Hamilton Island Race Week 2023
Race Week on Hamilton Island is one of the most anticipated events of the year! Renowned as being Australia’s largest offshore sailing regatta, Race Week attracts competitors, spectators and racing enthusiasts from different corners of the globe to the tropical Whitsundays.
The Whitsundays is arguably one of the best places for sailing in the world. With protected and calm waters, sheltered anchorages and plenty of marine life to see, sailors from here, there and everywhere are eager to have a taste of the Whitsundays!
Hamilton Island Race Week is set to commence from the 19th to the 26th of August 2023. Throughout the week, all sorts of events are taking place from long lunches to live shows. Here is all you need to know about Hamilton Island Race Week for 2023!
When does Hamilton Island Race Week commence?
Hamilton Island Race Week commences on the 19th of August and runs until the 26th of August 2023 . Entries close on the 6th of August and the first race takes off on the 20th. Racing days run on the 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th and include different divisions and types of racing. For the spectators, there will be plenty of shoreside activities to get up to between watching the races. The trophy presentation will take place on Saturday, the 26th of August after the final race.
Who is competing in Race Week?
Sailors and yachties from across the globe flock to Hamilton Island to compete in Race Week. The sailing events include a Grand Prix class for the top-tier racers, an IRC Passage class for modern and fast yachts, performance races, and sport boat classes. There are also divisions for cruising, corporate, bareboats, and maxi yachts . Not only are the races taking place, there will be an entertaining ‘Prix d’Elegance’ event where yacht-owners are encouraged to dress up their boats and go into the running to receive either the “Best Presented Yacht” award or the “Best Themed Yacht” award.
What other events are on during Race Week?
Besides the obvious (racing events), there are plenty of fun-filled activities everyone can enjoy on Hamilton Island. The main onshore events include A Wild Oats Ladies Lunch, a Surf and Turf dinner, House of Friends Fiesta by Casamigos, Charles Heisieck Champagne Lunch, Women in Sailing, a presentation dinner and more!
- The Wild Oats Ladies Lunch is on Sunday, 20th of August from 11:30am to 3:00pm where ladies can indulge in a beachside three-course lunch and sip on an excellent selection of Wild Oats’ fine wines.
- The Surf and Turf dinner is on Monday, 21st August from 6:00pm to 10:00pm and involves a three-course meal and beverages supported by comedy entertainment.
- The House of Friends Fiesta will be bringing the flavours of Mexico to the island. Running on Tuesday, 22nd of August from 7:00pm to 11:00pm the fiesta includes a shared Mexican food feast, Casamigos tequila margaritas and a lively atmosphere.
- The Champagne Lunch is on Wednesday, 23rd of August from 11:30am to 4:00pm and involves a three-course lunch paired with Charles Heisdieck champagne.
- The Women in Sailing event is about celebrating women’s contribution to sailing where special guest speakers will be sharing their stories and experiences and will take place on the Friday, 25th of August from 5:00pm to 6:30pm.
The final event is the Race Week Presentation Dinner which will take place after the grand finale race! The presentation starts at 7:00pm on Saturday, 26th August and will run until 11:00pm, it also includes a three-course dinner. Spirits are set to be high while the winners of the regatta will be announced, including the 2023 Australian Yachting Champions! This is a night you won’t want to miss as live performers will be taking to the stage followed by comedians and more. Dance the night away in the company of fellow sailing enthusiasts and racing participants!
Throughout the week, smaller events will be running. There will be food stalls, clothing and jewellery stalls, sausage sizzles, parades, live entertainment, and even free skin check clinics (by appointment).
Keep an eye out for whales
Hamilton Island Race Week takes place during whale season . Between June and September, the Whitsunday waters are frequented by pods of majestic humpback whales as they make their journey north, in search of food and warmer waters. So, be sure to keep your eyes peeled as it’s quite likely you will see a few throughout the week!
If you are participating in the sailing events, or spectating from the water, ensure you remain at least 300 metres away from a whale. Most of the waters around the Whitsunday Islands fall into ‘Whale Protection’ zones and penalties may apply if you approach a whale.
Looking for accommodation during Race Week?
If you’re planning on staying on Hamilton Island during Race Week, there are a range of options available to choose from. There’s the Reef View Hotel , the Beach Club , the Palm Bungalows , or the exclusive 6-star resort, qualia . Alternatively if you were hoping to stay in Airlie Beach during the week and catch the ferry to Hamilton Island for the day , there is plenty of accommodation around. Check out Airlie Searene Apartments , Mirage Whitsundays , Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments , Coral Sea Marina Resort , or Whitsunday Terraces Resort .
