GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race

18/06/2026

The inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Offshore Yacht Race has started! Follow the race fleet here:

Brisbane to Bundaberg Offshore Yacht Race — 18–21 June 2026. Approx. 250nm passage, Category 3+. Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron.

17/06/2026

With 1 month till entries close, now is the time to start considering accommodation options on the GC and in Mackay... 😎🌴

Exclusive rates and the flexibility you need for a yacht race! See our hot list of super convenient accommodation on the Gold Coast and in Mackay for race crews and family. Choose from TRYP Wyndham Southport, Mantra Mackay, and a range of options a short drive away.

15/06/2026

Another Adelaide based rocketeer returns in 2026! Cool Cats Yachting are back for more, this time skipper Scott Mutton and crew will be taking on the sister ship and 2025 PHS winner Cyan Moon from Melbourne, and fellow Adelaide sailors onboard Clockwork. It's great to have you back Scott, as well as your entourage of the coolest cats to be found on the eastern seaboard 😎😎🤩👊🤟

45 DAYS TO GO!
Race Start: 30th July
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04/06/2026

David Rose from Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and Southport Yacht Club returns for his 3rd GCMYR with his Welbourn 42, Wedgetail! 🙌💪

53 DAYS TO GO!

Race Start: 30th July
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01/06/2026

Russell Birse from Southport Yacht Club returns for his 2nd GCMYR with his Danish X-yacht XP38, Xvitesse! 🙌💪

57 DAYS TO GO!

Race Start: 30th July
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29/05/2026

Georgia Express returns in 2026, under new ownership from the Southport Yacht Club since last years competitive campaign. Skippered this year by Suzanne Oram, this 1993 Bruce Farr design was built in 1993 by Cookson Boats in New Zealand. She remains one of the most successful Mumm 36s launched with podium places in distinguished International regattas including The Corum Cup, Kenwood Cup and the Mumm 36 one-design world championships.

Welcome to the crew and best of luck racing north!
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2 MONTHS TO GO!

Race Start: 30th July
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26/05/2026

Return of the Kiwi's! 🥝🇳🇿
After competing in the for the first time last year, V5 and her eclectic crew of Kiwi and Aussie sailors are looking forward to returning for both the Gold Coast Mackay race and Sail Paradise in 2026.

From the Skipper:
"Over the past 12 months, we’ve been busy tweaking the boat and fine-tuning our rating in the hope of improving our IRC performance — and perhaps nudging ourselves a little further up the results sheet this year!

Both events are superbly organised by the Southport Yacht Club, but the real attraction for us is the chance to sail in beautiful blue open waters, enjoy fantastic racing conditions, viewing whales and trading the New Zealand winter for some Queensland sunshine, warm water, and a few cold drinks after racing. It is nearly as nice as sailing in New Zealand!" 🙌💪

Race Start: 30th July
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19/05/2026

Welcoming the return of pedigree racer Black Diamond for their 3rd GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race! 😎 Skippered by none other than Commodore of the Southport Yacht Club Glenn Burrell, this Reichel Pugh 42 and her crew of winners has seen solid new competition in the 40+ foot class come online in South East Queensland. With eyes on the the IRC & ORC tropheis, Black Diamond is certainly one to watch this year!

From the Skipper:
"My crew and I really enjoy the challenge of this 520nm race. Sailing up the coast of Queensland at this time of year is very enjoyable, as the weather gets warmer the further North you go and the SE trade winds are still prevalent. The support of the people of Mackay for this race is second to none, and they really offer a warm welcome when you arrive after 2-3 days of sailing."

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Race Start: 30th July
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14/05/2026

And just like that, the 2026 fleet hits 30! 🤩🥳🙌
Welcoming the iconic Wild Oats X to Mackay'26! 😎 Making full use of the extraordinary berthing arrangement for Mackay & Hamilton Island Race Week entrants, this Reichel Pugh 66 will be hoping to taste sweet victory at the finish line (as well as the sweet Sarina Sugar Shed rum 🥃)

From Boat Captain Paul Magee:
"This is a new era for the boat, and we're absolutely keen to start campaigning again. We've heard great stories about this race, including the spinnaker start and epic island route options, which will keep our Navigator Alice Tarnaski on her toes. We're excited to be part of this in 2026, enjoying a few days of respite in Mackay and then continuing onto Hamilton Island Race Week."

Boat Captain Paul, Skipper Phil and Crew are on track ! 🙌💪
Race Start: 30th July

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