Sail Sandy 2025 – SYC

Free

Dates: Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 October 2025 · Location: Sandringham Yacht Club, Port Phillip

Sail Sandy is SYC’s season-opening, big-fleet regatta — perfect for junior sailors to kick off summer in a safe, well-run event.
Cadet class and Green Fleet are welcomed and supported all weekend.

Event Details

  • Date: 18/10/2025 9:00 am
  • Ends: 19/10/2025 5:00 pm
  • Location: SYC
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Registration for this event is handled on an external website.

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Description

Why it’s great for Cadets

  • Big-fleet experience on multiple courses with friendly vibes.
  • Green Fleet coaching available both days (included in Green Fleet entry).
  • Family-easy logistics: clear drop-off, parking and facilities on site.

Who can enter

Cadet and Cadet Green Fleet entries are accepted. All sailors must hold current Australian Sailing membership.

Key times

  • On-site registration: Sat 18 Oct, 08:00–10:00
  • Competitors’ briefing: Sat 10:00 (Sun 08:30)
  • First warning: Sat 12:00 · Sun 10:00 (no signal after 15:00 Sun)

Entry fees (guide)

  • Early-bird (to 23:59, Fri 3 Oct): $70 single-handed; $95 double-handed/J24/J70/VX One
  • SYC member early-bird: $55 single-handed; $80 double-handed/J24/J70/VX One
  • Green Fleet early-bird: $90 (includes two days of on-water coaching)
  • Late entry (from 4 Oct): $105 single-handed; $130 double-handed/J24/J70/VX One
  • Entries close: 10:00, Sat 18 Oct

How to register

  1. Open the Sail Sandy page and hit Online Entry (TopYacht).
  2. Select your class (Cadet or Cadet – Green Fleet) and complete skipper/crew & boat details.
  3. Confirm current Australian Sailing membership and accept the event terms.
  4. Pay the entry fee — aim for early-bird pricing before 3 Oct.
  5. On Saturday morning, check in on site (you’ll receive an Honorary Membership wristband for the weekend).

Handy logistics

  • Boat drop-off: Fri 17 Oct, 16:30–20:00; move trailers off-site after unloading.
  • Parking: Car/trailer parking at Trey Bit Reserve from 08:00 Sat; council parking around the club is ticketed.
  • Facilities: Change rooms at the Lou Abrahams Off The Beach Centre; canteen plus Members’ Bar open both days.
  • Presentation: After the last race on Sunday.