Mark Bulka is the 50th International Contender Class World Champion for 2023 in Perth, Australia!

The International Contender was designed by Bob Miller (Ben Lexcen) and was selected in 1967, during trials, as a potential Olympic successor to the Finn dinghy. The Contender was awarded International status in 1968 and now has fleets in more than twelve countries throughout the world

The Contender Class is truly International, holding ISAF International status. As well as a strong Australian fleet, there are fleets in the United Kingdom, North America, and right across Europe. The World Championship routinely attracts turnouts of over 100 boats. 
 

2024 Australian National Championships

The 54th Australian Championship was hosted by Gippsland Lake Yacht Club in Paynesville, Victoria, with racing from Monday 15th January 2024 through to Thursday 18th January. Mark Bulka is the 2024 National Champion, with Lindsay Irwin just pipping Andre Webster for second. 50 boats entered what was a fantastic regatta.

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2023 South Australia State Championship

4th & 5th November at Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club

2023 NSW State Championship

18th & 19th November at Yarra Bay Sailing Club

2023 Queensland State Championship

2nd & 3rd December at Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club

Where can you sail against other Contenders?

You will find Contenders being sailed at the following clubs

NSW

Gosford Sailing Club

Teralba Sailing Clubs on Lake Macquarie

Balmoral on Sydney Harbour

ACT

Canberra Yacht Club

VIC

Black Rock Yacht Club - Blairgowrie Yacht Club - McCrae Yacht Club - Royal Geelong Yacht Club

Port Melbourne Yacht Club - Sandringham Yacht Club - Mordialloc Sailing Club - Somers Yacht Club

QLD

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

Humpybong Yacht Club

WA

Royal Freshwater Yacht Club

Hilarys Yacht Club

SA

Adelaide Sailing Club

Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club

International Contender Association