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  • Event date: 21/08/2021
  • Event end: 29/08/2021
  • When: JUL-SEP

Hamilton Island Race Week / 9 Days / Race regatta

Hamilton Island Race Week is the ultimate combination of spectacular island racing and evening fun ashore. Set on Hamilton Island in the Whitsunday Islands, the race week spans 6 races around the island over 7 days, with a fun-filled lay-day in the middle.

With more than 200 yachts racing in sparkling blue waters, filled with whales, turtles and dolphins, it’s David’s favourite annual regatta.

You will join Ocean Gem’s highly experienced racing crew for a week of exhilarating racing, great team spirit and exceptional social events.

From trailer yachts to 100 foot super maxis, Hamilton Island Race Week is Australia’s premier yachting regatta. Join the Ocean Gem crew to compete in a division of 20-25 highly competitive production yachts that are 45-55 foot in length.

Hamilton Island Race Week
Difficulty Level:
Medium
Price:

4250 AUD $

Book on Ocean Gem Beneteau 445 Edition 2021
Book on Ocean Gem Beneteau 445 Edition 2022
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Hamilton Island Race Week Intinerary, 21 Aug – 29 Aug 2021

You’ll fly into Hamilton Island directly or into Airlie Beach (Proserpine) and catch the ferry to Hamilton Island on 21st August. We’ll be completing final regatta preparations during this time, allocating crew roles and checking weather forecasts as the excitement and buzz in the race village builds. With 200+ boats and 6,000 regatta crew and family members arriving for race week its an amazing festival of sailing and activity ashore.

Race Schedule

Race one kicks off on Sunday 22nd August with the next two races on Monday and Tuesday.

Wednesday is a day off and we’ll head to the beach or an island for a day of social activities.

Races four to six take place across Thursday, Friday and Saturday and your week comes to an end with the Hamilton Island Race Week prize-giving gala dinner on Saturday night.

Results are announced ashore daily at 5 pm followed by a trip to the bar for a debrief of the days result before heading to dinner. We squeeze in the All Blacks vs. Wallabies rugby test matches on the big screen on both Saturday evenings and every night we’ll go ashore as a team (dressed in our official crew shirts) and hit the town.

Departure

You’ll fly out of Hamilton Island directly or out of Airlie Beach (Proserpine) on the 29th August and head home with a hole in your heart, swearing you’ll be back next year to do it all over again.

Hamilton Island Race Week Intinerary, 20 Aug – 28 Aug 2022

You’ll fly into Hamilton Island directly or into Airlie Beach (Proserpine) and catch the ferry to Hamilton Island on 20th August. We’ll be completing final regatta preparations during this time, allocating crew roles and checking weather forecasts as the excitement and buzz in the race village builds. With 200+ boats and 6,000 regatta crew and family members arriving for race week its an amazing festival of sailing and activity ashore.

Race Schedule

Race one kicks off on Sunday 21st August with the next two races on Monday and Tuesday.

Wednesday is a day off and we’ll head to the beach or an island for a day of social activities.

Races four to six take place across Thursday, Friday and Saturday and your week comes to an end with the Hamilton Island Race Week prize-giving gala dinner on Saturday night.

Results are announced ashore daily at 5 pm followed by a trip to the bar for a debrief of the days result before heading to dinner. We squeeze in the All Blacks vs. Wallabies rugby test matches on the big screen on both Saturday evenings and every night we’ll go ashore as a team (dressed in our official crew shirts) and hit the town.

Departure

You’ll fly out of Hamilton Island directly or out of Airlie Beach (Proserpine) on the 28th August and head home with a hole in your heart, swearing you’ll be back next year to do it all over again.

