Regatta Information
Event Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0730 - 0830 | Registration and Weigh-In | Riverside Room, Dinghy Club |
| 0815 | Volunteer Briefing | Riverside Room, Dinghy Club |
| 0830 | Competitor Briefing | Riverside Room, Dinghy Club |
| 0930-1800 | Racing | Freshwater Bay |
| After sailing | Presentation Ceremony | RFBYC Members Bar |
Notice of Race
Application for Entry
Application for Entry - Closes Wednesday, 3 September 2025 at 5:00pm.
Entry List
| Team Name | Skipper/Crew | Club Representing |
|---|---|---|
| GRST Youth Academy |
Skipper: Xavier Bates Crew: Jaden Mercer, Pol Rafart, George Elms |
RFBYC |
| Team Full Send |
Skipper: Angus Cameron Crew: Blake Tweady, Zach Sprunt, Lachlan Putt, Ashlie Duffield |
RFBYC |
| Gage Roads Sailing Team |
Skipper: Marcello Torre Crew: Ethan Prieto-Low, Adam Brenz-Verca, Jess Grimes |
RFBYC |
| RPYC Team |
Skipper: William McAullay Crew: John Bucknall, Johann Lasmana, Joe Kilcullen, Orlando Ligovich |
RPYC |
| Miami Race Team |
Skipper: Mia Lovelady Crew: Lucy Alderson, Georgia Payne, Ona Rafart, Caitlin Shaw |
RFBYC |
| SoPYC Team |
Skipper: Kirstin Norris Crew: Mara Vlaar, Annika Penifold, Sonja Vlaar |
SoPYC |
| ILCA Team |
Skipper: Issac Biczo Crew: Will Whitehead, Logon Mitchell, Fedor Alfimov, Brittany Garnett |
RFBYC |
Sailing Instructions
Sailing Instructions - Posted 18 September (12:00noon)
Results
Official Notice Board
All notices to competitors during this event will be published here.
Media Release #1 - Posted 3 August 2025
Notice of Race Amendment #1 - Posted 18 September 2025
Updated Pairing List | BW8 Boat Details - Posted 21 September 2025
Volunteer List - Posted 21 September 2025
Media Release #1 - Posted 3 August 2025
Notice of Race Amendment #1 - Posted 18 September 2025
Updated Pairing List | BW8 Boat Details - Posted 21 September 2025
Volunteer List - Posted 21 September 2025
Further Information
For further information, please contact the
RFBYC Sailing Administrator at
[email protected] or phone 9286 8200
RFBYC Sailing Administrator at
[email protected] or phone 9286 8200
Regatta History
The Junior Exchange Sailing Scheme (JESS) programme was a unique annual event which offered young yachtsmen and women the opportunity to not only improve their skills as sailors but to develop their character and leadership qualities. From 1988 until 2016 around 160 young sailors participated in JESS. Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club was proud to continue the original concept which was the brainchild of the Coaching Co-ordinator of the time, Huck Scott.
His plan outlined an opportunity for young sailors to embark on a journey that would provide them with not only an enjoyable experience but an environment to develop valuable personal skills and lifelong friends.
The JESS Experience is demanding on the sailors, clubs, parents, and team leaders, but the rewards are rich. The experience for the sailors is a once in a lifetime event.
To honour the history of JESS, RFBYC have named this annual open match racing event the JESS Match Cup. The inaugural event was 22 to 24 January 2018.
2025 will be the seventh time RFBYC will run the event and is generously sponsored by Gill Australia.
His plan outlined an opportunity for young sailors to embark on a journey that would provide them with not only an enjoyable experience but an environment to develop valuable personal skills and lifelong friends.
The JESS Experience is demanding on the sailors, clubs, parents, and team leaders, but the rewards are rich. The experience for the sailors is a once in a lifetime event.
To honour the history of JESS, RFBYC have named this annual open match racing event the JESS Match Cup. The inaugural event was 22 to 24 January 2018.
2025 will be the seventh time RFBYC will run the event and is generously sponsored by Gill Australia.
