International Contender Association of Australia
National Titles Results
National Titles Results
2026 Australian National Championships - Final Wrap Up
The 56th National Championship were held at Sunshine NSW hosted by the South Lake Macquarie Amateur Sailing Club (SLMASC) from 12-15 Jan 2026.
All 10 scheduled races were completed in winds that seemed to build with each race.
Racing was tight through out the fleet with all sailors walking away with smiles on their faces.
Reigning World Champion Mark Bulka from McCrae Yacht Club in Victoria claimed the title however he was pushed all the way by Geoff Fischer from Bundaberg QLD, Sam Ellis from Gosford NSW, Simon Barwood from RFBYC in WA with Andre Webster from Canberrra Yacht Club also claiming a heat win and rounding out the top 5.
Mark also claimed the Masters title with Michael Vandenberg from Somers Victoria taking the Grand Masters.
Emily Stilgoe representing Hervey Bay Sailing Club claimed the Womens and Junior division.
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2022 Australian Championship - Gosford Sailing Club - NSW
For the first time in two years, The International Contender class was able to run the National Championships, despite COVID. This was possible through the grace of Western Australia, who supported the regatta in their own absence, held for the first time at Gosford Sailing Club in NSW. 24 boats made it to the venue, which was a major achievement for the class under the circumstances. Whilst the last day was decimated by no wind, the preceding 4 days saw breeze ranging from 8-10 knots through to 20-25. Normally that would give all sailors a chance to shine in their preferred conditions. This time, however, Matthew Mulder demonstrated his full range capability and won another championship in style. Mark Bulka matched his consistency, but Mulder was just better this time, despite being "Socially Distant".
Daily race reports were a feature from the organisers:
1st - Matthew Mulder (NSW)
2nd - Mark Bulka (VIC)
3rd - Lindsay Irwin (VIC)
Peter Murphy Memorial - John Humphries (NSW)
Master - Mark Bulka (VIC)
Grand Master - Lindsay Irwin (VIC)
Junior - TBA