Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Sails Up For Hamilton Island Race Week

Straight off the back of the Airlie Beach Race Week, the Hamilton Island equivalent is due to set sail this weekend after a two-year hiatus.

Known as Australia largest offshore keel boat regatta, this is the 36th Hamilton Island Race Week and organisers say that this year’s fleet is at capacity with 224 boasts registered and over 2000 sailors, family and friends joining the festivities.

Hamilton Island CEO Peter Brulisauer said they are looking forward to welcoming back the sailing fraternity for some great competition and camaraderie on and off the water.

“This year Hamilton Island will also play host to the Australian Yachting Championships which is the sport’s national authority-sanctioned series and 52 of the 225 entrants have signed up for this prestigious event which will run in conjunction with the Hamilton Island Race Week Rating Class,” he said.

“The Race Week social calendar is as varied as the offshore action, with highlights including a Paspaley luncheon at qualia and a series of exclusive lunches and dinners across the island with visiting top chefs Peter Gilmore, Paul Carmichael, Analiese Gregory and Will Cowper.”

WHAT: Hamilton Island Race Week

WHEN: 20-27 August

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