Sunday Afternoon Group Sailing (SAGS)

Wynnum Manly Sailing Club

Season 2 July – November 2026 | Registrations Now Open

Join one of Brisbane’s most welcoming Sunday sailing fleets. SAGS is a relaxed, pursuit‑format racing series open to all yachts and sailors, including visitors from other clubs. For more information and race documents click here.

Not a member?

Get your Introductory Member Sail Pass and Australian Sailing number here. 

Register as crew

Register your yacht for casual racing or a full series

About SAGS

SAGS races are run most Sundays, with 38 races planned for 2026.
Racing is hosted at Wynnum Manly Yacht Club (WMYC)
📍 542 Royal Esplanade, Manly QLD

This is a friendly, inclusive Sunday sailing event, ideal for both experienced race crews and those newer to club racing.

Format & Series Details

• Pursuit start format
• Casual race entries or full‑series entries
• Two 2026 series:
  • 1 February – 5 July (finished)
  • 12 July – 22 November (current)
• No racing on:
  • Easter Sunday
  • Three Sundays during WMYC signature regattas (see calendar)

Sail Options
Loose‑luff sails (including spinnakers) are optional.
Handicaps are adjusted accordingly.
If using loose‑luff sails, this choice must be nominated at series entry.

Race Day Schedule

• 11:00–11:30am – Sign‑on & event briefing (WMYC Clubhouse)
• 11:30am sharp – Mandatory briefing

Membership & SailPass Requirements

All Skippers and Crew must:

• Be a member of an Australian Sailing–affiliated club, or
• Purchase a SailPass via the WMSC website prior to racing

A SailPass provides:

• One‑day introductory membership of Wynnum Manly Sailing Club
• One‑day membership of Australian Sailing

Emergency contact details, mobile number and email are required when applying.

👉 See Getting Started in Sailing for full SailPass instructions.

Visiting Crew & New Sailors Welcome

WMSC warmly welcomes novice and visiting crew.
Our skippers are generally happy to take on guest crew—both new and experienced.

• Allocation of guest crew is at the skipper’s discretion
• WMSC cannot guarantee a sail every Sunday
• It is rare for visitors to miss out on a sail

Guest Crew Enquiries:
📧 wmsc@wynnummanlysailingclub.com.au

Guest crew may pre‑purchase a SailPass.

What Crew Should Bring

• Lunch and water
• Warm clothing & spray jacket
• Non‑marking deck shoes
• Sunscreen

Thinking of Joining WMSC?

Become part of an active, friendly sailing community.
👉 Full membership details here