Winter sailing

Winter Series 2026

• 2026 Notice of Race
• 2026 Sailing Instructions 
• SailSys login
• Guide to SailSys for Race Entry and Skipper/crew management
• Race Entry, Pursuit Handicaps, Pursuit Handicap start times  and overall pointscore
• Sailing Area and Mark Locations

Overview: Every year, NSC runs a winter handicap series open to yachts and dinghies, with yachts competing for the Bloodhound Trophy. The series consists of 6 pursuit handicap races held on Sundays from May to August.  The handicap start commences at 1200h (midday) with all participants welcome to join a BYO BBQ at the club afterwards.

Skippers must have a current Australian Sailing Number and be a member of an AS affiliated club.  If a yacht skipper is not a member of another club, NSC offers a Winter Membership.  NSC members may sail their own dinghies or rent club boats via the club's booking software.  

NSC uses SailSys race management software.  Please see the Guide above.  Any questions please contact Tony Stephens, Commodore at Commodore@nsc.asn.au

For 2026 Winter Series, the races are scheduled  on the following Sundays: 

• Race 1 Sun 17-May (Abandoned)
• Race 2 Sun 31-May
• Race 3: Re-sail of Race 1  Sun 14-Jun
• Race 3 Sun 21-Jun
• Race 4 Sun 12-Jul
• Race 5  Sun 2-Aug
• Race 6 Sun 16-Aug