50th ANNIVERSARY NATIONALS
PARKDALE Y.C. JAN 21st - 25th
Photo: Shane Baker
OUR 50th ANNIVERSARY NATIONALS
RIG. RACE. PARTY.
We're going to party hard through 2027 and it's going to be awesome!!
The 50th Nationals are going to be the start, where we celebrate together, as a class, as mates.
We're going to celebrate the last 50 years but more importantly, look forward to the next 50.
The people that started the Class will be there. Telling us their stories of our fantastic class from their own personal experiences and memories.
Resident DJ Pete Jones will be there amping the vibe and our very own superstar, ex World Champion and WCAA President Nick Bez will be acting MC, adding his own special flair and insights to the daily fun and on-water action.
COME FOR THE RACING, STAY FOR THE PARTY
INTRODUCING UPDATED AGE DIVISIONS
Our Class is forever evolving, so we're changing things to reflect this. Last year we introduced a new 5m sail to make racing more accessible in higher winds. That's allowed lighter and less experienced sailors to enjoy high wind racing for the first time.
We're in our 50th year and as time has passed we've now got sailors well into their 70's. So to keep pace with the changing demographics, we're revising the age division bands. This will mean you'll be up against people with similar aerobic capabilities, which will give you even closer racing!
JUNIOR
Up to 15
YOUTH
Over 15 to under 19
CORE
19 - 49
MASTER -
50 - 57
GRAND MASTER
58 to 63
LEGEND
64 - 69
SUPER LEGEND
70 - 75
ICON
76 and over
The Road to Our 50th
Events start this November, Nationwide, with Your
LOCAL State Championships
The anniversary doesn't start at Parkdale. All SIX state championships start in November 2026 are part of the same story — the Road to the 50th — building toward the 50th Anniversary National Championships in January 2027.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
14-15TH NOVEMBER
QUEENSLAND
14-15TH NOVEMBER
VICTORIA
28-29TH NOVEMBER
26 -27TH NOVEMBER
TASMANIA
NSW
5-6TH DECEMBER
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
12-13TH DECEMBER
About the Host Club - PARKDALE Y.C. VICTORIA.
Parkdale Yacht Club is located right on the edge of Port Phillip Bay with a fantastic viewing deck facing the racing area. Perfect for spectators to watch the action and for sailors to unwind after sailing.
The club has a canteen for coffee, cold drinks, lunches and light snacks before and after racing. The premises is licensed and offers a range of beverages for purchase.
There are grass and sand rigging areas at PYC.
Parking on Beach Road and surrounding streets is non-metered.
Charter Boards
Limited availability for WA, Tasmania and Far North Queensland and for International Competitors. First come first served.
Getting There
Travel - Melbourne from / to Melbourne Airport
Parkdale Yacht Club is 50 kilometres (approx. 1 hour) from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Rental cars are available for pickup from Melbourne Airport.
Skybus (skybus.com.au) runs regular express bus services from Melbourne Airport.
The Frankston & Peninsula Airport Shuttle (FAPAS) offers a stop at Parkdale Motor Inn, 2.3km’s from Parkdale YC.
Trains are available from Flinders Street Station. Take the Frankston line and get off at Parkdale station. It is then a 10-minute walk to the Club.
Uber is available and can be booked online via the Uber app.
Where To Stay
There are a range of accommodation options close to the venue.
Beaumaris Bay Motel (3.5-star)
31 Bodley Street Beaumaris 3193
(3.4km from Club)
Telephone (03) 9589 6044 www.beaubay.com.au/
The Dingley Hotel (3-star) (10% Discount Code When Booking WINNAT2027)
334 Boundary Rd, Dingley Village, 3172
(6.2 km from Club)
Telephone: (03) 9552 2000 www.dingleyhotel.com.au
The Buckingham International (4 -star motel, 4.5-star apartments)
1130 Nepean Highway Highett 3190
(6.5km from Club)
Telephone: (03) 9555 0011 www.thebuckingham.com.au/
Email: contact@thebuckingham.com.au
Air BnB list over 70 properties within 3 kilometres of PYC.
Camping and Campervans
We have arranged basic camping facilities at Mordialloc College, approximately 2.1 km from Parkdale Yacht Club and around 500 metres from Mordialloc’s main shopping strip and train station.
The school grounds are suitable for caravans, campervans, vans and tents. There is no power available, so anyone staying there will need to be self-sufficient for power.
The anticipated cost will be approximately $20 per night, which will be treated as a donation to Mordialloc College.
Anyone wishing to camp at the College will need to arrange it in advance, so PYC can coordinate numbers and access.
Please email Paul Grimshaw - grimshaw.wisp@gmail.com if you would like to stay there.
CELEBRATE 50 YEARS
A ONCE IN A GENERATION EVENT
One board. One sail. One mission. Fifty years of Windsurfer Class racing in Australia comes together at Parkdale Yacht Club in January 2027.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
