Flying 15 Australian Championships set for January 2026 in South Australia

The Flying 15 Australian Championships will take place from 11 to 16 January 2026 at the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia, bringing elite one-design sailing back to Adelaide’s waters.

The championship forms part of the international Flying 15 racing calendar, which includes world, international, and national-level events. Sailors and supporters can expect a week of competitive racing alongside a strong social programme, reflecting the class’s long-standing reputation for both performance and camaraderie.

Flying 15 Australian Championships Entries now open

Entries for the 2026 Flying 15 Australian Championships are officially open, with an entry fee of $650 per boat. Further documentation, including Sailing Instructions, will be released closer to the event date.

The organisers have also confirmed that official results, notices, and updates will be published during the championship week, ensuring competitors and followers can track proceedings throughout the regatta.

About the Flying 15 class

The Flying 15 is an ISAF-recognised one-design class, originally designed by Uffa Fox in 1947. The class is raced in more than 12 countries worldwide and regularly attracts fleets of over 100 boats at major international regattas.

Known for its performance-oriented design and competitive racing, the Flying 15 remains a popular choice for sailors seeking close racing within a tightly controlled one-design framework.

Event schedule highlights

Key dates and sessions for the Flying 15 Australian Championships include:

• Saturday, 10 January
  Registration and measurement
• Sunday, 11 January
  Registration, information session, invitation race, and welcome function
• Monday, 12 January
  AGM and racing sessions
• Tuesday, 13 January – Friday, 16 January
  Multiple racing sessions, concluding with the presentation and dinner on Friday evening

Race management has indicated that no more than three races will be sailed on any one day, with the final racing session concluding no later than 14:00 at the discretion of the Race Committee.

A key event on the Australian sailing calendar

With its international pedigree, competitive fleet, and iconic venue, the 2026 Flying 15 Australian Championships are set to be a standout event on Australia’s sailing calendar. The championship is expected to attract both seasoned competitors and new entrants eager to test themselves in one of sailing’s most enduring one-design classes.

Further updates, including Sailing Instructions and final race details, will be released closer to the event.