MEDIA RELEASE 
Sailors Set to Compete in 2026 Pittwater Off-The-Beach Regatta
Pittwater, NSW – 14–15 March 2026
Sailors from across Sydney’s northern beaches and beyond will converge on Pittwater this weekend for the 2026 Pittwater Off-The-Beach Regatta, bringing together a vibrant fleet of centreboard classes for two days of competitive racing on one of Australia’s premier sailing waterways.
Hosted on Pittwater through a collaboration between Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC), Avalon Sailing Club, and Bayview Yacht Racing Association Sailing Club, the regatta continues to build momentum following a successful inaugural event that attracted more than 70 boats from multiple clubs.
The regatta will feature a diverse fleet of dinghies and skiffs, with entries spanning junior development classes through to high-performance youth and open fleets. Competitors will race across multiple course areas on Pittwater, ensuring close competition within each class while providing an accessible regatta environment for sailors of all experience levels.
The entry list reflects the strong centreboard sailing community around Pittwater and the broader Sydney region. Classes represented include:
- ILCA (Laser) fleets – ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7
- Spirals
- Manly Junior
- Optimist
- 29er skiffs
- O’pen Skiffs
- Waszp foiling dinghies
- Multihull and open dinghy classes
Racing is scheduled across two days of short-course fleet racing, designed to maximise time on the water while keeping competition tight within each class.
Separate course areas will allow junior fleets, youth classes and high-performance dinghies to race simultaneously, creating a dynamic spectacle across the Pittwater basin.
Early forecasts suggest moderate sailing conditions for the regatta weekend.
Saturday: Northerly to north-easterly winds around 10–15 knots, typical of Pittwater’s afternoon sea breeze pattern.
Sunday: Winds building to 15–20 knots with a possible southerly change later in the day.
These conditions are expected to produce fast and tactical racing, particularly for skiff and foiling classes that thrive in stronger breeze.
The Pittwater Off-The-Beach Regatta highlights the strength of the region’s grassroots sailing pathway, bringing together junior sailors, youth development classes and experienced competitors in a single event.
With colourful sails spread across Pittwater and fleets launching from local beaches and clubs, the regatta promises an exciting weekend of sailing and community spirit on the water.
Further Information
Full entry lists, results and race updates are available via SailSys:
[https://app.sailsys.com.au/club/151/results/series/5566/races/40634]
Media Contact
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Communications Team
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