- Confirm club/class memberships (Australian Sailing + State ICCA) and pay the fee.
Handy logistics
- Venue & courses: Racing on Corio Bay; trapezoid or windward/leeward courses (per SIs).
- Measurement: Boats attend during allocated times; present current certificate with buoyancy endorsements; sails pre-measured by State Measurer.
- Support boats: Must register via TopYacht and meet Victorian safety requirements. (Top Yacht)
- Staying close: Multiple accommodation options within walking distance of RGYC (Deakin Waterfront, Novotel, Oaks). (Royal Geelong Yacht Club)
Event links:
- Official Notice Board (NOR, SIs, updates) (Top Yacht)
- Online Entry & Support-boat registration (Top Yacht)
- Event page (overview, schedule, accommodation) (Royal Geelong Yacht Club)
- Entry list (live) (Top Yacht)
