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Western Australia welcomes sailors and yacht racing enthusiasts to Geographe Bay Race Week in Busselton, one of the state’s premier sailing regattas. The annual regatta attracts fleets from across the country each summer and is held in the sheltered waters of Geographe Bay near the Margaret River region. The event is known for reliable summer conditions and a welcoming atmosphere for both competitive and cruising fleets. The regatta is held over a full week from Saturday, February 14, through Friday, February 20, 2026, and combines serious racing with a full social program ashore for crew, families, and spectators. With 83 vessels competing in 2025, the regatta aims to reach 100 entries in 2026. Yachts must, at a minimum, comply with Australian Sailing (AS) Category 6.
The event is a popular fixture on the Western Australia sailing calendar for 2026. Geographe Bay Race Week is scheduled from Saturday, February 14, through Friday, February 20, 2026. Races typically run daily, with evening presentations and social events throughout the regatta.
A delivery fleet will depart from the RPYC annex/FSC, make an overnight stop in Mandurah, and then proceed to Port Geographe Marina on Friday. All boats will be shadowed by the RPYC start boat Challenger.
Racing will take place on the waters of Geographe Bay, off Busselton in Western Australia, across a range of courses. Passage races will vary in length and format — short, medium, and long — and will use fixed marks, with courses designed to last approximately 2.5 to 6 hours. Course areas and marks will be detailed in the Sailing Instructions.
Eligible vessels can enter online and pay the $495 entry fee, which does not include mooring or pen fees. A fee of $100 will be charged for cancellations up to and including February 7, 2026. Cancellations after this date will forfeit the full entry fee.
Busselton is a few hours by car south of Perth, with regular flights into Busselton Margaret River Airport. Vessels typically stay at the and nearby Port Geographe Marina, where berths, moorings, and hardstand options are usually available by prior arrangement. Ashore, there is ample accommodation, ranging from holiday parks and rentals to hotels.
The regatta runs for six days, from Saturday, February 14, through Friday, February 20, 2026.
Geographe Bay Race Week is held in Busselton, Western Australia, with racing based out of Geographe Bay Yacht Club and Port Geographe Marina.
Yes, the entry fee is $495, but it does not include mooring fees.
Yes, the regatta program balances competition with accessible racing for newer or more casual teams with cruising divisions. Racing also occurs in the protected bay, where it is typically safer.
Yes, the Busselton area and the broader Margaret River region have beaches, wineries, breweries, and other nearby entertainment.