Dry Season Racing – Annual race series from May to October
Darwin Sailing Club (DSC) hosts annual racing series throughout the dry season from May to October, taking full advantage of the Top End's cool, breezy conditions. Racing includes Off the Beach & Big Boat Series - designed to challenge sailors skills and encourage friendly competition.
After each race, sailors & spectators gather at Donny's Den to recount the day's events, celebrate the winners and enjoy a sunset drink and hangout. Race results are determined by handicap, ensuring a fair competition for all boats.
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2025 Racing Calendar
Off The Beach Divisions
Racing is open to the following divisons:
Division 5: ILCA & Tasar
Division 6: Minnow & International Cadet
Division 7: A-Class & Tornado & Nacra
Division 8: Mixed off the beach mulithulls
Division 9: Mixed off the beach monohulls
Division 10: Boards (windsurfers, wings & kites)
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NT SHADE SPRINT SERIES
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Sprint Series comprises of 5 race days throughout the season and is open to off the beach divisions.
Racing commences at 1400, with 4 short races back to back. Boats are typically off the water around 1630. All are welcome to join in the comraderie and rehash the afternoon of sailing at the Club afterwards.
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NT SURGERY CLUB SERIES
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Club Race Series comprises of 6 race days throughout the season and is open to off the beach divisions.
Racing commences at 1400, with 2 races back to back. Boats are typically off the water around 1630. All are welcome to join in the comraderie and rehash the afternoon of sailing at the Club afterwards.
We encourage our Learn To Sail participants to join the afternoon racing with on-water support and supervision. This is a great way to develop confidence and to consolidate and build new skills with new-found friends.
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TWILIGHT SERIES
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Join us for social racing on Saturday afternoons when the tide is right! Starting at 1630 off the Mary Woodrow Start Boat. After enjoy a Darwin Sunset with a drink at the Club!
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Big Boat Divisions
Racing is open to the following divisons:
Division 1: Large keelboats
Division 2: Sports Boats
Division 3: Multihulls
Division 4: Small keelboats & trailer sailers
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NT SURGERY HARBOUR SERIES
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Harbour Series compromises of 6 race days across the season and is desgined around our Big Boat divisions.
Racing commences at 1400 with 2 back to back races scheduled for the afternoon with boats typically finished by 1630. All are welcome to join in the comraderie and rehash the afternoon of sailing at the Club afterwards.
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GARMIN/NAVCOM CLASSIC SERIES
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Classic Series compromises of 4 race days throughout the season and is desgined around our Big Boat divisions.
Races commense at 1000 and consist of longer harbour courses with each race offering something a little different. Crews gather back at the Club for race presentation, BBQ and drinks to rehash the afternoon of sailing. Races in the series include Shell Island, Middle Arm, Old Man Rock & Cock of the Sea.
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TWILIGHT SERIES
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Join us for social racing on Saturday afternoons when the tide is right! Starting at 1630 off the Mary Woodrow Start Boat. After enjoy a Darwin Sunset with a drink at the Club!
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