Alison Stock’s Northshore 38, Selkie, claimed overall honours in the Short Handed Division at the 2026 Geographe Bay Race Week. Photo © TP72 Nautical Imagery | Tim Putt.
Sailors were treated to a fantastic week of racing at Geographe Bay Race Week, held February 14–20, 2026 off Busselton, Western Australia. With steady sea breezes, warm sunshine, and a mix of offshore and inshore courses, the regatta once again showcased why it is one of WA’s premier sailing events. It was great to see many UK Sailmakers Fremantle customers on the startline once again this year.
Conditions across the week ranged from moderate to fresh afternoon winds, allowing race officials at Geographe Bay Yacht Club to run a full and varied schedule. From tactical inshore legs to longer offshore passages stretching toward Cape Naturaliste, crews were tested on boat speed, sail selection, and strategy.
Selkie and Prime Factor at the 2026 Geographe Bay Race Week. Photos © TP72 Nautical Imagery | Tim Putt.
Selkie Wins Short Handed Division
A highlight for UK Sailmakers was Selkie, the Northshore 38 skippered by Alison Stock of Geographe Bay Yacht Club, who secured overall honours in the Short Handed Division. Racing double-handed all week, Selkie delivered a consistent and disciplined performance to take the win against strong competition. Congratulations to Alison on an outstanding result with a winning combination of X-Drive sails and Matrix spinnakers.
Prime Factor Fourth in Division 1 IRC
In the highly competitive Division 1 IRC fleet, Prime Factor, skippered by Max Palleschi from Fremantle Sailing Club, sailed a solid regatta to finish fourth overall. With tight racing throughout the division, it was an impressive showing against some of the region’s top programs.
UK Sailmakers Fremantle customers having fun and looking fabulous at the 2026 Geographe Bay Race Week. Photos © TP72 Nautical Imagery | Tim Putt.
A Strong UK Sailmakers Presence
It was also great to see many other UK Sailmakers customers on the start line, including Fortuosity, King Canute, Itinerant, Sagacious IV, Arajilla, and Solstice. Having so many familiar boats competing across the divisions made for an exciting and well-represented week on the water. Geographe Bay Race Week continues to build momentum as a must-do regatta on the Western Australian calendar, combining competitive racing with a welcoming shoreside atmosphere.
