Goolwa Vintage Boat Club Inc.

26/04/2026

Race 13 sponsored by the Islander’s Tavern was held on Sunday 19th April. 5 boats nominated and Brigand joined in unofficially!
It was great to see Mimosa out helmed by Louise Edwards and placed first on handicap. Nereid and Leeuwin placed 2nd and 3rd.
Thank you to Dan Court, Islander’s Tavern for providing a great after race spread enjoyed by the sailors, family and friends!
Thanks also to Chris Caffin Canvas Sails for great photos as always!

14/04/2026

Race 12 sponsored by The Big Duck was held on Sunday 12/4. Fresh winds made for a quick sail to Clayton Bay, but slightly more challenging on the return trip.
It was a good turn out with 7 boats, including 21’s Endeavour and Nautilus.
Line honours go to Endeavour however on handicap Nautilus was 1st followed by Leeuwin and Endeavour.
Thank you to Michael Veenstra as sponsor!

15/02/2026

Unfortunately due to light winds the Rat Island race was called early at Clayton! However a great BBQ lunch was enjoyed at Riverside! Thank you Carolyn & Charles.
On handicap Janillian, followed by Mambo Queen and 3rd was Neried.
Burgar’s Boat Co. representatives enjoyed a sail and presenting the trophies.
Thanks again to Mark Harvey with Falcon for providing a start and finish line.

10/02/2026

This Sunday is the Rat Island race sponsored by Burgars Boat Co.
Pre-race briefing at the GRYC @ 10am and the finish at a point adjacent to Rat Island. (Dependent on conditions)
After race BBQ at Riverside and presentation around 1.30 pm. Please let Chris know via return email if you are attending.
Thanks to Jordy Burgar and family for their sponsorship and to Carolyn & Charles Irwin for use of their facilities at Riverside!

27/01/2026

Thanks to our sponsor for Race 7, Lee Spencer, South Coast Marine & Caravan Upholstery.
A great race in idyllic conditions was enjoyed. Handicap results go to -
1st Mambo Queen
2nd Leeuwin
3rd Janillian

Thanks to our starter Mark Harvey and to Chris Caffin Canvas Sails for great on water shots.
Thank you to Dan @ Islanders Tavern for hosting post race drinks and presso.
Great nibbles, thanks Dan.

22/01/2026

This Sunday 25th January is Race 7 sponsored by South Coast Marine Upholstery.
Pre-race @ 1.15pm adjacent to the Islander’s Tavern with the race starting at 1.45pm near the entrance to Aggies creek.
After race drinks and presentation at the Islander’s Tavern around 4pm.
See you there! ⛵️⛵️

11/01/2026

6 boats started today under challenging conditions. Great to see Nautilus a R21 out today skippered by Brian Doser.
3rd place went to our Commodore Randal, 2nd place was Paul Simmonds in Mambo Queen and John Dickson in Janillian won 1st place on handicap.
Thanks again to Imbiss on the Elbow as sponsors.

09/01/2026

This Sunday is race 6 sponsored by Imbiss on the Elbow.
Pre-race briefing is at 1.15pm at the Goolwa Main Wharf.
Results and presentation will be held at around 4pm at Imbiss on the Elbow.
Thank you to our sponsors Maartena & Nick!

07/12/2025

Great day on the water! Thanks to 90 mile wines and Canvas Sails for the photos.

06/12/2025

Don’t forget tomorrow is race 5 sponsored by 90 Mile Wines. Pre-race briefing 1.15pm @ the Goolwa Wharf with the start around 1.45pm.
Results & presentation will be held at The Wharf Wine Bar commencing @ 4pm.
Thank you to Chris and the 90 Mile Wines team.

23/11/2025

Fantastic day for race 4 sponsored by the Kies Family. 1st & fastest goes to Nereid skippered by our Commodore Randal Cooper, 2nd Janillian, John Dickson & 3rd Mambo Queen, Paul Simmons.
Special mention to James & Annie sailing on Zeta!

22/11/2025