Allen, a trusted name in high performance sailing hardware, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 62nd Australian National Cherub Championships.
This year’s regatta will be hosted by McCrae Yacht Club on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, with measuring and registration taking place on 27 December, followed by racing and on water activities from 28 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. The Nationals is being held in Victoria for the first time in 26 years.
The Cherub class is widely recognised for pushing the limits of innovation, speed and skill. Supporting the Nationals aligns closely with Allen’s commitment to performance driven sailors and the continued development of cutting edge equipment across all levels of the sport.
As the distributor of Allen in Australia, DeckHardware is pleased to help bring this partnership to life, strengthening connections with the Cherub community and supporting what promises to be an exciting and highly competitive event.
Phil, from DeckHardware, has a personal connection to the class, having sailed Cherubs growing up, and is looking forward to catching some of the action this Summer.
"Whilst I only sailed a Cherub for a season [Getting into Lasers at the same time whilst building them], the class holds a fond memory from 50 years ago. It's a class that I have always followed in the near one design developments that come along. The Allen range offers the sailors a choice, especially in the block range with the High Loads and Tii blocks now available. The articulating 20 and 30mm around the mast base are great for Vang and Cunningham setups. I've not sailed down the bottom of Port Phillip Bay, so if I have the chance to get down there and to go out on the water, I'll certainly look forward to it. " - Phil Yeomans from DeckHardware.
“Allen is proud to support the Cherub class and an event that continues to showcase the innovation and intensity of high performance dinghy sailing. We’re pleased to be part of an environment where sailors are constantly pushing their equipment and themselves.” - Ben Harden from Allen.
Competitors and spectators alike are encouraged to attend, with further details available via the event organisers.
www.cherub.org.au/ for more information.
You can view the Allen Range of products on their distributor’s website: www.deckhardware.com.au/allen or contact DeckHardware on 02 99059400 or email info@deckhardware.com.au
