Mon 29 Dec 2025 09:00 — Sat 03 Jan 2026 17:00
Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club and the Australian Wētā Class Association (AWCA) invite you to the 2025-26 Australian Wētā Nationals.
GLYC is situated in the heart of Paynesville on the shores of Lake Victoria, part of the Gippsland Lakes. The Lakes is the largest navigable inland waterway in Australia and has a reputation for fantastic flat-water sailing. Just 3.5 hours from Melbourne on the south-east coast of Victoria, separated from Bass Strait by the 90 Mile Beach land barrier it enjoys steady prevailing winds of 10-14kn SSE in January.
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The 2025-26 Australian Wētā Nationals will run from 29/12/25 to 03/01/26.
Book your Accommodation! Paynesville is a holiday destination and can be busy over the Christmas / New Year period. We encourage you to have a look for accommodation sooner rather than later.
Some options are available here:
- AirBnB
- Booking.com
- Gippsland Lakes Escapes
- Mariners Cove
- Eagle Point Caravan Park
- Lake King Waterfront Park
- Paynesville Holiday Park
There is also accommodation options around the local area, such as Bairnsdale and Nicolson, which are about 20 minutes drive from Paynesville.
If you would like any specific information, please email Andrew Boyes on andrewgboyes@yahoo.com
For more information about Paynesville – visit https://www.visitpaynesville.com.au/
Live weather feed from GLYC Clubrooms – visit https://sailglyc.com/weather-in-paynesville/