Entry is now open for two of the most famous freshwater Classics: the Goolwa to Milang Lake Alexandrina Classic and the Milang-Goolwa Freshwater Classic. The races will be held on Saturday 8th and 9th of March. The Milang-Goolwa Freshwater Classic will be a spectacular finale for the March Classic.  

Leading up to the 2 classic races is the Dash for Cash a winner takes all knock out race where the fastest boats on the water compete to win $750 in cash on Friday the 7th of March.

Together all 3 races comprise the March Classic.  A recognition of the importance of boating, sailing and the river in the local communities of Lake Alexandrina and the Lower River Murray.

The Milang-Goolwa Freshwater Classic is a must-do race every year for hundreds of sailing families from around the State.

There will be 10 Divisions this year, catering for many off-the-beach monohull and catamaran classes as well as family trailer-sailor and larger multihull yachts, along with wooden vintage river boats and the historic Restricted 21 racing wooden boats racing in their own division – among them Australia’s oldest wooden boats still actively racing.

For the first time in the nearly 60 year history of the Freshwater Classic, this year will see Goolwa to Clayton and Clayton to Goolwa races for smaller and slower dinghies and LT windsurfer.

The M2G race starts near historic Milang jetty, proceeds across SA’s largest inland waterway, Lake Alexandrina, to a turn at Point Sturt, and downstream past Clayton cliffs to the finish at Goolwa.

The Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions are now on the Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club website through March Classic - Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club - revolutioniseSPORT

Thousands of spectators watch the race, from on-shore and from hundreds of anchored or moored boats along the route downstream.

Brian Partridge, Commodore of the Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club, urged competitors to enter and to encourage family and friends to enjoy the March Classic.  “The racing will be exciting over the March long weekend and offers something for every type of sailor.  Our sailing arena offers some of the best spectator viewing available in the State.”

“The Lake Alexandrina Classic and Milang-Goolwa Freshwater Classic are iconic events, held in SA’s best recreational water playgrounds. The March Classic helps to showcase the Lower Murray lakes and the river and Hindmarsh Island as a significant tourist attraction,” Brian Partridge said.

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Further media enquiries to GRYC Manager Fiona Pitcairn: gryc@gryc.com.au