2025 International Etchells Class Mid-Winter Nationals Championships
incorporating the Gold Coast Championships
Friday 6th June – Monday 9th June 2025
ON THE WATER
Sailing Instructions
Results
Official Notice Board
ON THE LAND
Hollywell Health and Emergency Services Information
Welcome to the 2025 International Etchells Class Mid-Winter Nationals Championships, incorporating the Gold Coast Championships!
Southport Yacht Club in alliance with International Etchells Class Association, are excited to host the 2025 International Etchells Class Mid-Winter National Championships.
The event will be held from Friday 6th to Monday 9th June 2025.
Regatta Entry Fee of $470 into the 3 Day Australian Winter Championships, closing at 0800hrs on 1st June 2025.
Regatta Entry Fee of $380 into the 2 Day Gold Coast Championships, closing at 0800hrs on 1st June 2025.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION | TIMES |
| Fri 06/06/25 | Rigging | Hollywell | 0800-1400 |
| Launching via Boom Crane* | Hollywell | 1200-1400 | |
| Registration | Main Beach | 1400-1700 | |
| Competitors Welcome Ceremony | Main Beach | 1600-1800 | |
| Sat 07/06/25 | Registration | 0800-0900 | |
| Compulsory Competitors Briefing | Main Beach | 0930 | |
| Warning Signal Race 1 | nb1155 | ||
| Warning Signal Race 2 | ASAP after race | ||
| Warning Signal Race 3 | ASAP after race 2 | ||
| Competitors Sausage Sizzle &
Days Results Presentation |
Main Beach | ASAP after racing | |
| Sun 08/06/25 | Registration | 0800-0900 | |
| Compulsory Competitors Briefing | Main Beach | 0930 | |
| Warning Signal Race 4 | nb1155 | ||
| Warning Signal Race 5 | ASAP after race | ||
| Warning Signal Race 6 | ASAP after race 2 | ||
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Competitors Sausage Sizzle & Days Results Presentation (GC Champs) | ASAP after racing | |
| Mon 09/06/25 | Compulsory Competitors Briefing | Main Beach | 0930 |
| Warning Signal Race 7 | nb1055 | ||
| Warning Signal Race 8 | ASAP after race 7 | ||
| Warning Signal Race 9 | ASAP After race 8 | ||
| Haul Out, De-rigging &
Competitor sausage sizzle
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Hollywell | ASAP after racing
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| Final Prize Presentation | Hollywell | Approx 1700 |
ABOUT SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB
Established in 1946, Southport Yacht Club’s purpose is to provide excellent facilities for those persons interested in boating and its associated activities, or simply wish to unwind from the daily grind in a unique, relaxed atmosphere.
With three facilities at Main Beach, Hollywell and Dux Anchorage on South Stradbroke Island, Southport Yacht Club is known worldwide for its exceptional sailing and powerboat activities producing many world and Olympic champions.
Facilities include a learn to sail academy, 300 berth award-winning marina and hardstand, waterfront dining, function centre, world-first Waterscape pontoon bar, gymnasium and much more.
Southport Yacht Club’s sailing headquarters are located on the Gold Coast Broadwater, one of Australia’s most dynamic boating playgrounds. The respected sailing academy offers its own private beach adjoining a secure and spacious grassed area to rig up your boat and wheel it straight into the water where you are likely to be greeted by the pod of resident dolphins and the occasional shy dugong.
For further information please contact the Sailing Office at (07) 5537 7030 or via