You can secure your accommodation by contacting our local travel experts via our online chat !
Feeling inspired to sail through the Whitsundays?
If Race Week has inspired you, why not get yourself on a sailing yacht?! There are plenty of former competitive sailing yachts that you can book yourself on for an overnight getaway! Maxi yachts like Defender , Siska , and Apollo will see you sailing like the pros while you visit the pristine Whitsunday bays and islands. Otherwise book yourself onto a sailing catamaran like Entice , Getaway or Blue and sail in style!
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The internationally praised Hamilton Island Race Week will be contested on the tropical waters around The Whitsundays from August 19 – 26, 2023. A longstanding feature of the east coast sailing calendar, Race Week 2023 has so far drawn 170 entries, and a steady influx is still coming.
Hamilton Island Race Week is a must-see event for yachting enthusiasts in Australia. The event creates an idyllic opportunity to charter a superyacht and participate by spectating. Join the excitement of Australia’s top race yachts and witness the beauty of the Whitsunday Islands.
If you’re a sailing enthusiast, take advantage of the sensational event, Hamilton Island Race Week. This annual affair brings together some of the best sailors in the world to compete in a week-long regatta amidst the stunning beauty of the Whitsunday Islands. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor, a spectator on a superyacht, or just enjoying the social on-shore events, there’s plenty to see and do at this exciting event.
What is Hamilton Island Race Week?
Hamilton Island Race Week is an annual sailing event in Australia that attracts sailors and spectators from all over the country. The sailing event takes place over a week and features a variety of races and regattas, as well as social events and activities for participants and visitors. The event is held on Hamilton Island, part of the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, and offers stunning views of the surrounding waters and landscapes. Chartering a superyacht is the best way to experience the racing up close.
What makes the Whitsunday Islands a perfect location for the event?
The Whitsunday Islands are a group of 74 islands in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders. The islands are known for their crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and stunning coral reefs, making them a perfect location for sailing and other water-based activities. Hamilton Island, in particular, is a popular destination for sailing and superyacht enthusiasts due to its sheltered waters and consistent winds, which provide ideal conditions for racing.
How can spectators get involved and experience the excitement?
Spectators can get involved in Hamilton Island Race Week by watching the races from the shore or chartering a superyacht for spectating. Various events and activities are happening on the island throughout the week, including live music, food and wine tastings, and fashion shows. Visitors can also explore the Whitsunday Islands by booking a superyacht charter and enjoying the pristine beaches. With so much to see and do, Hamilton Island Race Week is a must-see event for anyone interested in sailing or experiencing the beauty of the Whitsunday Islands.
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Every August, spectators and yachties from around the globe sail to this popular island for Hamilton Island Race Week – Australia’s largest offshore keelboat regatta.
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100th Port Huron-to Mackinac Island Sailboat Race draws large crowds
Every year John Lusk meets his friends near the Port Huron Yacht Club, setting up camp in the shade of the same tree to watch the parade of boats heading to the start of the Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race.
It's a fun tradition among the friends, but every year it seemed there were a few less boats than in the previous race. That was, until this year when they sat down to watch the centennial race. The 100 year celebration seemed to breathe new life into the race, drawing more boats, more sailors and more onlookers.
"We were just talking about the number of boats and how it's a throwback to previous years," Lusk said.
Sailboats from across the country were gathered on the Black River Monday to participate in the 100th Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race. According to the race's website, 316 teams were registered to compete in the centennial race, about 100 more than joined in 2023.
This year's race follows the original course created in 1925, which will take boats north along the shoreline before heading west, passing south of Bois Blanc Island and finishing west to east at the finish line between Round Island and Mackinac Island. This course is 204 nautical miles.
Kenneth Tanner, a Grosse Pointe resident joining the race as part of the California Girl's crew, said he was proud to join in the 100th race. He said he also sailed in the 100th Chicago-to-Mackinac Island Boat Race in 2008.
"It's a classic race, and to do this for the centennial race is an honor," Tanner said.
It's Bobby Bloomfield's first time participating in the race, though he has experience from other races. He joined the crew of the Siochail through an acquaintance who recommended him for the sailing team.
Bloomfield is working with one of the most experienced sailors in the race, Brian Geraghty. He's participated in the race every year it was run for 44 years and was the historian for the Bayview Yacht Club.
Geraghty said he accepted Bloomfield on the team because he's from Chatman, Ontario and likes the recruit Canadians to join the race.
