Success Cup

Fremantle Keelboat Racing Section has made several significant changes to the Success Cup Series aimed at making all the races in this offshore series an enjoyable day race with a great social event at the conclusion.

Including the most iconic of the WA short offshore races, including Coventry Reef, Foundation Day and Mandurah Weekend with the addition of a revised West Coaster, all races are approximately 45 nautical miles long ensuring they are completed during daylight hours leaving time for all competitors to have a social catch up at presentations on the day.

Having Fun is Number One

Open to yachts from all clubs, the series includes two divisions sailing on different length courses designed to ensure that all yachts are back in the club within an hour of each other and able to participate in the social presentation event before it is dark

IRC and PHF handicap for both divisions to encourage all types of boats and level of competitors

Auto helm is permitted to be used by all boats so that those who are short handed on a day can still get through some of the maneuvers requiring an extra set of hands

Introduction of the Club 35 trophy for boats sailing with crew that are under 35 years of age to encourage Owners to bring younger participants into the club

Award of an individual prize for the under 35 participants on the winning boat in each division of PHF

Prize draw at the presentation for the female sailor of the day

Affordability is Key

Entry is free to all FSC members and has been reduced to $50 per race for sailors from other clubs ($150 last Year)

No Association fees need to be paid to compete in the FSC Success Cup

Over-night berthing is available for any participating boat from other clubs

All races are Cat 4 keeping the cost of safety gear to a reason level

Only Standard IRC certificates are required removing the cost requirements to obtain and maintain an endorsed IRC certificate. Boats do not need to be weighted, sails do not require measurement certificates attached, and most measurements can be completed by the owner for a standard certificate.

Key Dates

• Foundation Race – 19 Sept 2026
• Coventry Reef Race – 17 Oct 2026
• Westcoaster Race – 28 Nov 2026
• Mandurah Weekend – 6 & 7 Mar 2027

Race Specifics

• Warning signal for first start is 0925
• Race start in the vicinity of Hallbank
• Race duration typically 6 hours or less

The Races

Nautical Cloud will be used for event registration and entries. Entry information will be released soon.