More events will be added as we get closer to the date.
The Grand Parade
Watch on as an unforgettable sight of 300 boats of all makes, models and propulsion cruise past in our Grand Parade.
The visual highlight of the Rally, see steam boats puff past alongside honey wooded motor boats, rowed skiffs alongside majestic sailboats, and dragon boats dwarfed but beautifully partnered with a square rigged tall ship.
Saturday morning on the Paynesville straights.
Bowie Medling Bang and Return
Add some teThe Bowie Medling Bang and Return event is back! Created especially for fishing boats all entrants line up at the starting point and when the flag is dropped they're off... This is not a race, its a challenge of wits and will. There is a lead boat, and boats can choose to go slow or fast, but they can not adjust their speed during the event.
After a fair but undisclosed distance the lead boat (at a moment only they know ) drop a flag and everyboat must turn around and head back. The leader is now the follower and many places are shuffled in the skill of a good turn.
It's all about the tactics, do you go slow so you are now first and fast ones are last/ or do chose speed from the start and hope you have the skills to split the pack? Water fights and friendly banter are a must, fun and laughter are also compulsory.xt...
St. Ayles Skiffs
The St Ayles skiffs are returning and extending their 2020 'Steamer's Run'. In 2024 they will row from Sale to Lakes Entrance as well as taking part in the Paynesville Classic Boat Rally. St Ayles Skiffs are a class of community-built boats that have captured the imaginations of community groups and boating enthusiasts world wide and they will be offering a community rowing experience at the 2024 rally.
Classic Power Boats
The popular Classic Power Boats return for the 2024 rally.
These beautifully restored classic boats will again be showing what they can do in twice daily demonstration runs from the GLYC boat ramp as well being on display.
Sail Past
On Sunday we pay homage to the magnificence of boats under sail.
Classic Dinghy Regatta
Join us for a great few days on the Gippsland Lakes at Paynesville. All classic dinghies are welcome!
A program for classic dinghies conducted by Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club will be slotted into the overall program of the Classic Boat Rally.
Check the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club website for further information.