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Welcome to Hamilton Island Race Week 2019

Hamilton Island Race Week is one of Australia’s favorite yachting events and a firm fixture on the international sailing calendar. Competitors, family, and friends come together to enjoy the convivial atmosphere and unique camaraderie of the event’s on-water and off-water carnival. Every August, spectators, and yachties from around the globe sail to Hamilton Island for Hamilton Island Race Week - Australia’s largest offshore keelboat regatta. 

Perfectly situated on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, amongst Queensland's 74 Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island offers an experience like no other: glorious weather, azure waters, brilliant beaches, awe-inspiring coral reefs, fascinating flora and fauna, fine food and wines, and activities almost too numerous to mention.

Day two at Hamilton Island Race Week was the classic calm before the storm, another picturesque light-air outing and procession of colored kites setting off for their designated island marks of the course belying the approaching weather change.

The race committee will communicate with competitors via the usual channels, and they will be standing by for the green go or red stop signal.

What you’ll love about Hamilton Island Race Week: (Resource)

  • The fantastic party atmosphere, which brings together competitors, family, and friends from all over the world.
  • The wide range of events - which includes a Grand Prix class for top-class racers, an IRC Passage class for modern, fast-cruising yachts, and performance racing and sports boat classes. There are also cruising, corporate, bareboat and non-spinnaker divisions, along with maxi yacht and SB3 divisions.
  • The Hamilton Island Yacht Club and Marina are the home of the regatta during this exciting week - perfect spots for watching the races and coming together with other racegoers.  
  • The week includes a full and diverse calendar of onshore events, including lunches and dinners presented by celebrity chefs, fashion, golfing competitions, and wine tastings.