Right next to the Siochail was the Contender. Scott Graham, who travelled from Florida to Port Huron to participate in the race said this year it is taking place on his 50th anniversary, so it's an uniquely special occasion.
"It's a hallmark race and it's special to be joining with my dad," Graham said.
The Contender won the M Class race in 2016, a feat they're hoping they can pull of a second time.
Down the river is another team looking to add a win under their belts, the crew of the Pirate. Captain Jeff Henderson, another Florida resident, has won the Class P Cruising race running the 1925 course nine times in almost 50 years of competing.
"Each year is better than the year before," Henderson said.
Each crew member wears a shirt with a pirate on the back saying "Give us the island and no one gets hurt," a cheeky reference to their destination in the race. Henderson said his boat brings a long history with it, having been built in France in 1992 (the crew is sure this is lucky because crew member Pierre Fleury is a French native) and that he bought it in the British Virgin Islands.
"The trick is to be lucky, and to have the right crew when it matters," Henderson said.
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Boats set sail Saturday morning from Monroe Harbor for the annual Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac.
"This is super exciting," said John Desmond, a sailor in the race. "I don't think there's a lot of places in the world where you can have this kind of a view of the city."
230 boats are traveling well over 300 miles to Michigan's Mackinac Island in Lake Huron.
This year is the 114th running of the famed regatta, known by many as 'the Mac.'
"When you leave, you always look at the skyline to see how far away you're getting," said Michael Schultes, a sailor in the race. "And when it's gone, you say my goodness, we're in the race."
2,100 sailors from around the world and across the country set sail.
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"Year-after-year, I keep saying, this is the last one, but I keep coming back," said Jamal Alwattar, a sailor in the race. "It's really challenging. It's an endurance race."
This year is Alwattar's 31st time in the regatta.
Boat crews range in size from just two members to as many as 22 people, depending on the size of the boat.
"There is a lot more communication going on, as opposed to just like two people, you have to talk to everybody so everybody understands what's going on," said Luci Ramirez, a sailor in the race.
For 15-year-old Ramirez and 16-year-old Lauren Gullo, this is their first time in 'the Mac,' and they were eager to get sailing.
"I'm very excited about getting there and celebrating with my family once I get there," Gullo said.
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The most boats ever will compete in the 100th Bayview Yacht Club race to Mackinac Island
Billed on its website as the “world’s longest continuously run long-distance freshwater yacht race,” the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race is set to start Saturday.
A record-setting 334 boats have registered for the 100th year of the race, shattering the record of 316 in 1985 and a huge contrast compared with the 200 boats that raced last year, said David Stoyka, spokesman for the Bayview Yacht Club, which puts on the race.
Bayview Yacht Club says boats start leaving the Black River in Port Huron around 8 a.m. on race day and will continue leaving until around noon. From the Black River, they will proceed up the St. Clair River, under the Blue Water Bridge, into Lake Huron.
The first scheduled start time in Lake Huron is 11:30 a.m., with starts every 10 minutes until approximately 1:30 p.m. The starts may be delayed due to weather conditions.
This year, for the 100th running, the race will follow the original 1925 route and span 204 nautical miles. From the starting point, the boats will head north along the Michigan shoreline, passing south of Bois Blanc Island, sailing west to east at the finish line between Round Island and Mackinac Island, organizers said.
The range of boats are expected to finish in between 30 and 60 hours.
The sailors
Teams at all skill levels have entered the race, which draws competitors from around the world. The highly skilled racers know they will cross the bow of competitors within inches. Still, there's always risk of a crash with the slightest miscalculation.
"Everybody recognizes this is super intense," said champion sailor Tim Prophit , 65, of St. Clair Shores, past commodore of Bayview Yacht Club and owner of Fast Tango, a North American 40 sailboat.
The teams are vying for trophies and flags to show their accomplishments.
The J.L. Hudson Trophy is awarded to the boat with the best corrected time in Division I, and the Canadian Club Classic Trophy is awarded to the boat with the best corrected time in Division II.
How can spectators follow the race?
Spectators can go to bycmack.com during the race and click on “RaceTracking” link to watch real-time GPS positioning of all the race boats, or, on your mobile device, download the free app YB Races and select the current race.
Boats will start arriving at Mackinac Island on Sunday afternoon and continue until Monday evening, all dependent upon the wind.
Finishes can be seen from Windermere Point on Mackinac Island at the south end of Main Street.
Sailors who have completed 25 Bayview Mackinac races are called “Old Goats,” according to the club, while those who have completed 50 are called “Grand Rams.”
