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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.

Race Week Photography
The 2012 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week Photography is now available to view and purchase at www.hamiltonislandphotography.com.au

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

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

Hitchhiker heads for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 30th Regatta and the ‘First Fleeters’ Division

15 Apr 2013

aThe Champion Yacht at the inaugural Audi Hamilton Island Race Week in 1984, the famous Australian Admiral’s Cup challenger, Hitchhiker, will be trucked 5000 kilometres across the continent in August to be part of this year’s 30th anniversary regatta.Perth yachtsman Peter Briggs had the yacht designed and purpose-built for Australia’s three-yacht team...Read More

Entries being lodged at record rate for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013

13 Mar 2013

aCruising yachts to the fore…As the planning for the 30th anniversary edition of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week continues to gain momentum, entries are already exceeding expectations. On current projections the 50th entry will be received within the next two weeks, a milestone that will confirm enthusiasm for what is Australia’s premier big-boat regatta...Read More