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by Geographe Bay Yacht Club 29 Jan 21:16 UTC 14-20 February 2026
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Geographe Bay Raceweek is Western Australia's premier yachting regatta and a much anticipated event among the sailing fraternity.

Competitors, spectators, family and friends come together to enjoy the festival atmosphere of the event's on-water and off-water schedule.

Hosted by Geographe Bay Yacht Club the event attracts competitors from around the nation and offers a racing schedule suitable for all levels of sailing ability. Hosted on the pristine waters of Geographe Bay in Busselton Western Australia, the event enjoys some of the best sailing conditions in the world.

The picturesque setting of Geographe Bay and the surrounding Margaret River region offers many experiences for competitors and spectators with stunning coastlines and scenery, fine food and wine and unique tourism experiences.

Racing is from Feb 15th-21st in 2026 with over 70 boats registered so far, this year is going to be BIG!

With 10 different divisions on offer there is something for everyone, The bread of butter of the regatta in the Jib & Main division continues to dominate proving that casual sailing with friends who are here to have a great time is always the way to go.

The VX-One fleet is continuing to grow here in WA, racing a 3 day mini regatta alongside the Viper 640 fleet with flat water & strong breezes will be a great spectacle alongside the longest timber piled jetty in the southern hemisphere,The Busselton Jetty will be amazing for spectators.

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Full details can be found on the event website: gbyc.com.au/raceweek

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