International Dragon Class 2025 Asia Pacific Championship
Saturday, 20 September to Friday, 26 September 2025
EVENT INFORMATION
ENTER THIS EVENT
Entry to the championship is limited to the Pacific Rim.
All competitors shall be financial members of their State or National Dragon Association and shall conform to RRS 46 and RSS 75
Complete the official entry form using the following link:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/rfbyc/events/249917
All competitors shall be financial members of their State or National Dragon Association and shall conform to RRS 46 and RSS 75
Complete the official entry form using the following link:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/rfbyc/events/249917
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
If you are interested in taking part in this event, either as a competitor, volunteer or spectator but are not ready to complete the official entry form, please complete the expression of interest using the following link:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/rfbyc/events/249923
Knowing the anticipated numbers of competitors and volunteers in advance will assist regatta organisers to plan a successful event.
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/rfbyc/events/249923
Knowing the anticipated numbers of competitors and volunteers in advance will assist regatta organisers to plan a successful event.
EVENT DOCUMENTS
Notice of Race Coming Soon.
Sailing instructions will be published here on or before the regatta.
Sailing instructions will be published here on or before the regatta.
REGATTA SCHEDULE
| Saturday 20 September |
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| Sunday 21 September |
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| Monday 22 September |
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| Tuesday 23 September |
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| Wednesday 24 September |
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| Thursday 25 September |
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| Friday 26 September |
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OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD
All notices to competitors including amendments to the Sailing instructions will be published here.
ENTRY LIST
Entry list will be published here on acceptance of Entry.
COACH AND SUPPORT BOAT REGISTRATION
All coach and support boats are required to register prior to or during the registration period as specified in the Notice of Race and pay a support boat fee of $300 for the duration of the events. The fee includes berthing at RFBYC and entry to social events for one person.
To register as a Coach or Support Boat Registration for this event, please use the following link:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/rfbyc/events/249931
Please direct your $300 coach/support boat registration fee payment by bank transfer to:‐
Name: WA International Dragon Association
Bank: Westpac Banking Coorporation
Swift Code: WPACAU25
BSB: 036 001
Account: 129628
Reference: Your boat name
A coach/support boat will not be considered valid, nor permitted in the race area until payment has been received.
To register as a Coach or Support Boat Registration for this event, please use the following link:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/rfbyc/events/249931
Please direct your $300 coach/support boat registration fee payment by bank transfer to:‐
Name: WA International Dragon Association
Bank: Westpac Banking Coorporation
Swift Code: WPACAU25
BSB: 036 001
Account: 129628
Reference: Your boat name
A coach/support boat will not be considered valid, nor permitted in the race area until payment has been received.
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
We're calling out for Volunteer assistance! Your help will be appreciated by the organisers and the competitors alike.
We are looking for On-Water and Off-Water Volunteers, you will be fully supported and we are very happy to receive your assistance on any number of days of the regatta.
To register your expression of interest to volunteer at this event, please use the following link:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/rfbyc/events/249928
We are looking for On-Water and Off-Water Volunteers, you will be fully supported and we are very happy to receive your assistance on any number of days of the regatta.
To register your expression of interest to volunteer at this event, please use the following link:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/rfbyc/events/249928
REGATTA SHIRTS
Regatta shirts are included for competitors in the entry fee and may be ordered during the online entry form process.
For convenience, links to the sizing charts are supplied below as a guide
Children and Mens Shirts
Ladies Shirts
For convenience, links to the sizing charts are supplied below as a guide
Children and Mens Shirts
Ladies Shirts
Visitor Information
Social Program
Monday December 30 from 11am – Swan River Cruise
An invitation to visiting international and interstate guests to explore the Swan River between the Club, Fremantle and/or Perth on board Club Members’ power boats. To reserve a place contact Susie Parker on 0418 560 615. Bring your own drinks - nibbles supplied. Limited numbers.
Tuesday December 31 – Dawning of the Last Day from 6am, Club Lawn
The Club’s St Ayles Skiffs rowers will greet dawn on 31 December for a row and a coffee afterwards. To reserve a place as a rower and/or to join the coffee group after, contact Gerry McGann on 0438 642 738
Tuesday December 31 - New Year’s Eve RFBYC Twilight
Bring in the New Year at RFBYC. Join Club Members for sailing, dining and entertainment.
