Welcome to the official website of the 2026 International One Metre Class Australian Championship, proudly hosted by the Sunshine Coast Radio Sailing Club (SCRSC) in the beautiful Kawana Waters, Queensland. We are excited to bring together passionate sailors and enthusiasts from across Australia for this prestigious event, taking place from August 19 to August 23, 2026.
The One Metre Class has a rich heritage in radio sailing, attracting competitors who appreciate the balance of skill and strategy that this class demands. With participants representing various Australian states, the championship promises thrilling competition and camaraderie on the water.
The Sunshine Coast Radio Sailing Club, affiliated with the Queensland Radio Yachting Association, is honored to host this championship for the first time. Join us as we celebrate not just the sport of sailing but also the community and friendships that make it so vibrant. We look forward to an exciting week of racing, and we invite you to be a part of this remarkable journey on the water. Welcome aboard!
Sunshine Coast Radio Sailing Club (SCRSC)
Queensland Radio Yachting Association
19 Aug 2026 – 23 Aug 2026
Kawana Waters, QLD, AUS
Sunshine Coast Radio Sailing Club (SCRSC)
Queensland Radio Yachting Association
askellett@netspace.net.au
Online entries for this event are now closed.
The finalised Notice of Race (NoR) for the 2026 International One Metre Class Australian Championship is available for download. Competitors are encouraged to review this document.
This document contains amendments to the original Notice of Race (NoR). Amendment No. 01 has been issued to clarify the awarding of the Eddie Cowell Perpetual Trophy, which is based on the results at the completion of the Qualifying Series, including Overall, Masters and Grand Masters placings.
This document contains amendments to the original Notice of Race (NoR). Amendment No. 02 introduces a Classic IOM Division within the 2026 International One Metre Australian Championship. The amendment defines eligibility requirements for Classic yachts, outlines the nomination process for competitors, and adds prizes for 1st
The Sailing Instructions (SI) for the event provide the detailed rules, schedules, and procedures competitors must follow during racing.
Registration and measuring will take place on Wednesday 19 August from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the hall adjacent to the sailing venue. Competitors should review the information sheet for the location, what to bring and the registration/measuring process.
A Notice to Competitors has been issued reminding competitors to ensure their radio transmitters do not exceed the maximum permitted output of 100mW. Competitors using ExpressLRS (ELRS) systems should check their transmitter settings before racing.
This notice has been issued to all competitors in the 2026 Australian International One Metre (IOM) Championships to clarify and reinforce the requirements for sail number identification and marking. All competitors are encouraged to review their sail mar
This document outlines the Simple Heat Racing System (SHRS) – Version 2026-1, dated 5 February 2026. These rules apply where stated in the Notice of Race and/or Sailing Instructions and are to be read in conjunction with those documents.