From scrutineering to the final prize giving, the Asia-Pacific Qualifier runs over five days of Energy Class racing, open conferences and tech talks — most of it free and open to the public.
5 days
Energy Class only
Open to the public
The highlights
The highlights
Races
The Energy Class racing live on Darwin waterfront
Conference
Open conferences with industry, academia and institutions.
Tech Talks
Teams present the technology behind their prototypes.
The schedule
Day by day
D1
Tue
Arrival & scrutineering
Closed to public
09:00
Team arrival & paddock set-up
13:00
Technical Inspection
D2
Wed
Inspection & sea trials
Open to public
09:00
Technical Inspection
14:00
Sea Trials
D3
Thu
Opening day
Open to public
10:00
Opening Ceremony & Parade
13:00
Sea Trials & Qualifications
16:00
Tech Talks & Conferences
D4
Fri
Endurance & Speed
Open to public
10:00
Endurance race
14:00
Speed Record
16:30
Tech Talks & Conferences
D5
Sat
Finals & Prize Giving
Open to public
10:00
Slalom
13:00
Championship duels
16:00
Prize Giving & Road to Monaco
Indicative programme, dates to be confirmed. Additional activities (exhibitions, side conferences) may be added by the organiser.
Ceremonies & how to attend
Plan your visit to the racing
Opening Ceremony & Parade
Teams and boats parade to open the Qualifier on Day 3 — free to watch from the Waterfront.
Prize Giving
Trophies for the top three teams, the Tech Talk Prize and the announcement of who qualifies for Monaco.
Public viewing
The Energy Class racing live on Darwin Waterfront
Paddocks & race village
Walk the team paddocks and the race village to meet engineers and see the boats up close.
Daily timing
Activities run roughly 10:00–17:00 on public days (D2–D5). Day 1 is closed to the public.
Free entry
Most of the on-shore and on-water programme is free and open to all — family-friendly.