MEDIA RELEASE – April 27, 2026
With the final Act of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup set to be held at RPAYC, this report from Sail Port Stephens offers a look at the competition and momentum building across the fleet ahead of the series decider.
With the TP52s and Super 40s sharing the racetrack once again, the regatta produced close, competitive racing throughout, with positions changing quickly and little margin for error.
In the Super 40s, Chris Dare’s Ambition and John Bacon’s Edge were locked in a tight battle for the minor placings, trading positions across all three handicaps and finishing level on points in IRC, with countbacks separating them. Further back, the fleet showcased its depth and diversity, with boats like Bushranger, Bullwinkle 400 and Little Nico all posting standout individual race results, highlighting the “snakes and ladders” nature of the racing and rewarding teams able to minimise mistakes as much as maximise pace.
With the final act to be held at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club on 16–17 May, the 2026 Pallas Capital Gold Cup will be decided in a closely contested finale, with the combined TP52 and Super 40 format continuing to prove its value in driving both performance at the top end and pathways into Grand Prix keelboat sailing in Australia.
For more information: www.GoldCupRegatta.com or www.sailportstephens.com.au
Full results: https://www.sailportstephens.com.au/results
The Pallas Capital Gold Cup brings together some of Australia’s leading offshore and inshore racing teams across a multi-act series designed to challenge performance, consistency and teamwork across a range of conditions and venues.
Supported by Pallas Capital, a leading Australian real estate debt investment manager, the series reflects a shared focus on performance, precision and long-term commitment to excellence.