Pot of Gold Weekend 2026

January 31 - February 1, 2026

Hillarys Yacht Club welcomes sailors to take part in the 2026 Pot of Gold Weekend being held in the Western Australian coastal waters between Fremantle and Hillarys on 31 January - 1 February 2026.

In its 34th year, The Pot of Gold weekend includes the HYC Pot of Gold race from Fremantle to Hillarys around Rottnest, the shorter Dash for Cash, racing along the coast from Fremantle to Hillarys and the return Hillarys to Fremantle Shepherdess Cup. Following popular demand, this year we are including the new Dash Home, as an escorted return race for the inshore boats.

The weekend is a favourite for competitors on all size boats, with the Category 4 Pot of Gold and Shepherdess Cup races attracting the Ocean Racing WA fleet and Western Australia’s smaller inshore fleet enjoying the escorted Category 6 Dash for Cash and Dash Home races along the Coast.

HYC always enjoys welcoming our guest sailors as they dock with welcome drinks to start the Saturday night celebrations on the boardwalk. The Pot of Gold and Dash for Cash presentations are planned for 5.00 pm followed by live music, drinks and food available over the bar.
 

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