The Yacht Sales Co. Sail Paradise 2026

Event

Dates

2nd - 5th Oct 2026

Location

Gold Coast, Queensland

📅 2–5 October 2026 | King’s Birthday Long Weekend, QLD

The Gold Coast comes alive this October as The Yacht Sales Co. Sail Paradise 2026 returns for three days of high-energy offshore racing and onshore celebration.

Hosted by Southport Yacht Club, the event draws a diverse fleet of sailors from across Australia to compete along the spectacular Gold Coast, from Main Beach to Coolangatta. This year, Sail Paradise will also host the Australian Yachting Championships, bringing another level of competition to the long weekend.

Step Aboard the Dufour 48

Joining the action throughout Sail Paradise will be the Dufour 48, available for inspection each day of the event.

Meet The Yacht Sales Co. team and step aboard to discover the Dufour 48’s contemporary French design, generous living spaces and balance of performance and cruising comfort.

Interested in viewing the Dufour 48? Register your details below and our team will be in touch with further information about inspections during Sail Paradise.

From competitive offshore racing to the vibrant dockside atmosphere, The Yacht Sales Co. Sail Paradise offers plenty to experience both on and off the water.

Entries are now open across a range of divisions, including:

Monohull Rating Division – Australian Yachting Championships
Monohull Performance Racing – PHS
Monohull Cruising Division – PHS
Monohull 2-Handed Division – PHS / ORC / IRC
Multihull Division – OMR / PHS

📝 Sailors – secure your spot and be part of the action.
👀 Spectators – follow the fleet from the shoreline and soak up the atmosphere across the long weekend.