7th Annual Noosa Gaff Rig Regatta
by Phil Atkins 24 Jun 23:41 BST
6-7 June 2026
Finn dinghy modified with a timber gaff rig racing at Noosa © Ian Martin
The Seventh annual Noosa Gaff Rig Regatta, was sailed on the Noosa River at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club early in June.
Images and results of the Regatta are available at www.nyrc.com.au/sailing the Club Facebook at www.facebook.com/NYRCSailing and Ian Martin PhotoConnect on Facebook
We thank all entries in the 2026 Gaff Rig Regatta for their participation and sportsmanship.
The Regatta is conducted each year to raise funds for the Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club's charity, the Sailability program.
None of this would be possible without the generous support from our major sponsors Ronstan yacht fittings, Bundaberg Rum and our volunteers.
For anyone not familiar with the Regatta a Gaff Rig is defined by the NYRC as "a sailing rig (configuration of sails, mast and stays) in which the sail is four-cornered, fore-and-aft rigged, controlled at its peak and, usually, its entire head by a spar (pole) called the gaff. Any yacht with a 4 corned mainsail Gaff, Lug, Gunter or otherwise is eligible to enter." The boats can be constructed of traditional or modern materials.
The NYRC can arrange launching, mooring, accommodation, and any other requirements next year.
The 2027 regatta will be conducted the 5th and 6th of June 2027; this is the King's Birthday long weekend in some states.
Entry details, Sailing Instructions, and all information for 2027 will open in January on the NYRC website.
Hope you can make it next year and join in the fun in perfect Noosa sailing weather!