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10 days till close of entries into Sail Paradise 2025!

by Southport Yacht Club 11 Sep 01:48 PDT 3-6 October 2025
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A fresh onslaught of new boat acquisitions and arrivals in the 40ft+ range is set to really test defending champion Glenn Burrell and his RP42 Black Diamond crew this year, with rumours swirling of more to come. With over 30 boats already entered from the Sunshine Coast to Sydney and across the ditch, you best be quick to sort your entry before close; September 21!

Now in its 16th year and incorporating the Queensland Yachting Championships, you're invited to test your crew in Australia's spectacular offshore sailing regatta, The Yacht Sales Co Sail Paradise 2025! Southport Yacht Club's multi-day yacht racing event is staged across the Queensland King's Birthday long weekend, October 4 - 6. It all kicks off with a Sponsored Open Invite, Open bar Welcome Party on Friday October 3!

Dress your boat up for extra points in the Parade in Paradise! For spectators, get your tickets to the Parade Breakfast onshore; book now!

The incredible photography by Salty Dingo and videography by Down Under Sail will return to capture the action, with both rejoining the media team for 2025! Make sure you don't miss this opportunity to have your boat and crew snapped in full flight on the azure waters off the GC skyline.

With the Gold Coast home to so many fantastic resorts, attractions and things to do, Sail Paradise is the perfect opportunity for your crew and their families to enjoy a quintessential Queensland long weekend holiday. And it all kicks off with the Welcome Party on Friday October 3!

For visiting boats, a new 'Best Club Representer' Trophy is up for grabs, and the chance to see your Club Burgee fly at SYC if you win the Overall Champion trophy! Plus enjoy free berthing from Thursday 2nd to Tuesday 7th October!

Let's enter now...

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