Hamilton Island Race Week On Water Events There are several exciting on-water events throughout Hamilton Island Race Week, with events for several race classes, as well as the ever-popular Prix d’ Elegance. Hamilton Island Race Week includes a whole raft of exciting and popular events. The racing itself 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, and maxiyacht and SB3 divisions. Accompanying these races, there’s also a popular Prix d’ Elegance event, where two yachts will receive the Best Presented Yacht and the Best Themed Yacht awards. Notice of race Notice of race Hamilton Island Yacht Club is the organising authority for Hamilton Island Race Week. Read more Race Results Race Results View the latest results from Hamilton Island Race Week. View now Entry List Entry List View the entry lists for Hamilton Island Race Week. View list Hamilton Island Race Week Event Guide Hamilton Island Race Week Event Guide Hamilton Island Race week is an exciting week filled with both on-shore and race-based events - ranging from food markets, cocktail parties and even beach yoga. Find out more Race schedule Race schedule Throughout August, the waters surrounding Hamilton Island are busy with a range of exciting and fun events for all race classes. Read more Regatta Classes Regatta Classes There are four classes for racing boats and four classes for the not-so-flat-out racers and cruising boats. Read more Regatta Entry & Entry List Regatta Entry & Entry List Registrations are now open for Hamilton Island Race Week. Register now Sailing instruction Sailing instruction Download this years Hamilton Island Race Week Sailing instructions. View Instructions Weather Weather Get in-depth weather forecasting tips and advice for the Whitsundays region, from expert meteorologist , Kenn Batt. Read more Watch out for whales Watch out for whales The Hamilton Island Race Week occurs during the migratory season for humpback whales - so it’s important that racegoers take extra caution. Read more Crew catering Crew catering Get your crew set for Race Week by pre-ordering lunches and beverages from Bob’s Bakery. Read more Lead-up events Lead-up events Several exciting racing events take place in the lead up to Hamilton Island Race Week, including the Sydney to Gold Coast Race 2019. Read more Notice Board Notice Board View the latest official race notices View Now