2025 Australian Championship - Humpybong Yacht Club - Qld

The International Contender was designed by Bob Miller (Ben Lexcen) and was selected in 1967, during trials, as a potential Olympic successor to the Finn dinghy. The Contender was awarded International status in 1968 and now has fleets in more than twelve countries throughout the world

The Contender Class is truly International, holding ISAF International status. As well as a strong Australian fleet, there are fleets in the United Kingdom, North America, and right across Europe. The World Championship routinely attracts turnouts of over 100 boats. 

2025 Australian National Championships

The 55th National Championship will be held in Queensland at Humpybong Yacht Club from 13th-16th January 2025.

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2024 Australian National Championships

The 54th Australian Championship was hosted by Gippsland Lake Yacht Club in Paynesville, Victoria, with racing from Monday 15th January 2024 through to Thursday 18th January. Mark Bulka is the 2024 National Champion, with Lindsay Irwin just pipping Andre Webster for second. 50 boats entered what was a fantastic regatta.

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2024 West Australian State Championship

26th - 27th October 2024

2024 South Australia State Championship

1st - 3rd November at Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club

2024 NSW State Championship

16th & 17th November at South Macquarie Sailing Club

2024 Queensland State Championship

30th Nov - 1st December at Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club

2025 Victorian State Championship

March 2025 - McCrae Yacht Club

Where can you sail against other Contenders?

You will find Contenders being sailed at the following clubs

NSW

Gosford Sailing Club

Teralba Sailing Clubs on Lake Macquarie

Balmoral on Sydney Harbour

ACT

Canberra Yacht Club

VIC

Black Rock Yacht Club - Blairgowrie Yacht Club - McCrae Yacht Club - Royal Geelong Yacht Club

Port Melbourne Yacht Club - Sandringham Yacht Club - Mordialloc Sailing Club - Somers Yacht Club

QLD

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

Humpybong Yacht Club

WA

Royal Freshwater Yacht Club

Hilarys Yacht Club

SA

Adelaide Sailing Club

Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club

International Contender Association