The enthusiasm for the restoration and sailing of vintage and veteran dinghies and catamarans is growing and Chelsea Yacht Club is proud to host an invitation event for all classic dinghy and catamaran classes. If you have been meticulously restoring a boat or it is about time you got that old boat down from the garage roof this event is for you. The Chelsea Classic regatta is the ideal opportunity to network with other enthusiasts. The Chelsea Classic brings to life the excitement of sailing from the Club’s formation in 1938, to the post war boom in sailing through the 1950’s to 1970’s including Vee Jays, Skates, Rainbows, Gwen 12's, St Kilda 8's, 14 foot skiffs, Heavyweight Sharpies and timber Lightweight Sharpies, both sailing and on display. All classic dinghies and classic catamarans are invited and welcome. This includes any boat from the 1970's or older with wooden hulls, wooden and fibreglass or all fibreglass with traditional rigging. Reproductions of 1970's or older classic dinghies and catamarans are also welcome.

If you have a Moth, a classic style skiff, a Sailfish, or a Heron, or even an Yvonne cat then this also is the event for you.  footer. Due to  a forecast gale warning the event has now been postponed from the 18^th March to 25th March 2023. There will be a social sail with a sail past at 11am. This will be followed by a beach display and lunch.

Over lunch participants and visitors will be treated to a guest speaker.

For those game enough there will be a low key race in the afternoon, weather permitting.

First, second and third prizes will be awarded to boats / owners based on restoration, effort on the day and significance to the history of “off the beach boats” in Australia. All boats entered will be considered in the judging.

Entry fee is $25 for registrations paid before 25th March 2023. 

Entry fee includes participation in the judging.

Lunches, snacks and beverages available for purchase at the club from our newly renovated kitchen. Coffee. egg and bacon rolls and muffins are avialable for purchase upon arrival. Our new bar will open at 12 noon.

Participating boats are requested please to register before the event and be on the Chelsea Foreshore at 0930 on the day of the event.

Boats that may not be ready for the water are welcome .

Enquiries: phone Sarah Wolf 0493 187 792 or email manager@chelseayachtclub.com.au

Chelsea Yacht Club is located on the Chelsea foreshore and is accessed via Kelvin Grove, Chelsea.

This is a must for everyone’s diary. Saturday 25^th  March 2023.

Visitors are most welcome, come down and have a look.