The South Gippsland Yacht Club will once again host the Regatta, now in its 11 th year, over the weekend of the 15th and 16th of February for classic dinghies of all classes.

The Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta is for the display and racing of historic and classic dinghies of a type typically sailed prior to1985 that used to be once a familiar sight at beaches around Australia. These will be principally of wooden construction and traditional rigging with timber or aluminum spars, however boats with a hull incorporating composite materials plus timber deck (eg. NS14) may also be considered at the discretion of the organizing committee. A brief history of the boat (and optional photo) should be provided as part of the entry documentation and organizers will arrange a display of information for public appreciation.

The Regatta includes social activities, a series of 4 races and a relaxed display of classic boats. Sailors entering their classic or historic wooden dinghy in one or more of the scheduled races will be eligible for a range of awards and prizes. There will also be awards for boat presentation, based on a judging or voting system to be advised. All entrants will receive a commemorative gift per paid boat entry.

Young sailors participating in at least 2 races during the Regatta will receive a cash award courtesy of Bendigo Bank, Inverloch and are eligible for the overall “Best Youth Sailor” Award.

An informal Regatta dinner comprising pre-dinner nibbles, main and dessert will be held on the Saturday evening and participants are encouraged to return their entry form and book early to ensure availability.

Please see event schedule below!