"Double Goats" are sailors who have completed 25 Bayview Mackinac races and 25 Chicago Yacht Club race to Mackinac races. This year’s Chicago to Mackinac race encountered strong winds in Lake Michigan , snapping some boats’ masts and tossing one sailor overboard. No one was hurt.
Volunteers who have served for 15 years on the Race Committee are honored with the title “Old Forts,” as designated by the Race Committee.
This story includes material from a staff report by former Free Press reporter Phoebe Wall Howard and from the Bayview Yacht Club.
Hamilton Island Race Week 2023
Excitement is building and the Nautilus Marine Insurance team are ready for the start of the 2023 Hamilton Island Race Week.
Nautilus Marine Insurance, one of the leading providers of insurance to the Australian and New Zealand marine leisure markets, commenced their multi-year partnership with Hamilton Island Race Week in 2022.
Building on this successful relationship, the 2023 event is ready to go with competitors eagerly counting down to the start date of 19 August.
Recognised as a must do for sailors from all over Australia and the world, Hamilton Island Race Week is a time for sailing, but also a gathering of like-minded people who enjoy the camaraderie, the competition, and the chance to indulge in one of the best sailing locations in the world.
Nautilus Marine Insurance is very proud to be involved with the regatta and members of their team will be on the island to support the competitors and the event, and to answer any questions you may have. Indeed, as keen sailors themselves, some members of the Nautilus Marine Insurance team are there to compete!
Peter Ryan, Senior Underwriter with Nautilus Marine Insurance , has 40 years’ experience in the marine insurance space and has been sailing since he was twelve. “I started sailing in Heron dinghies when I was very young, a little different from the weapon I am trimming on this year.” Peter said.
The “weapon” Peter is talking about is Little Nico, a 11-meter carbon race machine that will be skippered by well-known sailor and entrepreneur Christian Beck, owner of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 100-footer favourite LawConnect.
Peter is very keen for more sailors to put Hamilton Island Race Week on the calendar saying “it is unlike so many of the regattas I have been to around the world. It has all the ingredients of a world class regatta and combines them with the location and the people to make an event so enjoyable that I have been coming for around 30 years.”
Hamilton Island Race Week first timer Ian Mewett is looking forward to a competitive, but slightly more relaxed introduction to the experience. “I recently bought a Lagoon 570, a big catamaran with lots of room, but we’ll be sailing it with just five crew. The previous owner will be onboard with a friend to show us the ropes, and my son and another friend will be joining us.”
Ian is busily getting his aptly named new purchase Social Platform ready on the Gold Coast before heading to Hamilton Island a week or so before the regatta begins. “My son and I will be doing a quick trip up the Queensland Coast, perfect for a boat like this. We intend on enjoying every moment at the regatta before cruising more of the Whitsundays at the Lagoon Escapade organised by the Australian importer.”
Nautilus Marine Insurance CEO Lyndon Turner is looking forward to once again being part of the event. “Being partnered with Hamilton Island Race Week is a great way to be involved and show our support of boat owners, the industry, and the region. The whole week is a celebration of what we all enjoy most, getting out on the water and spending time with friends and family.”
The Nautilus Marine Insurance team will be available for the week supporting Hamilton Island Race Week and the competitors. The week will also feature the Nautilus Marine Insurance Classic Long Race, the Nautilus Marine Insurance Classic Medium Distance Race, and the Short Around-the-Islands Race on Tuesday 22 August.
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Posted on 22 Aug 2023 Hamilton Island Race Week day 2 Tricks of the tide take teams to the top Sailors were rewarded for keeping their eyes out of the boat on the second day of Hamilton Island Race Week. Posted on 21 Aug 2023 Hamilton Island Race Week day 1 A perfect start in sunshine and a south-easterly breeze of 18-22 knots Hamilton Island ...
Hamilton Island Race Week commences on the 19th of August and runs until the 26th of August 2023. Entries close on the 6th of August and the first race takes off on the 20th. Racing days run on the 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th and include different divisions and types of racing. For the spectators, there will be plenty of ...
Now you can race in this year's Hamilton Island Race Week, on 'Merit'. It's a great way to build your sailing skills. Only 6 places remaining; book now, as accommodation on island is filling up (some bunks available onboard if you're stuck). Hamilton Island Race Week on 'Merit' is a 'must do' event, whether you're an experienced sailor or not.
17 - 24 August 2024. Hamilton Island Race Week is one of the world's most famous yachting events - and every year, brings spectators and yachties from all around the globe to the Whitsundays for an exciting line up of on and offshore events. Every August, spectators and yachties from around the globe sail to Hamilton Island for Hamilton ...
