Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Closing With a Bang

The week-long regatta will come to a close next Thursday evening with live entertainment, food vans and a fantastic firework display at the Festival Village.

Happy yet weary sailors will raise a glass to the week’s activities and the winners of each division will be officially announced, as well as the overall winners.

Two special awards will also be handed out – a prize going to the best local boat and the Boss Hog award which is given each year to a sailor that has gone out of his or her way for others and best embodies the true character of the event.

This year for the first time, there will be a lucky draw with over $3000 dollars’ worth of marine electronics up for grabs thanks to Twenty 16 Communications.

Bring the family along to the celebrations, enjoy some hot food from one of the food vans and listen to some reggae beats from ‘The Feels’ who kick-off at 6.30pm.

The fireworks will illuminate the sky at 8pm, a worthy finale to a huge week of on-water action and on-land festivity.

Airlie Beach Race week is not just for sailors, this is also a community event and everyone is invited to come down to the Festival Village, enjoy the atmosphere and get an insight into the friendship and camaraderie that exemplifies our vibrant local boating culture.

When: Thursday, August 18

What: Airlie Beach Race week closing ceremony

Time: From 6.30pm

Fireworks: 8pm

Soak up the vibrant atmosphere of the Festival Village

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