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Step aboard Awen, our high-performance IMOCA Open 60, for the racing adventure of a lifetime. From coastal thrills to offshore challenges, our calendar is packed with races, regattas, and passages to elevate your sailing skills. Each includes 1–3 days of pre-race training, so you can build confidence and thrive in a true performance environment. Join the crew, push your limits, and race on a world-class yacht. To the view all upcoming events, review the Sailing Calendar. Manual trip booking form and custom payment plan options available here. View Trip Reviews.
Starting from $375pp per day
2025 - 2028 Awen trip calendar
Brisbane to Sydney | Australia
17 - 24 Nov 2025 | 7 Nights | 460nm
Price: from AUD$2,750
Yacht: Awen
Coastal Passage
Options: Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The Brisbane to Sydney Passage is an exhilarating 460 nautical-mile journey along the stunning Queensland and New South Wales coastlines. Starting from the Brisbane’s Moreton Bay and heading down the Queensland Coast, and New South Wales Coast to Sydney.
Cabbage Tree Island Race | Sydney, Australia
2 - 7 Dec 2025 | 5 Nights | 180nm
Price: from AUD$1,950
Yacht: Awen
Coastal Race
Options: 9 Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The Cabbage Tree Island Race is a key offshore challenge on the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia calendar, offering 172nm of tactical sailing along New South Wales’ coast. This is a crew qualifying passage for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Race | Australia
25 - 31 Dec 2025 | 6 Nights | 630nm
Price: from AUD$17,750 - SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST
Yacht: Awen
Ocean Race
Options: 9 Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Race is one of the toughest and most respected ocean races in the world. It’s the only major race that starts in a harbour, takes in a passage and finishes in a river. This will be the 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, with a fleet in excess of 100 yachts expected.
Ready to join the race crew for a regatta or ocean race? Full training is provided for all race crews and is included in the itinerary. If you are not quite ready to book and pay just yet, thats no problem.
Select your event and submit the registration form and we’ll send you the confirmation details, itinerary, deposit invoice and payment plan details and be sure to answer all your questions, before you proceed
2026 Awen calendar
Hobart to Sydney | Australia
15 - 25 Jan 2026 | 10 Nights | 630nm
Price: from AUD$3,950
Book from $1,975 deposit / Balance on 16/12/25
Yacht: Awen
Sailing Passage
Options: Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The Hobart to Opua Ocean Passage is an exhilarating 630nm Sydney to Hobart course in reverse. Taking you from the rugged southern coastline of Tasmania across Bass Strait to the iconic Sydney Harbour.
Trans-Tasman Sydney to Auckland Race
24 Feb - 11 Mar 2026 | 15 Nights | 1,270nm
Price: from AUD$13,750
Book from $4,950 deposit / Balance on 2/1/26
Yacht: Awen
Ocean Race
Options: 10 Single Berths / Shared Cabins
For just the third time in decades we will see a fully crewed Category 1 yacht race from Australia to New Zealand. The race will start on Sydney Harbour and finish in the Auckland Harbour.
Whangarei, NZ to Brisbane, Australia
1 - 12 Apr 2026 | 12 nights | 1,350nm
Price: from NZD$6,950
Book from $1,990 deposit / Balance in 2 payments after 1/1/26
Yacht: Awen
Ocean Passage
Options: Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The Opua to Sydney passage is an exhilarating blue water adventure that blends the stunning landscapes of New Zealand’s northern coastline with the challenge of crossing the Tasman Sea to Sydney.
Twin Reefs Training Bootcamp | Australia
26 Apr - 4 May 2026 | 8 Nights | 720nm
Price: from $3,750
Book from $1,140 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 26/1/26
Yacht: Awen
Sailing Passage
Options: Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The 720nm offshore training camp, is designed for sailors eager to elevate their racing and seamanship skills. This a 320nm voyage from the Brisbane into the Tasman Sea, rounding Middleton and Elizabeth Reef’s and finishing the 320nm return leg to Brisbane./
Brisbane to Sydney | Australia
1 - 8 Jul 2026 | 7 Nights | 460nm
Price: from AUD$3,750
Book from $960 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 2/2/26
Yacht: Awen
Coastal Passage
Options: Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The Brisbane to Sydney Passage is an exhilarating 460 nautical-mile journey along the stunning Queensland and New South Wales coastlines. Starting from the Brisbane’s Moreton Bay and heading down the Queensland Coast, and New South Wales Coast to Sydney.
Ready to join the race crew for a regatta or ocean race? Full training is provided for all race crews and is included in the itinerary. If you are not quite ready to book and pay just yet, thats no problem.
Select your event and submit the registration form and we’ll send you the confirmation details, itinerary, deposit invoice and payment plan details and be sure to answer all your questions, before you proceed.
Sydney to Gold Coast Yacht Race | Australia
22 - 29 Jul 2026 | 7 Nights | 384nm
Price: from AUD$5,250
Book from $1,320 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 23/1/26
Yacht: Awen
Coastal Yacht Race
Options: Single Berth | Maximum berths: 9
The Sydney to Gold Coast Yacht Race is one of Australia’s premier offshore sailing events, offering a thrilling 384-nautical-mile challenge along the stunning east coast. In the next edition of the race, sailors will once again test their skills, endurance, and strategy as they navigate changing weather conditions and tactical obstacles on the journey north.
