Bellerive Yacht Club Stages Epic Showdown as Elite Sailors Compete in the 2025 SB20 Australian Championship

The elite of Australia’s sailing world are converging towards Bellerive Yacht Club for an epic three-day battle for the 2025 SB20 Australian Championship. No less than 15 of Australia’s finest SB20 sailing teams are in Bellerive prepping for the heated competition that lies ahead, raising the excitement levels among the sailing aficionados.

This championship forms an integral part of the 21st Banjo’s Shoreline Crown Series Bellerive Regatta, further escalates the stakes for participants. The competition promises to be electric, with top talent vying for the coveted trophy, currently held by distinguished Australian champion, Nick Rogers of the illustrious team Karabos.

Predicting a ‘hot contest’, Bellerive Yacht Club’s Commodore, Hughie Lewis, acknowledges the quality of competition that the championship has drawn. Lewis singles out standout competitor Will Sargent, the sailing wunderkind from Hobart’s hometown, who, according to Lewis, stands a strong chance of clinching the championship.

The Championship promises thrilling racing action conducted in ten stages throughout the three days, with the opening warning signal given at 4 pm on Friday. With world-class competitors striving to clinch the coveted SB20 Australian title, the 2025 Championship ensures a flurry of high octane sailing adventures to be remembered.