ABOUT THE SHARPIE
Rich history and infectious culture – the class for everyone
The Australian Sharpie Sailing Association is the governing body for Lightweight Sharpie sailing in Australia – a class with a rich history and renowned for its competitive racing and infectious off-water social culture.
With the ability to race in pretty much any breeze from 0-30 knots, the Sharpie provides extremely close and competitive racing where hard work is rewarded. The hull shape has not changed since the 60s and only minor adjustments to the rules have been made – a timeless class.
No matter how old your Sharpie is, provided it is sailed and maintained well, you can still compete at the top end of the fleet. Take a look at the ‘Boats’ section of our website to see the new and second-hand options available to you.
Entries for 2024/25 Nationals
Nationals in Queensland
The 81st Sharpie Nationals will take place in Yeppoon from the 29th of December 2024 to the 6th of January 2025, hosted by the Keppel Bay Sailing Club.
Entries are open now!
LATEST NEWS
Creative Lab 80th Australian Sharpie Nationals Invitational Race
Today’s racing in three words was hectic, gnarly and wet, let’s hear it from some of the sailors who experienced it first hand out on the water! https://youtu.be/0NDXISppfhw
Champion’s Debrief – SA942 ‘Sassy Foods’
BY ALEX BLACKER My Sharpie journey began in 2018 on SA879, which I named ‘The Trippa Snippa’. I spent a few years getting my head around the boat and always gained a lot of knowledge from these write-ups by past national champions and also by constantly asking...
From the Ground Up | Sharpie documentary celebrating grassroots manufacturing
Showcasing the importance of grassroots manufacturers in sailing is the focus of Down Under Sail's new documentary ‘From the Ground Up’, which releases at 6PM AEST today. The documentary follows the journey of a brand new Australian Sharpie being built by South...
