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Sailing fleet during Hamilton Island Race Week

Superyacht making waves during Race Week

Superyachts battling it out during Race Week

Welcome to Audi Hamilton Island Race Week

17 - 24 August 2013

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week is one of Australia’s favourite 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.

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.

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Race Week News

MC38 One-Design to make impressive debut at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013

07 Jun 2013

One of the world’s most exciting keelboat classes of recent times, the MC38 One-Design, will make an impressive debut at the 30th Audi Hamilton Island Race Week in August.Six of these high-performance yachts are destined to be at the regatta, which will be staged from August 17 to 24. The class will also bring added international flavour to the series...Read More

Tying the Knot: Wedding Bells planned for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013

16 May 2013

The biggest fear yacht owner Bruce Absolon holds as he prepares for this year’s 30th Audi Hamilton Island Race Week doesn’t relate to him being late for a race start, but being late for his wedding. Absolon, owner of the 60-footer, Spirit of the Maid, plans to marry his fiancée, Gail Bird, on the lay-day during the regatta, which will be staged from...Read More

The ‘World’s Fastest Sailor’ will be at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013

26 Apr 2013

The world’s fastest sailor – the only man who knows what it’s like to sail at an average of 65.45 knots – will be part of the 30th anniversary Audi Hamilton Island Race Week in August.Australia’s Paul Larsen smashed the existing world sailing speed record over 500 metres by near 10 knots in November last year when he piloted his futuristic multihull...Read More