RSYS hosts many regattas throughout the year, at local, State, National and World levels.
Regattas
Trans-Tasman Challenge
24 – 26 June 2022
This event will be contested in the clubs Elliott 7 class yachts between the RNZYS and RSYS general committees.
Notice of Race
Sailing Instructions
Farr 40 – 25th Anniversary Regatta
7 – 8 May 2022
Sailing Instructions
Notice of Race
Farr 40 Media Release
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Hardy Cup Sydney International Regatta
9 – 13 May 2022
Donated by Sir James Hardy (Event Patron), an America’s Cup winner, World Champion, Olympic yachtsman, and prominent RSYS member, the Hardy Cup is one of Australia’s most prestigious match racing events and is aimed at further developing the match racing and tactical skills of youth sailors.
Since its inception in 2001, the Hardy Cup has been hotly contested by under 25’s teams and has maintained a World Sailing Grade 3 international event status. The previous winner of the event include David Gilmour, Adam Minoprio and Michael Dunstan,
Racing for the event is held over four days on the magnificent Sydney Harbour with the backdrop of the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Further to this fantastic location, RSYS always provides a world-class Race Management and Umpire team to provide the best possible racing conditions.
The event is sailed in the Club’s fleet of Elliott 7s yachts and has previously received entries from across Australia and around the world, including Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Sweden and USA.
Varuna Trophy Race
9 April 2022
To be awarded to the winner of a special race contested by the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placegetters in each Division’s MAIN season’s PHS point score, including the Etchells, Yngling and Sportsboats mini regatta PHS series.
- First, Second and Third placegetters on PHS if more than 15 block entries;
- First, and Second placegetters on PHS if there were between 10 and 15 block entries;
- First place on PHS only if there were less than 10 block entries.
Eligible Series are;
Main Series
Mini Regatta Series
Club Championship (Etchells)
Perseverance Series
Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions – as amended 6 AprilÂ
List of entries
Eligible boats shall be contacted by the RSYS Sailing Office.
Gold Racing League – Summer Championship
11/12 February, 18/19 March, 1/2 April 2022
Sailing Instructions for racing on 11 February, 18 March & 1 April available here
Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series
27 March 2022
Open to boats from all Sydney Harbour clubs. Crews can compete in full female crew or female helm divisions as well as nominate spinnaker or non-spinnaker racing.
More information here
Appendix 5 – MYC Courses
Sailing Instructions
Notice of Race
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Stepping Stone House Regatta
24 March 2022
Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions – amended
Etchells NSW Championship
18-20 February 2022
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and the Sydney Etchells Fleet are delighted to once again, host Etchells sailors for the NSW State Championship to be sailed on Sydney Harbour.
Despite the challenges of COVID we look forward to hosting a great regatta both on and off the water and we thank our sponsors Sentinel Risk Managers, North Sails and Sail Racing.
Captain Rowntree Cup 2021
Captain Rowntree Cup was held on the June Long Weekend. It is a ‘female helm’ pursuit race. Options included all female crew, mixed crew, spinnaker or non-spinnaker.
One-Design Twilight Sprints
Targeting crews that want to work on their starts and improve teamwork with short course racing.
Thursday 11 November
Thursday 18 November
Thursday 25 November
Thursday 2 December 2021
Twilights, first scheduled warning signal from 1745hrs.
Open to entries from the International Etchells, Dragon, Yngling and J70 classes.
Prince Phillip Cup
Due to Covid restrictions this event has been postponed until January 2023.
3 – 8 January 2022
Sailing Instructions
Notice of Race (postponed)
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David Forbes Shield
The intent of this regatta is for competitors to enjoy racing in boats with common performance limitations as set for Etchells Class boats. While crew weight will not be checked, the intent is that crew could have satisfied a 290 kg crew weight limit if they had prepared for a pre-regatta weight check.
3 – 6 January 2022
David Forbes Shield – Social Invitation
Ladies of the Sea Coaching Regatta
Incorporating both an Open Keelboat Division and One-Design Divisions. All boats shall have a female helm.
8 – 9 January 2022
J/70 Twilight Regatta – Lowell North Memorial
10 – 13 January 2022
J/70 NSW Championship
22 – 24 January 2022
All boats are required to complete an online
Registration form
Amendment 1 to Sailing Instructions
Australia Day Regatta
26 January 2022
A cordial invitation is extended to owners of all yachts to enter this historic event on Australia Day, Wednesday 26 January 2022 on the waters of Sydney Harbour. The Regatta will be organised by the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron on behalf of the Australia Day Regatta Management Committee.
Notice of Race
Harbour Marks and Chartlet
Sailing Instructions
The first warning signal will be 1325 hours
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Summer Twilight Regatta inc. Milson Silver Goblets
31 January – 4 February 2022
One race each evening, warning signal 1745 hrs
Notice of Race
Amendment 1 Notice of Race
Amendment 2 Notice of Race
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Sailing Instructions
