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Helly Hansen Named Platinum Sponsor for the 2026 Sydney Pride Regatta.
17/11/2025 – The Sydney Pride Regatta is proud to announce Helly Hansen as the Platinum Sponsor for the 2026 event, taking place on Friday, 13 February 2026, with an afternoon twilight race on the iconic Sydney Harbour.
Now in its second year, the Sydney Pride Regatta celebrates diversity, inclusion, and visibility within the sailing community — uniting sailors of all identities under one flag of pride. With Helly Hansen’s support, the 2026 event is set to deliver an even more vibrant and impactful celebration both on and off the water.
“We are thrilled to have Helly Hansen onboard as our Platinum Sponsor,” said Jorgen Kristoffersen, organiser of the Sydney Pride Regatta. “Their commitment to inclusion and community aligns perfectly with our mission to make sailing a sport where everyone feels welcome and represented.”
The 2026 Sydney Pride Regatta is proudly supported by the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Australian Sailing’s “Sail Our Way” initiative, and ACON’s Pride in Sport — together championing LGBTQ+ and gender inclusion across all levels of the sport.
“At Helly Hansen, we believe that everyone should feel safe, confident, and supported — both on and off the water,” said Olivia Domazet, Marketing, Helly Hansen Australia. “We’re proud to partner with the Sydney Pride Regatta and help create a space where diversity and inclusion are truly celebrated within the sailing community.”
The twilight regatta will feature an afternoon of exciting competitive and social sailing on Sydney Harbour, followed by a dockside celebration that brings together crews, clubs, and allies in the true spirit of pride.
“This partnership marks an important step in showcasing that sailing can be both competitive and inclusive,” added Kristoffersen. “With the support of Helly Hansen, Mardi Gras, Australian Sailing, and Pride in Sport, we’re charting a course toward greater diversity and visibility on the water.”
The Sydney Pride Regatta welcomes all sailors — from seasoned racers to first-timers — to join this unique celebration of equality, community, and pride.
For more information and updates, visit: www.prideregatta.com or Instagram @Sydney_Pride_Regatta
Media Contact:
Jorgen Kristoffersen
Sydney Pride Regatta
📞 0400 960 066
📧 pride.regatta@gmail.com