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Navy Cup -Yardstick racing where all boats compete and are evened up with Class Yardsticks applied. 5 races in a season with one drop allowed
Series 1 -Sailed in divisions in the first half of the season and handicap is applied. Usually 7 races. 2 drops are allowed.
Series 2 -Sailed in divisions in the second half of the season and handicap is applied. Usually 7 races. 2 drops are allowed.
Championship - Sailed in Divisions across the season and determines the best boat in that division. Results are on Scratch rather than Handicap although both results are published. These races are also sometimes Series races as well. 2 drops are allowed.
Commodores Cup - A new event in the 2008 - 2009 season. There will be six heats in total sailed over two weekends. First weekend in the first half of the season and second weekend towards the end of the season. The event is held on the Port Pirie Harbor using a triangular course. Results are based on line position with a handicap system applied.
Tripolis - A blue ribbon sailing event held each year between christmas and new year. event it open to all trailable and keel boats. The course is over 150 nautical miles consisting of three legs. Course is a triangular course between Port Pirie, Whyalla, Port Augusta . The event is hosted by a different city each year starting and finishing at the host club. Port Pirie will again be hosting the event in 2010 at which time they will be celebrating the 40th annual tripolis yacht race.
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