Whitsundays Season Of Sailing
Although a sailor’s paradise year round, the Whitsundays region bursts into life in August every year with the Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island Race Weeks. Both of these world class yachting regattas boasts a week-long racing boat extravaganza, which attract competitors across Australia and the world. And the fun is not just on the water, with busy on-land social schedules throughout the days and nights of both race weeks. The stunning Whitsundays winter weather conditions of sunny days with plenty of wind help propel the events and showcase the beautiful Whitsundays.
You too can explore this incredible diversity from the bow of a sailboat… cruise through the islands, drop anchor for a quick snorkel and fall asleep at night to the gentle rocking of the waves under a canopy of stars. Or really get involved and volunteer as crew on a racing yacht, or purchase a racing/accommodation sailing package. It is your choice with a range of great sailing holiday deals on offer. Click here to view the packages.
The Whitsundays Season of Sailing – major events
June 2010
24th – 27th Pure Blonde Hamilton Island Outrigger Cup
30th Whitsunday Sailing Club Ladies Skipper Twilight Races
August 2010
12th – 19th Meridien Marina’s Airlie Beach Race Week
20th – 28th Audi Hamilton Island Race Week
28th Aug – 3rd Sept Multihull Rendezvous
September 2010
11th Whitsunday Fun Race
29th Whitsunday Sailing Club Ladies Skipper Twilight Races
October 2010
12th – 16th Whitsunday Offshore Yacht Racing Circuit
Fringed by the sparkling azure waters of the Pacific Ocean and peppered with sub-tropical islands, the Whitsundays provides perfect conditions for a sailing adventure. Yachting enthusiasts from around the world flock to the Whitsundays sunny shores to breathe in the crisp ocean air and explore the pristine waters. So why not make your winter escape a sailing one?
