The Surf to City Yacht Race commences at the fabulous Gold Coast, off Southport in the vicinity of the Seaway, and finishes within Brisbane waters just off Shorncliffe. This truly makes the event a Race from “Surf to City.” In 2026, we celebrate the 33nd anniversary of this sailing event with the race scheduled for 07th February 2026.

The race is organised and hosted by Queensland Cruising Yacht Club (QCYC) and the assistance of the Multihull Yacht Club Of Queensland and the Southport Yacht Club. In 2026, the Offshore Race is one of six events making up the Southport Yacht Club’s inaugural Summer of Sailing Series Australia 2025-2026.

No other race in Australia consists of two fleets, an offshore and inshore fleet. The Surf to City Yacht Race is also one of a handful of races that see both monohull and multihull yachts compete in their respective divisions over the same course.

To find out more and register, head to the official website https://surftocity.com/