DF65’s racing in Australia – Photo Ray Sweeney
Whilst the DF95 Globals have only just concluded, the DFICA have been busy planning the next DF Global Championships, details below.
At the recent DF95 Global Regatta at Villiersdorp, South Africa, it was announced that Australia had been awarded the 2028 DF65 Global Championships.
This will be the 5th Global Championships following Dallas (2018), Fleetwood (2023), Nynashamn (2024) and Villiersdorp (2026).
The Australian DF Association President, Andrew Donkin, gave a presentation highlighting the many tourist attractions on the Queensland Gold Coast and the amazing Emerald Lakes.
Paradise Radio Yacht Club will host the event from 7th to 15th October, 2028
The Club has hosted several previous World Championships and have an experienced team of volunteers to conduct a quality event.
More details will be announced shortly as their organising committee start planning for the event.
In other news, the DFICA Chairman, Phil Burgess, announced that the following DF95 Global Regatta will be held in 2029, only 1 year after the DF65.
Phil explained, “For some years now our DF Globals have clashed with the IOM World Championships, meaning some skippers were unable to attend both championships. Moving our championships to alternate years to the IOM’s, will allow more skippers to participate.
Subsequent Globals will be held every 2 years thereafter.”
Phil added, “We have already received expressions of interest for 2029, so offers to host the 2029 Globals will be sent to World Council member nations early next year.”
For more details on the Australian DF65 Globals please click here.
For more info on the host club Paradise RYC please click here.