Hamilton Island Race Week Intinerary, 19 Aug – 27 Aug 2023

You’ll fly into Hamilton Island directly or into Airlie Beach (Proserpine) and catch the ferry to Hamilton Island on 19th August. We’ll be completing final regatta preparations during this time, allocating crew roles and checking weather forecasts as the excitement and buzz in the race village builds. With 200+ boats and 6,000 regatta crew and family members arriving for race week its an amazing festival of sailing and activity ashore.

Race Schedule

Race one kicks off on Sunday 20th August with the next two races on Monday and Tuesday.

Wednesday is a day off and we’ll head to the beach or an island for a day of social activities.

Races four to six take place across Thursday, Friday and Saturday and your week comes to an end with the Hamilton Island Race Week prize-giving gala dinner on Saturday night.

Results are announced ashore daily at 5 pm followed by a trip to the bar for a debrief of the days result before heading to dinner. We squeeze in the All Blacks vs. Wallabies rugby test matches on the big screen on both Saturday evenings and every night we’ll go ashore as a team (dressed in our official crew shirts) and hit the town.

Departure

You’ll fly out of Hamilton Island directly or out of Airlie Beach (Proserpine) on the 27th August and head home with a hole in your heart, swearing you’ll be back next year to do it all over again.

  • Why not extend your stay on Hamilton Island and the Whitsunday Islands.

    The heart of the Great Barrier Reef

    The heart of Island Escapes

    The heart of Adventures

    The heart of Sailing

    The Whitsundays are made up of 74 Island, on the beautiful tropical coast of Queensland, Australia. The Whitsundays are positioned right in the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef, a visit is beyond any imagination. The stunning natural landscapes of coast and islands are dotted with secluded beaches and friendly towns.

    Tourism Website The Whitsundays

Your crew package includes:

  • all breakfasts
  • all lunches onboard
  • meals ashore in crew apartments
  • accommodation onboard
  • your Ocean Sailing Expeditions crew shirt
  • marina fees
  • race entry fees
  • the use of a PFD (personal floatation device), PLB (personal locator beacon), and a safety tether.
  • your bedding, a pillow and towel is also included (if you stay onboard) along with suncream.

Your crew package excludes:

  • accommodation ashore (approx: $800-$1,000 for 8 nights)
  • meals ashore at restaurants
  • flights and transport to and from departure and arrival ports
  • alcohol
  • toiletries
  • clothing and wet weather gear.

Some crew will sleep on board and others will stay ashore. Its always recommended that you book flights with date flexibility incase of unforeseen changes due to weather or schedules. Accommodation options if you want to stay ashore: AirBNB, Booking.com, Wotif & HomeAway.

Boats
Program 2021

Hamilton Island Race Week Intinerary, 21 Aug – 29 Aug 2021

You’ll fly into Hamilton Island directly or into Airlie Beach (Proserpine) and catch the ferry to Hamilton Island on 21st August. We’ll be completing final regatta preparations during this time, allocating crew roles and checking weather forecasts as the excitement and buzz in the race village builds. With 200+ boats and 6,000 regatta crew and family members arriving for race week its an amazing festival of sailing and activity ashore.

Race Schedule

Race one kicks off on Sunday 22nd August with the next two races on Monday and Tuesday.

Wednesday is a day off and we’ll head to the beach or an island for a day of social activities.

Races four to six take place across Thursday, Friday and Saturday and your week comes to an end with the Hamilton Island Race Week prize-giving gala dinner on Saturday night.

Results are announced ashore daily at 5 pm followed by a trip to the bar for a debrief of the days result before heading to dinner. We squeeze in the All Blacks vs. Wallabies rugby test matches on the big screen on both Saturday evenings and every night we’ll go ashore as a team (dressed in our official crew shirts) and hit the town.

Departure

You’ll fly out of Hamilton Island directly or out of Airlie Beach (Proserpine) on the 29th August and head home with a hole in your heart, swearing you’ll be back next year to do it all over again.

