The popular Audi Winter Series began in its current format in the 1950s and has increased over the years to become Australia’s largest ongoing series, with fleets averaging 140+ boats last year.

The Audi Winter Series commences each year with the traditional Ladies Day and Great Veteran’s Race , followed by the pointscore races and concluding with the final Ladies Day Race before many of the boats head north in the Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race.

Innovations this year mean that there will be no non-pointscore races other than the opening and closing Ladies day events on 26th April and 19th July, turning the pointscore in to an 11 race series, but an additional race may be dropped: there will also be the ability to postpone the starts if necessary to enable the breezes to fill in.

The Great Veterans Race is now open to boats over 30 years old which have competed in a Sydney to Hobart Race (formerly those built before 1970) so if you now qualify and would like to take part please contact the Sailing Office for an entry form or further information.

Every Sunday morning, crews can enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast and piping hot coffee from the Breakfast Club volunteers, or from the deck, before heading onto the water in one of the 11 proposed divisions, including 2 non-spinnaker, and  a Sydney 38OD division.

Sydney Harbour is the only place to be on a Winter Sunday, but it’s equally pleasant back at the Clubhouse where the video of the day’s racing is screened and the weekly prizegiving is held. Spending time in the Sydney Hobart Bar or Coaster’s Retreat and enjoying the caterer’s quality snacks and main meals also complement the day’s racing.

As well as great Line 7 gear for the top three in each division, all the divisional placegetters  go in the draw for the chance to drive brand new luxury Audi A6 for the week.