A Class Australian Championship Underway at Illawarra
The 2026 A Class Australian Championship got underway today at the picturesque Illawarra Yacht Club in New South Wales, with a competitive fleet of 13 skippers contesting the national title over two days of racing, 23–24 February.
Illawarra Yacht Club has welcomed competitors from across the country, with sailors eager to test themselves in what promises to be a closely fought championship. With only two days scheduled, consistency will be critical, and every race result will play an important role in determining the outcome.
The opening day saw the fleet take to the water in favourable, albeit light conditions, allowing race officials to begin building a series that will ultimately crown Australia’s newest A Class National Champion.
Racing will conclude tomorrow, when the 2026 champion will be decided.
Competitors, supporters, and followers can stay up to date with live results and standings via the results page at aryanationals.com.
Results
| Pos | Name/Club | Sail No. /Design | Nett | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Weizman SYDNEY MARINERS MC (NSW) | AUS 88 SWORD | 28.0 | 47.0 |
| 2 | Frank Russell LAKE MACQUARIE RYC (NSW) | AUS 75 UFO MK2 | 45.0 | 79.0 |
| 3 | Kyle Stewart RISDON BROOK RYC (TAS) | AUS 59 BLISTER IV | 70.0 | 110.0 |
| 4 | Chris Juttner SOUTH AUSTRALIA RYC (SA) | AUS 91 SWORD | 106.0 | 148.0 |
| 5 | Ian Dickinson NORTH WEST RYC (TAS) | AUS 39 BLISTER IV | 110.0 | 154.0 |
| 6 | Tom Collinge NORTHERN MARINERS (NSW) | AUS 135 STILLETTO | 112.0 | 152.0 |
| 7 | Lisa Blackwood RISDON BROOK RYC (TAS) | AUS 35 BLISTER IV | 115.0 | 171.0 |
| 8 | Lester Pearson ILLAWARRA RYC (NSW) | AUS 68 UFO MK2 | 130.0 | 177.0 |
| 9 | Alan Gold SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RYC (SA) (SA) | AUS 19 SPEAR | 133.0 | 180.0 |
| 10 | Rod Marshall RISDON BROOK RYC (TAS) | AUS 81 BLISTER IV | 157.0 | 213.0 |
| 11 | Dave Morrison KOONAWARRA BAY SC (NSW) | AUS 62 GUNBOAT | 199.0 | 255.0 |
| 12 | Neil Martin SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RYC (SA) (SA) | AUS 87 SWEET 9 | 218.0 | 273.0 |
| 13 | Grant Murray SOUTH EASTERN HILLS MYC (SA) | AUS 94 GUNBOAT | 240.0 | 296.0 |