Program 2022

Hamilton Island Race Week Intinerary, 20 Aug – 28 Aug 2022

You’ll fly into Hamilton Island directly or into Airlie Beach (Proserpine) and catch the ferry to Hamilton Island on 20th August. We’ll be completing final regatta preparations during this time, allocating crew roles and checking weather forecasts as the excitement and buzz in the race village builds. With 200+ boats and 6,000 regatta crew and family members arriving for race week its an amazing festival of sailing and activity ashore.

Race Schedule

Race one kicks off on Sunday 21st August with the next two races on Monday and Tuesday.

Wednesday is a day off and we’ll head to the beach or an island for a day of social activities.

Races four to six take place across Thursday, Friday and Saturday and your week comes to an end with the Hamilton Island Race Week prize-giving gala dinner on Saturday night.

Results are announced ashore daily at 5 pm followed by a trip to the bar for a debrief of the days result before heading to dinner. We squeeze in the All Blacks vs. Wallabies rugby test matches on the big screen on both Saturday evenings and every night we’ll go ashore as a team (dressed in our official crew shirts) and hit the town.

Departure

You’ll fly out of Hamilton Island directly or out of Airlie Beach (Proserpine) on the 28th August and head home with a hole in your heart, swearing you’ll be back next year to do it all over again.

Program 2023

Hamilton Island Race Week Intinerary, 19 Aug – 27 Aug 2023

You’ll fly into Hamilton Island directly or into Airlie Beach (Proserpine) and catch the ferry to Hamilton Island on 19th August. We’ll be completing final regatta preparations during this time, allocating crew roles and checking weather forecasts as the excitement and buzz in the race village builds. With 200+ boats and 6,000 regatta crew and family members arriving for race week its an amazing festival of sailing and activity ashore.

Race Schedule

Race one kicks off on Sunday 20th August with the next two races on Monday and Tuesday.

Wednesday is a day off and we’ll head to the beach or an island for a day of social activities.

Races four to six take place across Thursday, Friday and Saturday and your week comes to an end with the Hamilton Island Race Week prize-giving gala dinner on Saturday night.

Results are announced ashore daily at 5 pm followed by a trip to the bar for a debrief of the days result before heading to dinner. We squeeze in the All Blacks vs. Wallabies rugby test matches on the big screen on both Saturday evenings and every night we’ll go ashore as a team (dressed in our official crew shirts) and hit the town.

Departure

You’ll fly out of Hamilton Island directly or out of Airlie Beach (Proserpine) on the 27th August and head home with a hole in your heart, swearing you’ll be back next year to do it all over again.

Tips
  • Why not extend your stay on Hamilton Island and the Whitsunday Islands.

    The heart of the Great Barrier Reef

    The heart of Island Escapes

    The heart of Adventures

    The heart of Sailing

    The Whitsundays are made up of 74 Island, on the beautiful tropical coast of Queensland, Australia. The Whitsundays are positioned right in the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef, a visit is beyond any imagination. The stunning natural landscapes of coast and islands are dotted with secluded beaches and friendly towns.

    Tourism Website The Whitsundays

Inclusions

Your crew package includes:

  • all breakfasts
  • all lunches onboard
  • meals ashore in crew apartments
  • accommodation onboard
  • your Ocean Sailing Expeditions crew shirt
  • marina fees
  • race entry fees
  • the use of a PFD (personal floatation device), PLB (personal locator beacon), and a safety tether.
  • your bedding, a pillow and towel is also included (if you stay onboard) along with suncream.
Exclusions

Your crew package excludes:

  • accommodation ashore (approx: $800-$1,000 for 8 nights)
  • meals ashore at restaurants
  • flights and transport to and from departure and arrival ports
  • alcohol
  • toiletries
  • clothing and wet weather gear.

Some crew will sleep on board and others will stay ashore. Its always recommended that you book flights with date flexibility incase of unforeseen changes due to weather or schedules. Accommodation options if you want to stay ashore: AirBNB, Booking.com, Wotif & HomeAway.

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