The iconic Sail Melbourne regatta will return to the waters of Port Phillip in Victoria from tomorrow, with more than 225 boats set to take part from 28 November to 1 December 2024.

As one of Australia’s premier Olympic and Invited Class Regattas, Sail Melbourne has become the largest annual ‘Off the Beach’ regatta in the southern hemisphere and is critical to the growth and success of junior and youth sailors, enabling them to race alongside their Olympic heroes.

Before the boats launch from tomorrow, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about the annual event.

What is Sail Melbourne?

Established in 1992, Sail Melbourne is one of Australia’s premier Olympic and Invited Class Regattas and also a World Sailing Graded event.

A well-known event on the national calendar, Sail Melbourne regularly attracts hundreds of sailors from around Australia and beyond, including Australian Sailing Team athletes. 

To view a full list of entrants, click here. For more information, click here.

Where is Sail Melbourne?

Hosted by Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Sail Melbourne is held annually in the waters of Port Phillip, Victoria.

What events are included in Sail Melbourne?

In addition to general racing, Sail Melbourne 2024 is set to include the 2024 470 Oceania Championships, 2024 Australian Para Sailing Championships, iQFOiL Australian Championships, RS100 Victorian Championships and 2.4mR Victorian Championships.

I’m a competitor, where can I find more information?

For information on everything from boat charter and parts to first aid and public transport, click here.

I want to follow along with the event online, how should I do that?

There are multiple ways to follow Sail Melbourne 2024 online via the website and social media channels:

• To view results, click here.

• To view daily news updates including quotes from sailors, visit the Australian Sailing website or click here.

• To stay up to date with the event on social media, be sure to engage with the Australian Sailing Facebook and Instagram pages as well as the official Sail Melbourne Facebook page.
  

Sail Melbourne is proudly supported by the Victorian Government.