Welcome to the Hamilton Island Race (OFFICIAL) Group 2023. Hamilton Island Race Week is one of Australia's favourite yachting events and a firm fixture on the international sailing calendar. Every...
Overview. ⏱️ 8 daysApproximate duration. Hamilton Island Race Week will return in August 2023! One of the most eagerly-awaited events on the international sailing calendar, this week-long festival is Australia's biggest offshore keelboat regatta. The racing is set among the stunning Whitsunday Islands, on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef ...
Related Articles Final Hamilton Island Race Week blast A final race to the Molle Islands and back in trade winds up to 22 knots A final blast to the Molle Islands and back in trade winds up to 22 knots closed out the 38th Hamilton Island Race Week and decided the trophy winners in divisions where the top placings were still up for grabs. Posted on 26 Aug 2023 Hamilton Island Race Week - IRC ...
Hamilton Island Race Week 2023 got under way in stunning conditions, with sunshine and a south-easterly breeze of 18-22 knots for the fleet of close to 180. ... Media Bow Caddy Media were there for Day Three, which saw all the fleet commence racing in Dent Passage outside the Hamilton Island Yacht Club. Posted on 23 Aug 2023 Hamilton Island ...
All this meant day two of Hamilton Island Race Week focused the minds of tacticians and navigators alike, to get the best outcome from the SE 12-15 knot conditions. All fleets had a downwind start in Dent passage, for a mixture of courses ranging from 14 nautical miles for non-spinnaker to 30 nautical miles for the larger rating divisions.
The internationally acclaimed Hamilton Island Race Week will be contested on the tropical waters around Hamilton Island from August 19 - 26, 2023. A longstanding feature of the east coast sailing calendar, Race Week 2023 has so far drawn 170 entries and a steady influx is pushing that number quickly towards 200.
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The internationally praised Hamilton Island Race Week will be contested on the tropical waters around The Whitsundays from August 19 - 26, 2023. A longstanding feature of the east coast sailing calendar, Race Week 2023 has so far drawn 170 entries, and a steady influx is still coming. Hamilton Island Race Week is a must-see event for yachting ...
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Hamilton Island Race Week's 60-foot multihull behemoth Rex came close to their top speed on the penultimate day, hitting 37.8 knots of boat speed in the fresh south-easterlies. ... The Rating and Hamilton Island Blue divisions rolled off the Hamilton Island Yacht Club start line while at the Eastern start, one metre swells and 18 knots of ...
Date of event: August 18-24, 2024 Locale: Hamilton Island The Yacht Sales Co. is excited to be an event sponsor for the upcoming 2024 Hamilton Island Race Week - one of Australia's favourite yachting events and a firm fixture on the international sailing calendar.. Every August, spectators and yachties from around the globe sail to this popular island for Hamilton Island Race Week ...
This year's race follows the original course created in 1925, which will take boats north along the shoreline before heading west, passing south of Bois Blanc Island and finishing west to east at ...
The 2023 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac set sail Saturday morning from Monroe Harbor. ... 230 boats are traveling well over 300 miles to Michigan's Mackinac Island in Lake Huron.
Billed on its website as the "world's longest continuously run long-distance freshwater yacht race," the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race is set to start Saturday.. A record-setting 334 boats ...
Nautilus Marine Insurance, one of the leading providers of insurance to the Australian and New Zealand marine leisure markets, commenced their multi-year partnership with Hamilton Island Race Week in 2022. Building on this successful relationship, the 2023 event is ready to go with competitors eagerly counting down to the start date of 19 August.
Zhukovsky International Airport, formerly known as Ramenskoye Airport or Zhukovsky Airfield - international airport, located in Moscow Oblast, Russia 36 km southeast of central Moscow, in the town of Zhukovsky, a few kilometers southeast of the old Bykovo Airport. After its reconstruction in 2014-2016, Zhukovsky International Airport was officially opened on 30 May 2016.
A residential and industrial region in the south-east of Mocsow. It was founded on the spot of two villages: Chagino (what is now the Moscow Oil Refinery) and Ryazantsevo (demolished in 1979). in 1960 the town was incorporated into the City of Moscow as a district. Population - 45,000 people (2002). The district is one of the most polluted residential areas in Moscow, due to the Moscow Oil ...
We pay our respect to Elders past, present and future generations to come and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. Hamilton Island Race Week is a fun and exciting week filled with both on-shore and race-based events. This year's schedule offers another array of fabulous free of charge and ticketed events.
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