Lake Boga Easter Regatta

by Chris Payne 26 Apr 21:06 BST 18-21 April 2025

Tasar sailors at the Lake Boga Easter Regatta © Alexis Martin

Tasar fleet brings fun and fierce racing to Lake Boga

The tranquil waters of Lake Boga came alive over the Easter weekend as 18 Tasars from across Australia gathered for one of the fleet's most anticipated events—the Lake Boga Easter Regatta. With competitors travelling from as far afield as South Australia, the ACT, New South Wales, and even Western Australia, the regatta's growing reputation as a Tasar favourite was on full display.

True to its roots, the event blended competitive racing with relaxed, family-friendly energy. A strong showing of parent-child duos and couple teams gave the fleet a unique dynamic both on and off the water. Over three days of racing, sailors were treated to a full spectrum of conditions—from gentle 6-knot breezes to gusty 16-knot sessions—before fresh winds on the final day led to racing being called off.

Despite the breeze-up, sunshine and warmth prevailed, setting the stage for high-quality racing and an easy-going schedule that even included lunch ashore—just one of the perks of sailing at picturesque Lake Boga.

At the front of the fleet, Mark and William Bulka delivered a masterclass in consistency, scoring two firsts and two seconds to secure the overall win. Harrison Sly and Ellen Juhasz were never out of the top five and claimed second place, while Wayne and Julie took third, buoyed by a standout race win.

Off the water, the regatta was equally memorable. The now-traditional Tasar party featured leftover Nationals champagne and the signature Tasar blend of humour, tall tales, and enduring camaraderie.

The Lake Boga Easter Regatta is a key fixture in the Victorian Talisman Trophy circuit, and this year's strong turnout and vibrant spirit signal a bright future for the event. Next year, the regatta is set to become a major tune-up for Aussie teams before they take on the Tasar World Championships in Okinawa, Japan.

Overall Results:

Pos	Sail No	Boat Name	Helm / Crew	Club	R1	R2	R3	R4	R5	R6	Pts
1	2971	Arriba	Mark Bulka / William Bulka		2	6	2	1	1	ABN	6
2	2976	Skippy	Harrison Sly / Ellen Juhasz		5	4	1	4	2	ABN	11
3	2724	UXB	Wayne Hale / Julie		1	8	11	2	3	ABN	14
4	2958	Rebel Rebel	Claire Medd / Simon Medd	SYC	6	1	5	3	9	ABN	15
5	2859	Windfix	Ross Martin / Natasha Nugent	SBSC	3	2	9	6	6	ABN	17
6	2617	Waimukabout	Andrew Martin / Imogen Martin	SBSC	9	3	3	5	12	ABN	20
7	2760	Happy Flighting	Ryan Moreton	SYC/TYC	7	10	6	11	5	ABN	28
8	1949	Yo Yo	Craig Smith / Naomi Smith		10	12	10	7	4	ABN	31
9	2868	Bob	Steven Floyd / Jan Lind	MCYC	12	5	12	8	8	ABN	33
10	2924	Loddon Calling	Chas Thompson / Lorraine Thompson	CC	8	9	8	12	10	ABN	35
11	2793	Rattle And Hum	Melissa Crawford / David Rose	SSA	13	7	7	13	11	ABN	38
12	2830	Oogy Wawa	Stuart Templeton	SA	11	21	4	14	13	ABN	42
13	673	Mates Rates	Alexandra Almond		18	13	13	9	7	ABN	42
14	2963	Sail Avie	Ingrid Vinot / Kate Vinot	SYC	4	16	21	15	14	ABN	49
15	2780	Polaris	Brad Schafferius / Dani Caruso	CYC	15	11	14	10	15	ABN	50
16	2891	Duck And Weave	Greg Lowe / James Everitt	SBSC	16	14	15	18	17	ABN	62
17	2673	Product Of Australia	Kayne Binks / Stella or Harry Binks	WYC	17	15	16	16	16	ABN	63
18	2945	Up To Us	Anthony Walsh / Liz De Castella	SYC	14	21	21	17	19	ABN	71