The Engine Reco and Parts SB20 Northen Regatta see's three of Australians top SB20 teams coming north, to boost the northern fleet. In Karabos - Nick Rogers, Porco Rosso - Paul McCartney and Ares - Eirini Marios, joining Honcho, Bluey and Persian Princess.
That time of the year is here, the Ocean Racing Classics are upon us and again PDYC yachts and members are at the forefront of contesting offshore races, continuing a long tradition for the PDYC membership.
Tempting fate and touching wood as I type, but we may be in for some lighter winds for the coming weekend, as we prepare for another exciting weekend of sailing. We are especially excited to have another group of new sponsors supporting the Clubs racing program.
With feedback from the Club Survey we have brought the Harken Pennant back to a Season Long series with two races pre-Christmas and three in the 2026 end of the season.
Entries are open and the NOR is live for the 2025 Doyle Sails Inshore Championships and SB20 Northern Regatta, for the 35th Anniversary year, we have looked back to move the regatta forward and encourage more entrants.
Friday evening sees the sees the first Race session of the season long, Beauty Point Waterfront Hotel DF65 Radio Yacht Series, something completely new for PDYC, but extremely popular around the world.
Sunday see's the first day of Club Championship races for our off the beach classes with races one and two scheduled for the Beams Brothers Points Series
We look forward to seeing our Invited Guests, Season Sponsors and Members, gather to enjoy the official start to 2025-26 sailing season at Port Dalrymple Yacht Club.
the coming season's sailing program is reflective of the member survey with changes and tweaks to the racing, formats and courses, thank you to the members that took the time to provide feedback.
Glen Myler, Melbourne Osaka winner, Hamilton Island Race Week winner and PDYC Yachtsperson of the Year completing his Queensland campaign with a third in the Non Spinnaker class at Magnetic Island Race Week.