Spectators and locals of Airlie Beach are being spoilt for choice, with a fully-fledged program of the Airlie Beach Race Week encompassing all things sailing, salt and sweet vibes.
The lawns of the Whitsunday Sailing Club will be alive each evening, with live music almost every night, showcasing the very best of local and visiting talent, including G-Force, Kieran McCarthy, and Mason Rock Bank.
The Whitsunday Sailing Club lawns, dubbed the Festival Village for the week, will also host a variety of food trucks and cocktail bars for a sailing seaside eat-street, as well as the 20 Degrees South Bar and Restaurant open for bookings for those preferring a sit-down meal.
For those wishing for a front seat to the thrilling action, there are a series of speciality spectator boats.
Each tour is about three hours long, and includes a perfect view of the race, in close and comfortable quarters.
Speak to the team at the Whitsunday Sailing Club for more information regarding the spectator boat.
On Sunday, attendees and locals are welcome to attend the special Long Table Lunch.
Held on the sea view balcony of the Sailing Club, overlooking the Coral Sea, the lunch will host a South American themed five-course degustation menu.
On the final night of the Race Week, be sure to get to Festival Village for the closing ceremony and fantastic firework display, on Thursday August 17.
WHAT: Airlie Beach Race Week
WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club
WHEN: Thursday 10 August – Thursday 17 August
PRICE: All evening entertainment is free
TICKETS: Long Lunch/Spectator Boat tickets: abrw.com.au
The daylight action of the Airlie Beach Race Week gives way to music, food, and laughter on the lawns of the Whitsunday Sailing Club. Photo supplied