Sailing (5.30-7.30pm) – to reserve a place on one of the Club Members’ yachts contact Trish Ford on 0412 924 724. Your family and friends are welcome to come onboard.
To enter your own yacht, contact Sharon Skinner on 0439 799 969. All yachts sailing in the Twilight will receive four complementary tickets for the New Years Eve celebrations valued at $65each.
Dinner (from 7.30pm) – to reserve a place on the Dragon Table for dinner after sailing contact Trish Ford on the number above.
Tickets for New Years Eve Entertainment - $65 members/PPC visitors, non-member $85, children $35. Seafood, Asian, carvery and curry food stations – prices range from $30-$48.
Thursday January 2 – Ampersand Estate Midweek Summer Series
Join in RFBYC’s midweek sailing regatta – no spinnakers! Places are available onboard Members’ yachts or come out for a shake-down in your boat. Racing commences from 3pm. To reserve a place on a Club Members’ yacht contact Kevin Palassis on 0417 773 868. To register your own Dragon to race contact Sharon Skinner on [email protected]
Friday January 3 - Australasian Championship Welcome Function in the Athol Hobbs Room at 6pm
Cocktail food and drinks will be available for competitors, sponsors, officials and volunteers. Non-sailing visitors are welcome and can purchase tickets for $50per person via the Regatta Functions tab.
From Saturday January 4
Light lunches will be available on all race days from the Clubhouse and post- race drinks will be available at the Dragon Bar on the upper lawn.
Sunday January 5 – Ted Albert Regatta Presentation Function in the Roland Smith Room at 6.30pm.
Cocktail food and drinks will be available for competitors, sponsors, officials and volunteers. Non-sailing guests are welcome and can purchase tickets for $50per person via the Regatta Functions tab.
Wednesday January 8 – Lay Day Walk around Fremantle
Join fellow sailor and local historian Mike Lefroy for a guided walk around Fremantle. Mike will share the story of Fremantle/Walyalup from pre-colonial days to the present with particular focus on Maritime History.
The 90-minute walk is a local favourite which will finish in time for lunch at one of the delightful harbour-side haunts. It is mostly flat, with some stairs up/down from the Round House.
The guided walk is Free for all however registration is essential as numbers are limited. Registration via the Regatta Functions tab.
Wednesday January 8 - RFBYC Twilight
Sailing (5.30-7.30pm) – to reserve a place on one of the Club Members’ yachts contact Trish Ford on 0412 924 724. Your family and friends are welcome to come onboard.
Dinner (from 7.30pm) – to reserve a place on the Dragon Table for a la carte dinner after sailing contact Trish Ford on the number above. A la carte and smorgasbord meals are available to purchase.
Friday January 10 - Australasian Championship Trophy Presentation (with Fabulous Prizes) in the Athol Hobbs Room at 7pm.
Cocktail food and drinks will be available for competitors, sponsors, officials and volunteers. Non-sailing guests are welcome and can purchase tickets for $50per person via the Regatta Functions tab.
Suggested crew and family activities while in Perth:
Greet the Morning or Relax Later
The International Dragon Class Australasian Championship is supported by our Host Club, Race Day and Event Sponsors:
An invitation to visiting international and interstate guests to explore the Swan River between the Club, Fremantle and/or Perth on board Club Members’ power boats. To reserve a place contact Susie Parker on 0418 560 615. Bring your own drinks - nibbles supplied. Limited numbers.
Tuesday December 31 – Dawning of the Last Day from 6am, Club Lawn
The Club’s St Ayles Skiffs rowers will greet dawn on 31 December for a row and a coffee afterwards. To reserve a place as a rower and/or to join the coffee group after, contact Gerry McGann on 0438 642 738
Tuesday December 31 - New Year’s Eve RFBYC Twilight
Bring in the New Year at RFBYC. Join Club Members for sailing, dining and entertainment.
