60 Years of AUS A-Cat sailing

This year, the AUS Association celebrated 60 years of A-Cat sailing as an association.  Former AIADCA President and A-Cat legend, Ian 'Storm' Johnson, has done many hours research in the archives to produce this interesting biography of their Association.  This was presented at their 60th celebrations at St Leonards Yacht Club and Motor Squadron in early Feb 26. 

Read it here - https://www.a-cat.org/sites/default/files/A%20CELEBRATION%20BOOKLET%20ORIGINAL.pdf

Bruce Mahoney and Bob Hodges Capture North American A-Class Midwinter Championship

KEY LARGO, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2026) — Bruce Mahoney (USA) and Bob Hodges (USA) captured top honors at the 2026 North American A-Class Midwinter Championship, hosted annually by Upper Keys Sailing Club. Extreme wind and weather conditions on the final day forced racing to be abandoned, locking in results from Friday as final.

Upcoming Major Events

Title Location Event country Event Dates Web link
2026 World Championships Davis Island Yacht Club, Tampa, Florida USA - https://www.aclassworlds.com/
European Championships 2026 Mar Menor, Murcia, Spain Spain - https://fvrm.sailti.com/en/default/races/race?text=campeonato-europa-clase-a-es