Chaos in Albany at a Wet & Windy WA IOM Great Southern Regatta

Albany, WA – 21–22 June 2025

Why would anyone travel to Albany—one of the southernmost and coldest points in Western Australia—to race IOM yachts in the heart of winter? That question was put to the test over the weekend as fifteen brave skippers lined up for the 2025 IOM Great Southern Regatta, greeted by icy winds, freezing rain, as they took to the water at the home of the Albany Radio Sailing Club.

Varaible SW'er for last Points race of the season.

The weather dished up a light SW'er varying from 3 - 10 kts and moving from the SSW to SW.