Sailing (5.30-7.30pm) – to reserve a place on one of the Club Members’ yachts contact Trish Ford on 0412 924 724. Your family and friends are welcome to come onboard.
To enter your own yacht, contact Sharon Skinner on 0439 799 969. All yachts sailing in the Twilight will receive four complementary tickets for the New Years Eve celebrations valued at $65each.
Dinner (from 7.30pm) – to reserve a place on the Dragon Table for dinner after sailing contact Trish Ford on the number above.
Tickets for New Years Eve Entertainment - $65 members/PPC visitors, non-member $85, children $35. Seafood, Asian, carvery and curry food stations – prices range from $30-$48.
Thursday January 2 – Ampersand Estate Midweek Summer Series
Join in RFBYC’s midweek sailing regatta – no spinnakers! Places are available onboard Members’ yachts or come out for a shake-down in your boat. Racing commences from 3pm. To reserve a place on a Club Members’ yacht contact Kevin Palassis on 0417 773 868. To register your own Dragon to race contact Sharon Skinner on [email protected]
Friday January 3 - Australasian Championship Welcome Function in the Athol Hobbs Room at 6pm
Cocktail food and drinks will be available for competitors, sponsors, officials and volunteers. Non-sailing visitors are welcome and can purchase tickets for $50per person via the Regatta Functions tab.
From Saturday January 4
Light lunches will be available on all race days from the Clubhouse and post- race drinks will be available at the Dragon Bar on the upper lawn.
Sunday January 5 – Ted Albert Regatta Presentation Function in the Roland Smith Room at 6.30pm.
Cocktail food and drinks will be available for competitors, sponsors, officials and volunteers. Non-sailing guests are welcome and can purchase tickets for $50per person via the Regatta Functions tab.
Wednesday January 8 – Lay Day Walk around Fremantle
Join fellow sailor and local historian Mike Lefroy for a guided walk around Fremantle. Mike will share the story of Fremantle/Walyalup from pre-colonial days to the present with particular focus on Maritime History.
The 90-minute walk is a local favourite which will finish in time for lunch at one of the delightful harbour-side haunts. It is mostly flat, with some stairs up/down from the Round House.
The guided walk is Free for all however registration is essential as numbers are limited. Registration via the Regatta Functions tab.
Wednesday January 8 - RFBYC Twilight
Sailing (5.30-7.30pm) – to reserve a place on one of the Club Members’ yachts contact Trish Ford on 0412 924 724. Your family and friends are welcome to come onboard.
Dinner (from 7.30pm) – to reserve a place on the Dragon Table for a la carte dinner after sailing contact Trish Ford on the number above. A la carte and smorgasbord meals are available to purchase.
Friday January 10 - Australasian Championship Trophy Presentation (with Fabulous Prizes) in the Athol Hobbs Room at 7pm.
Cocktail food and drinks will be available for competitors, sponsors, officials and volunteers. Non-sailing guests are welcome and can purchase tickets for $50per person via the Regatta Functions tab.
Suggested crew and family activities while in Perth:
Greet the Morning or Relax Later
- Pop down to Cottesloe Beach for an early morning dip or post-race sunset fish & chips.
- Watch the sunrise from along the Wagyl River Walk from RFBYC to Devil’s Elbow and return (2.4km).
- Discover the birdlife at Lake Claremont – a 2.25km lakeside bush and greenfield walk with early morning coffee at the T-Box Café OR challenge the crew to an easy Par 3 nine holes at the adjacent Claremont Golf Course.
- Get the heart pumping with the RFBYC -The Chine Walk (3km return) and for an extra challenge, disappear down The Coombe and drag yourself back up (an extra 1km).
The International Dragon Class Australasian Championship is supported by our Host Club, Race Day and Event Sponsors:
- Monday 6 January Prince Philip Cup Heats 1 & 2 sponsored by Talo Construction
- Tuesday 7 January Prince Philip Cup Heats 3 & 4 sponsored by Packer & Co
- Friday 10 January Prince Philip Cup Heats 7 & 8 sponsored by Unidata
- Major Event Sponsor – Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
- Host – Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
- WA International Dragon Class Association
- Australian International Dragon Association
Accommodation
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
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
Things to do and See
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
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
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