2026 Australian International 2.4 Metre Class National Championship

For local accommodation close to Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club we suggest you try the following – but be quick. These are very popular spots during the December-January period:

Cottesloe Beach Hotel - 3.3km from Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, 7 minutes drive. The Cott is waterfront Cottesloe Beach.
www.cottesloebeachhotel.com.au

Ocean Beach Hotel – just 3.6km from RFBYC and only 8 minutes drive, the OBH is waterfront North Cottesloe Beach.
www.obh.com.au/accommodation

Pier 21 Hotel – right on the banks of the Swan River in North Fremantle, Pier 21 is 5.8km from the Club.
www.pier21.com.au

Esplanade Hotel - located in the heart of Fremantle close to the water front and Cappuccino Strip.  The Esplanade hotel is 8km from RFBYC, an approximate 12 minute drive. 
www.rydges.com/accommodation/perth-wa/esplanade-hotel-fremantle-by-rydges/

There are loads of houses, apartments and villa options available by searching accommodation websites such as AirBNB, Stayz, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Try searching Mosman Park or Peppermint Grove for walking distance to RFBYC, or Cottesloe, Claremont, Swanbourne and North Fremantle being just a bit further away.

www.airbnb.com.au
www.stayz.com.au
www.booking.com
www.tripadvisor.com

RFBYC is accessible by train on the Perth-Fremantle line with the nearest station being Cottesloe, at the trendy Napoleon Street shopping precinct, just 1.7km from the Club.

If you are needing private transport then try the local Cottesloe Car Hire which is just minutes down the train line in Swanbourne. www.cottesloecarhire.net.au
 

2.4mR National Championships - Easter 2026

An offer for accommodation in Perth for visiting competitors

Background

1. Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club are the Organising Authority for the 2026 National Championships which will take place over Easter, 3rd to 6th April 2026.
2. We understand that the Association prefers that the Regatta is a wet regatta, so we are planning to provide the infrastructure to enable us to safely moor up to 25 boats for the duration of the regatta, ensuring easy access for the sailors. Provision of the infrastructure is expensive, so we have devised a plan, with the help of Club Members, to help raise funds and at the same time to reduce potential costs for visiting sailors.
3. Visiting competitors and their partners will require accommodation for the duration of the regatta

The Proposal to Competing Visitors

1. WA competitors plus other members of the Royal Freshwater Bay are generously offering Bed & Breakfast accommodation whilst you are in Perth for this regatta.
2. You will be introduced to a suitable host so you can discuss practical matters together before finalizing your arrangements.
3. You will be asked to pay $90 per night ($125 for a couple) for B&B and this income will be paid to the WA 2.4mR Association to help fund the necessary infrastructure

The Benefits

1. For you, the Visitors : friendly and cost-effective accommodation plus the opportunity to get to know and befriend some Freshie members
2. For the Hosts : the opportunity to socialize with some experienced racing sailors from other parts of Australia
3. For the WA 2.4mR Association : Fund raising to help with the running costs of the regatta.

How to Apply

Send an email to Penny Anderson address [email protected]).
Please include the following information

Head the email : 2.4 Accommodation
Name and Yacht Club.
Are you single or with a partner?
Will you have your own transport in Perth?
Dates accommodation required.

Method for Payment

After we have introduced you to a potential host and you have finalized your arrangement,, you will be asked to pay the appropriate sum to the WA 2.4mR Association.


Issued 2nd June 2025
 

Western Australia is a land of superlatives and extremes. If you only visit the east coast of Australia you’re missing out on some of the best landscapes, beaches, food and wine experiences our country has to offer – not to mention amazing sunsets

Occupying a third of the continent's total area, it's the largest of the Australian states with less than 10 percent of the country's total population. The state's capital, Perth and the neighbouring port town of Fremantle , exude a vibrant, sophisticated feel, with glitzy shops, galleries, and gourmet restaurants, but the beating hot heart of the vast desert and a wild and rugged coastline beckon just beyond. Endless stretches of white-sand beach, rugged red gorges, sweeping fields of wildflowers, and bizarre rock formations are just some of the stunning natural attractions to go with distinctive flora and fauna.

Don’t just come for the sailing, make it a once in a lifetime holiday to Western Australia. We suggest you do your own research as there is so much to see and do and we would suggest you look at the following websites;

www.westernaustralia.com
www.experienceperth.com/
www.visitfremantle.com.au
www.fremantlewesternaustralia.com.au/
www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/western-australia-aus`-wa-wa.htm
www.ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-western-australia/
www.MargaretRiverWesternAustralia.com.au
www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/western-australia