Gold Coast to Mackay Yacht Race | Australia
27 Jul - 3 Aug 2026 | 7 Nights | 520nm
Price: from AUD$5,250
Book from $1,320 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 27/1/26
Yacht: Awen
Cat 2 Ocean Race
Options: Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The Gold Coast to Mackay Yacht Race, hosted by Southport Yacht Club, is a premier offshore challenge along Australia’s east coast. Starting in vibrant Southport, the course heads north through open sea and coastal waters to tropical Mackay, drawing both seasoned racers and ambitious newcomers.
Airlie Beach Race Week | Australia
3 - 14 Aug 2026 | 11 Nights
Price: from AUD$5,750
Book from $1,700 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 4/2/26
Yacht: Awen
Sailing Regatta
Options: Regatta Crew / Accommodation Ashore
Airlie Beach Race Week is the ultimate mix of spectacular island racing and lively evenings ashore. Run out of Whitsunday Sailing Club, the regatta features six races over seven days, including a mid-week lay-day to relax, explore, or enjoy the festivities. With 120–150 yachts competing in turquoise waters teeming with whales, turtles, and dolphins, it’s one of our all-time favourite events.
Hamilton Island Race Week | Australia
13 - 23 Aug 2026 | 10 Nights
Price: from AUD$6,750
Book from $2,010 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 15/2/26
Yacht: Awen
Sailing Regatta
Options: Regatta Crew / Accommodation Ashore
‘Hammo’ Race Week is an exhilarating experience, that combines competitive sailing with the stunning beauty of one of the world's most idyllic sailing destinations. Join our race crew for a week of high adrenalin racing on the water and fun ashore.
Hamilton Island to Magnetic Island | Australia
23 - 25 Aug 2026 | 2 Nights | 150 nm
Price: from AUD$1,295
Book from $650 deposit / Balance due 24/7/26
Yacht: Awen
Coastal Passage
Options: Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The Hamilton Island to Magnetic Island passage is a scenic 150 nautical mile coastal journey through the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Departing from the lively Whitsundays, this tropical sailing route winds north through coral cays, island clusters, and turquoise waters, finishing at Magnetic Island Marina near Townsville.
Magnetic Island Race Week | Australia
25 Aug - 3 Sep 2026 | 9 Nights
Price: from AUD$6,250
Book from $1,540 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 27/2/26
Yacht: Awen
Sailing Regatta
Options: Regatta Crew / Accommodation Ashore
Magnetic Island Race Week is the ultimate combination of spectacular island racing and evening fun ashore. Run out of the Maggie Island Marina, in North Queensland, the race week spans 6 races around the islands over 6 days, with a lay-day in the middle.
Magnetic Island to Brisbane | Australia
4 - 14 Sep 2026 | 10 Nights | 700 Nm
Price: from AUD$3,750
Book from $930 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 6/3/26
Yacht: Awen
Coastal Passage
Options: Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The Magnetic Island to Brisbane Passage is a stunning 700 nautical-mile journey south through the Great Barrier Reef Islands, and down the east coast of K’gari (the largest sand island in the world) to the Rivergate Marina in Brisbane.
Twin Reefs Training Bootcamp | Australia
5 - 15 Nov 2026 | 10 Nights | 830nm
Price: from $5,250
Book from $1,320 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 17/5/26
Yacht: Awen
Ocean Passage
Options: Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The 830nm offshore training camp, is designed for sailors eager to elevate their racing and seamanship skills. This a 320nm voyage from the Brisbane into the Tasman Sea, rounding Middleton and Elizabeth Reef’s and finishing with a 510nm leg to Sydney.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race | Australia
25 - 31 Dec 2026 | 6 Nights | 630nm
Price: from AUD$17,750 - SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST
Book from $4,445 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 26/6/26
Yacht: Awen
Ocean Race
Options: 9 Single Berths / Shared Cabins
This race is one of the toughest and most respected ocean races in the world. It’s the only race that starts in a harbour, takes in a passage and finishes in a river. This will be the 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, with a fleet in excess of 100 yachts expected.
2027 Awen calendar
Sydney to Noumea Yacht Race
25 May - 4 Jun 2027 | 10 Nights | 1,064nm
Price: from AUD$6,750
Book from $1,980 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 24/11/26
Yacht: Awen
Ocean Race
Options: 9 Single Berths / Shared Cabins
Set sail on an epic 1,064-nautical-mile blue water classic from Sydney to Nouméa, New Caledonia. This premier ocean race is a true test of endurance, strategy, and seamanship, taking crews from the rugged coastline of Australia across the Tasman and Coral Seas to the tropical paradise of Nouméa.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race | Australia
25 - 31 Dec 2027 | 6 Nights | 630nm
Price: from AUD$17,750
Book from $4,430 deposit / Balance in 3 payments after 26/6/27
Yacht: Awen
Ocean Race
Options: 9 Single Berths / Shared Cabins
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Race is one of the toughest and most respected ocean races in the world. It’s the only major race that starts in a harbour, takes in a passage and finishes in a river. This edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, has a fleet in excess of 100 yachts expected, ranging from 36 to 100 foot in length. The electric pre-race village atmosphere at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) followed by the excitement of the build-up to the start on Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day is hard to describe.
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