About Brisbane Race Week
5 action packed days of yacht racing with a different format of racing almost every day!
Welcome aboard the excitement of RQYS Brisbane Race Week 2026! From May 1st to May 6th, join us for five days of yachting fun set against the breathtaking backdrop of Moreton Bay.
Whether you’re a seasoned racer or new to the sport, our diverse race formats, including the exhilarating “hot laps” around Green Island inspired by Formula 1 qualifying, promise an unforgettable experience for all sailors.
Don’t miss your chance to test your skills, soak in the camaraderie of the sailing community, and sail towards victory at this premier event hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron.
Highlights from 2025
2025 Sponsors and Supporters
Brisbane Race Week is proudly brought to you with contributions from our amazing Major Sponsors and Supporters.
Please assist us by supporting and purchasing products and services from our sponsors whenever possible.
COMPETITORS LIST
See who’s racing in 2026 –
NOR and Entry Coming soon….
Onwater Program
The diversity of race formats is the signature feature of Brisbane Race Week.
Friday – Day 1
Friday afternoon’s racing takes its lead from Formula 1 qualifying with “hot laps” around Green Island.
Competing yachts will have a three-hour window to complete as many laps as they can and can choose to circumnavigate the island in any direction. The fastest lap on elapsed and corrected time will decide the race winners.
Saturday and Sunday – Day 2&3
Saturday and Sunday will up the ante with short races east of Green Island.
The handcrafted courses will put crews to the test, utilising the recently installed recreational racing marks.
Monday – Day 4
On Monday’s Labour Day public holiday, a long passage race will see yachts stretch their legs with Moreton Island and Brisbane City as idyllic backdrops.
Tuesday – Lay Day
The lay day on Tuesday affords crews a day onshore to recover, catch up on work, or chill out at the yacht club and prepare their yachts for the grand finale on Wednesday
Wednesday – Day 5
The mother of all pursuit races is the last race of the regatta, with start times derived from the results from all previous races in the series. With handicaps already applied before the start of the race, it’s a winner-take-all battle
Onshore Program
While there will be a lot of fun on the water, it’s onshore where the real action takes place!
Fantastic onshore events and a Grand Finale are to be hosted across multiple venues and are open to all sailors, friends, family, members, guests and visitors.
Notice of racine and online entry coming soon
Entries close 29 APRIL 2026.
Our Race Committee
Paul Bolton
PRIMARY RACE OFFICER
