After a ragingly successful inaugural Brass Monkey, Torquay Sailing Club is throwing down the challenge again this winter with the second annual Torquay Brass Monkey Regatta, hitting the Surf Coast on 26-27 June 2027. This is proper winter sailing: crisp air, rolling swell, and a test of who’s keen enough to rig up when most are on the couch. Racing kicks off Saturday afternoon and continues for a Sunday morning session, with a mix of formats to keep things interesting: one day a longer distance race along our iconic coastline, the other tight, fast-paced short course racing right off the club. It’s open to all off-the-beach catamarans, plus dinghies with a yardstick under 99, so if you’ve got the boat and the grit, you’re in.

This regatta is all about good vibes, tough sailing, and a bit of fun off the water too. Entry is deliberately low-key: just $20 for single-handers and $30 for double-handers under 21 years old, and $40/$60 for single/double over 21, because we want as many boats on the start line as possible. Warm up afterwards with hot choccies by the fire pit, then join the fleet for a relaxed dinner at the bowlo (pay your own way). Whether you’re chasing bragging rights or prizes, or just keen to prove you’ve got what it takes to be a true “Brass Monkey,” this is your chance to embrace winter sailing on the Surf Coast.

 

 

 

 

Notice of Race

 

 

 

Torquay Brass Monkey Cat Regatta 2027

 

 

26-27 June 2027

Torquay Sailing Club, Victoria

 

 

1. Organising Authority

 

 

The Torquay Brass Monkey Cat Regatta is organised by Torquay Sailing Club.

 

 

2. Venue

 

 

Torquay Sailing Club

The Esplanade, Torquay, Victoria

 

Racing will be conducted on the waters of Zeally Bay and the adjacent coastline.

 

 

3. Eligibility

 

 

The regatta is open to:

 

• All off-the-beach catamarans.
• Dinghies with a current Australian Sailing Yardstick of less than 99.

 

 

Boats shall carry adequate third party liability insurance.

 

 

4. Rules

 

 

The regatta will be governed by:

 

• The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2025-2028.
• Australian Sailing Special Regulations Part 2 (where applicable).
• The rules of each competing class, except where altered by the Sailing Instructions.
• This Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions.

 

 

 

5. Entries

 

 

Entries shall be made online via:

 

https://www.torquaysailingclub.org.au/events/368490

 

Entry Fees

 

Competitors aged 21 years and over

 

• Single-handed: $40
• Double-handed: $60

 

 

Competitors under 21 years

 

• Single-handed: $20
• Double-handed: $30

 

 

Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Organising Authority.

 

 

6. Schedule

 

 

 

Saturday 26 June 2027

 

Time	Activity
12:00 pm	Competitor briefing
1:00 pm	First warning signal for Distance Race
After racing	Hot chocolates, fire pit and post-race social gathering
Evening	Dinner at the Torquay Bowls Club (pay your own way)

 

Sunday 27 June 2027

 

Time	Activity
10:00 am	Competitor briefing
11:00 am	First warning signal for Short Course Racing
Presentation	As soon as practicable after racing

 

7. Racing Format

 

 

The regatta will comprise:

 

• One Distance Race.
• One session of Short Course Racing.

 

 

The Organising Authority reserves the right to alter the format or schedule should weather or safety require.

 

 

8. Sailing Instructions

 

 

Sailing Instructions will be available online and at registration prior to the event.

 

 

9. Safety

 

 

Competitors shall comply with all safety requirements advised by the Race Committee.

 

All competitors are encouraged to wear a personal flotation device while afloat.

 

 

10. Scoring

 

 

The regatta will be scored using the Australian Sailing Yardstick Handicap System.

 

Further scoring details will be included in the Sailing Instructions.

 

 

11. Prizes

 

 

Prizes will be awarded for:

 

• Overall Yardstick Results.
• Additional prizes at the discretion of the Organising Authority.

 

 

 

12. Photography

 

 

Competitors grant the Organising Authority permission to use photographs and video taken during the event for promotional purposes without compensation.

 

 

13. Disclaimer of Liability

 

 

Competitors participate entirely at their own risk. The Organising Authority, Torquay Sailing Club, Race Committee and volunteers accept no liability for any loss, damage, injury or death sustained in conjunction with the regatta.

 

 

14. Further Information

 

 

Torquay Sailing Club

https://www.torquaysailingclub.org.au

 

 

 

This format is intentionally simple and follows the style used by Australian Sailing clubs. It provides enough information for competitors while leaving the course details, marks, starting sequences, and any local instructions to the Sailing Instructions issued closer to the event.