25/26 Summer Season Opening Day
Opening Day & Sail Past
Opening Day & Sail Past
South of Perth Yacht Club welcomes skippers, crews and visitors to celebrate the start of another exciting summer sailing season. Shake off the winter chill and join us for a day of tradition, racing and camaraderie on the Swan River.
This year’s Opening Day features the S80 Metro Series and the Patron’s Trophy Pursuit Race. To receive a start time, eligible boats must be nominated for the 2025/26 season.
Visiting keelboats and off-the-beach classes are welcome to participate. Register via the links below and join the fleet for one of the club’s most celebrated sailing traditions.
Key Links
- Keelboats: Register to Race
- Keelboats: Supplementary SIs
- Keelboats: Course Maps
- Keelboats: Crew Sign-On
- Keelboats: Handicaps & Results
- Off the Beach: Register to Race
- Off the Beach: OTB SIs
- Off the Beach: Alpha Course
- Off the Beach: Sign On/Off
- Off the Beach: Results
- Other Resources: Race & Regatta Forms
Racing Schedule
| Date | First Warning | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 5 Oct 2025 | 1330 | Centreboard Racing |
| Sun 5 Oct 2025 | 1330 | S80 Metro Series |
| Sun 5 Oct 2025 | 1335 | Patron’s Trophy Pursuit Race |
Opening Day Programme
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 1100 | Official Ceremony & Guest Arrival |
| 1200 | Ceremony Commences |
| 1225 | Opening of the 80th Sailing Season |
| 1245 | Sail Past Begins |
| 1330 | Keelboat Racing Starts |
| 1330 | OTB Racing Starts |
| 1730 | Results & Presentations in Yachties Bar |
Sail Past
The Sail Past is one of SoPYC’s enduring traditions, showcasing our diverse fleets and opening the season in style. The official salute will be taken from the Start Box at the Fuel Wharf.
All vessels should assemble in their designated staging areas and follow directions from event marshals via voice, flags or VHF Channel 69.
Sail Past Order
| Time | Fleet | Order |
|---|---|---|
| 1245–1250 | Power Yachts | Led by champion representatives of participating fleets. |
| 1250–1310 | Keelboats | Division 1, Division 2, Cole 32, S80, SS27, SS22, Division 3, Red Witch, H28 |
| 1310–1325 | Centreboards & Dinghies | Led by St Ayles Skiffs, then Junior Fleets, ILCA, Windsurfers, 29er, Flying Fifteen, Viper 640 |
Saluting Protocol
Skippers wearing a formal club cap should return the salute. Those without a cap should salute by placing their right hand over their heart while passing the official party.
Past Results
Browse previous Opening Day results and Sail Past archives: