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The Yacht Sales Co Sail Paradise 2026 - Entries have just opened!

by Southport Yacht Club 2 Apr 22:17 PDT 2-5 October 2026
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You're invited to test your crew in Australia's spectacular offshore sailing regatta, The Yacht Sales Co Sail Paradise 2026! Now in its 17th year and incorporating the Australian Yachting Championships, Southport Yacht Club's multi-day yacht racing event is staged across the Queensland King's Birthday long weekend in October. Entries are now open!

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. Set along the GC's iconic ocean front skyline, your sponsors will love the photo and filming opportunities too! It all kicks off with the Welcome Party on Friday October 2!

Free berthing available from Thursday 1st to Tuesday 6th October for visiting boats. Be quick to secure early bird rates!

Click here to enter now.

Après-Sail Action

The festivities continue onshore each day with the regatta taking over the Main and Quarter Decks at SYC's Main Beach Marina. Catch up on the race results, interactive trackers, roasts, presentations and video highlights capturing all the action and antics each day!

Looking for the best accommodation options on the GC close to the regatta? We've compiled a list of our top picks for you to choose from on our website. How about a scenic helicopter flight over the sailing action? With exciting collaborations to announce soon, there's plenty of attractions on the GC for any family and friends tagging along for the long weekend!

See why SP26 is a must do and catch up on all the epic coverage of last year on the official regatta website!

For more information visit sailparadise.com.au.

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