Festival of Sails is Australia’s largest keel boat regatta which was first held in 1844, is the oldest sporting event in Victoria that attracts over 400 yachts and 4,500 competitors to compete with thousands of spectators coming along to enjoy the festival. Held annually over the Australia Day long weekend, the event will not disappoint you with 15 different race series catering to the highest performance Grand Prix racers through to Trailable cruisers.
Put the Australia Day weekend aside in January 2013 – the Festival of Sails is back! Catch flights to Australia and book your dates for Sailing Regatta which is held on 24th January to 28th January 2013 and Waterfront Festival that starts on 26th January 2013 to 28th January 2013.
The sailing program commences with the traditional Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race when 100,000 people flock to the picturesque Geelong Waterfront to take part in the excitement. The fun- filled activities in Geelong include live entertainment, roving performances, dedicated marine trade and boating lifestyle exhibitions and much more. The Festival of Sails offers something for all the family to enjoy.
Put the Australia Day weekend aside in January 2013 – the Festival of Sails is back! Catch flights to Australia and book your dates for Sailing Regatta which is held on 24th January to 28th January 2013 and Waterfront Festival that starts on 26th January 2013 to 28th January 2013.
The sailing program commences with the traditional Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race when 100,000 people flock to the picturesque Geelong Waterfront to take part in the excitement. The fun- filled activities in Geelong include live entertainment, roving performances, dedicated marine trade and boating lifestyle exhibitions and much more. The Festival of Sails offers something for all the family to enjoy.
