05/08/2026
DBS sponsors most major clubs and many sailing events in greater Hobart with the next on the calendar being the greatly anticipated Pipe Opener!
As passionate sailors ourselves, we love to give back and support our sport and clubs!
See you on the start line!!
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 & 𝐂𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 – 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧!
Entries are now open for the 58th Ronald Young & Co Builders Pipe Opener Series, marking the unofficial start of another Tasmanian keelboat season.
A huge thank you to our returning Major Sponsor, Ronald Young & Co Builders, along with event partners Kettering Yacht Club , Derwent Boat Sales and Oyster Cove Marina for their continued support.
Derwent Sailing Squadron Commodore Paul Bottomley is looking forward to seeing the fleet back on the water.
"The Pipe Opener has always been one of my favourite weekends of the year. It's the first chance to catch up with friends after winter, welcome new crews to the fleet and get back into some great racing. The partnership between The Squadron and Kettering Yacht Club makes this event something really special, and we're looking forward to another fantastic weekend in September."
Kettering Yacht Club Commodore Ian Howarth echoed the excitement, saying, "KYC is looking forward to working with The Squadron to make the Pipe Opener 2026 another memorable event. Preparations for the racing are well in hand while the legendary Saturday night party in Kettering is shaping up as the best ever!"
A favourite on the Tasmanian sailing calendar, the Pipe Opener offers great racing, the return of the popular Teams Event, and a fantastic social atmosphere, with Saturday night's festivities at Kettering Yacht Club bringing the fleet together after racing.
Don't miss the unofficial curtain-raiser to the Tasmanian keelboat season, gather your crew and get your entry in today!
Dates: 18–20 September
ENTER NOW: https://dssinc.org.au/race_events/2026-pipe-opener/
