Etchells Club Series and Regattas 2025-26
Michael Manford Series
Event Entry
All boats of the Etchells class nominated for the 2025-26 Sailing Season will automatically be entered in to the Michael Manford Series, no separate nomination required.
All non registered boats must register their entry at https://topyacht.com.au/db/kb2/race_select.php?EventID=1910
On race day, RFBYC registered boats shall use the RFBYC app to sign on all persons on board.
All non RFBYC members must sign themselves and their crew on using the following link: http://tymob.net.au/mycrew.php?evid=1910&
All non registered boats must register their entry at https://topyacht.com.au/db/kb2/race_select.php?EventID=1910
On race day, RFBYC registered boats shall use the RFBYC app to sign on all persons on board.
All non RFBYC members must sign themselves and their crew on using the following link: http://tymob.net.au/mycrew.php?evid=1910&
Sailing Instructions
The RFBYC 2025-26 Standard Sailing Instructions apply to this event.
Results
Results for the 2025-26 Michael Manford Series HERE
Rob Bird Series
Event Entry
All boats of the Etchells class nominated for the 2025-26 Sailing Season will automatically be entered in to the Rob Bird Series, no separate nomination required.
All non registered boats must register their race day entry at https://topyacht.com.au/db/kb2/race_select.php?EventID=1910
On race day, RFBYC registered boats shall use the RFBYC app to sign on all persons on board.
All non RFBYC members must sign themselves and their crew on using the following link: http://tymob.net.au/mycrew.php?evid=1910&
All non registered boats must register their race day entry at https://topyacht.com.au/db/kb2/race_select.php?EventID=1910
On race day, RFBYC registered boats shall use the RFBYC app to sign on all persons on board.
All non RFBYC members must sign themselves and their crew on using the following link: http://tymob.net.au/mycrew.php?evid=1910&
Sailing Instructions
For races conducted by RFBYC, the RFBYC 2025-26 Standard Sailing Instructions will apply.
For races conducted by RPYC, the RPYC 2025-26 Standard Sailing Instructions will apply
For races designated as Windward Leeward Races, the host club’s standard and
supplementary sailing instructions issued prior to the event will apply.
For races conducted by RPYC, the RPYC 2025-26 Standard Sailing Instructions will apply
For races designated as Windward Leeward Races, the host club’s standard and
supplementary sailing instructions issued prior to the event will apply.
Results
Syd Corser Regatta
Regatta Documents
Notice of Race (published 17 Oct 2025)
Sailing Instructions (published 14 Nov 2025)
RPYC Windward Leeward Supplementary Sailing Instructions (published 18Nov 2025)
Sailing Instructions (published 14 Nov 2025)
RPYC Windward Leeward Supplementary Sailing Instructions (published 18Nov 2025)
Event Entry
Enter the 2025 Syd Corser Regatta HERE.
Entry List
| Sail No. | Boat Name | Skipper | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS1022 | Screaming Plum | Greg Kerr | Luke Paterson, Remy Donraadt |
| AUS1142 | Barracuda | Bruce Maloney | Dave Mann, Brett Shoebridge |
| AUS1223 | Galactic Wind | John Greeve | Simon Griffiths, Bruce Portman |
| AUS1320 | Chilly Bin | Dirk van der Struyf | Guy Skinner, Brad Moore |
| AUS1356 | Briar Patch | Gus McBriar | Peter Kernot, Peter Lawlor |
| AUS1357 | Postman | Keith Anderson | Charlie Rae, Robert Bingham |
| AUS1400 | Azure | Chris Pratt | Peter Hood, Michael McAullay |
| AUS1422 | Yo! | Peter Ahern | Gordon Blaauw, Pablo Bedetti |
| AUS1443 | Forte | Mark Crier | Harry Coulson, John Duggan (Sat), George Boulden (Sun) |
| AUS1462 | Ratpack | Grantham Kitto | Ethan Prieto-Low, Adam Brenz-Verca |
Results
State and National Championships
See the Etchells State and National Championship Event Page HERE
Further Information
For further information, email [email protected]
Schedule of Events
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 25 October 2025 | 1405 | Michael Manford Series Races - incorporated in to the RFBYC Sat pm Series Clubline short races. | Club Line RFBYC |
| 15 November 2025 | From 1400 | Rob Bird Series Races - incorporated in the RFBYC Sat pm Series Windward Leeward Race Day | Mid River RFBYC |
| 22 November 2025 | 0800 | Syd Corser Regatta |
MWW RFBYC (AM) and MWE RPYC (PM) |
| 23 November 2025 | 0800 | Syd Corser Regatta | MWW RFBYC |
| 6 December 2025 | 1330 | Rob Bird Series Races - incorporated in the RPYC Sat pm Series Windward Leeward Race Day | Mid River RPYC |
| 13 December 2025 | 1350 | Rob Bird Series Race - incorporated in to the RFBYC Sat pm SeriesDual Start Race 1 | Mid River RFBYC |
| 13 December 2025 | After last fleet | Rob Bird Series Race - incorporated in to the RFBYC Sat pm Series Dual Start Race 2 | Mid River RFBYC |
| 20 December 2025 | 1420 | Michael Manford Series Races - incorporated in to the RFBYC Sat pm Series Clubline short races. | |
| 24 January 2026 | 1425 | Michael Manford Series Races - incorporated in to the RFBYC Sat pm Series Clubline short races. | Club Line RFBYC |
| 31 January 2026 | 1410 | Michael Manford Series Races - incorporated in to the RFBYC Sat pm Series Clubline short races. | Mid River RFBYC |
| 7 February 2026 | 0900 | Rob Bird Series Races - incorporated in the RFBYC Sat am Series Windward Leeward Race Day | |
| 7 February 2026 | 1350 | Rob Bird Series Races - incorporated in to the RFBYC Sat pm Series Dual Start Race 1 | |
| 7 February 2026 | After last fleet | Rob Bird Series Races - incorporated in to the RFBYC Sat pm Series Dual Start Race 2 | Mid River RFBYC |
| 7 March 2026 | From 1400 | Michael Manford Series Races - incorporated in to the RFBYC Sat pm Series Clubline short races. | Mid River RFBYC |
| 14 March 2026 | 1410 | Michael Manford Series Races - incorporated in to the RFBYC Sat pm Series Clubline short races. | Club Line RFBYC |
| 11 April 2026 | 1405 | Rob Bird Series Race - incorporated in to the RFBYC Sat pm Series | Mid River RFBYC |
