Held over the Australia Day Weekend, the Geelong Festival of Sails is a maritime celebration that captures the essence of nautical spirit along the stunning Geelong waterfront. This event, featuring a diverse range of sailing competitions, attracts participants from all around. Spectators can witness thrilling races, explore vibrant markets, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. With a backdrop of picturesque coastal scenery, the festival offers a perfect blend of sporting excitement and community festivities, making it a highlight on the region’s event calendar.
Festival of Sails
2023 Festival of Sails Photo Gallery
The Geelong Waterfront celebrated a huge return to form for the Festival of Sails. Hosted by the Royal Geelong Yacht Club the festival animated Corio…
2024 Festival of Sails Gallery
Thousands flocked to the Geelong Waterfront during the Australia Day long weekend to partake in the celebrated Festival of Sails, blessed with delightful weather. The…
2015 Festival of Sails Gallery
Thousands celebrated the Australia Day weekend on Geelong waterfront at the Festival of Sails enjoying food, music and a little sun. The festival spanned the entire waterfront while Corio Bay was a sea of colour.
2016 Festival of Sails Gallery
Tens of thousands flocked to the Geelong Waterfront for one of the region’s premier events, the Festival of Sails over the Australia Day Weekend. The…
2018 Festival of Sails Gallery
Hot weather saw thousands flock to the Geelong Waterfront over the Australia Day long weekend to celebrate the Festival of Sails marking a 175th anniversary…
2014 Festival of Sails – Gallery
An estimated 100,000 people flocked to the shoreline activities that included markets, some great entertainment including plenty of roaming entertainment and stages set up right…
2013 Festival of Sails – Gallery
Once again the Royal Geelong Yacht Club put on a magnificent festival over the Australia Day weekend in Geelong. Tens of thousands flocked to the waterfront for a huge…
2012 Festival of Sails – Gallery
The first day of the huge Australia Day weekend’s Festival of Sail on Geelong’s waterfront and Corio Bay has got off to a great start…
2011 Audi Victoria Week
Audi Victoria Week brought Geelong’s magnificent waterfront to life with a huge flotilla of sail craft. But the fun isn’t limited to the water, the…
2010 Audi Victoria Week
Once again Geelong’s waterfront came alive when thousands attended the Australia Day weekend at the 2010 Audi Victoria Week under glorious sunshine. There were a…
2009 Skandia Geelong Week
Once again thousands flocked to the sun drenched Geelong waterfront to celebrate the Australia Day weekend at Skandia Geelong Week. There were a host of…