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Airlie Beach Race Week
Airlie Beach,
Whitsunday Area
09 - 16 August
Description
Airlie Beach Race Week is a colourful sailing regatta which attracts competitors, supporters and spectators from around Australia and overseas to the sailing mecca of the Whitsundays. The event has grown in the past 22 years to become the largest keelboat sailing regatta held on the Queensland mainland coast.
Airlie Beach Race Week is a flagship event of the Whitsunday region, and with Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, showcases one of the world's greatest sailing playgrounds. Despite the very competitive nature of the racing on the water, the Airlie Beach regatta is particularly popular for its relaxed, laid-back atmosphere. As the humpback whales start their annual migration north from the Antarctica every year so do the keen southern sailors looking for warmer weather and perfect sailing conditions. From May through to September you can find a sailing regatta somewhere off the coast of Queensland where people are enjoying the sport.
Other Information
General Comments
Entry to the Abel Point precinct is free for all visitors. Book a ticket on one of the many spectator vessels to view the event from the water.
How To Get There
Fly to either Hamilton Island or Whitsunday Coast Airport and proceed to Airlie Beach.
Drive: Take the Airlie Beach turn-off from the Bruce Highway (near Proserpine) - Airlie Beach is located on Pioneer Bay, approximately 20 kilometres from the turn-off. The Whitsunday Sailing Club is located just off the Esplanade, on the point at Airlie Beach. There are two main marinas in Airlie Beach - Abel Point Marina and Port of Airlie where boats can be berthed.
Sail: Airlie Beach is located on the Queensland coast, approximately 45 nautical miles north of Mackay. It is the main town of the Whitsundays region, 74 pristine islands protected by the natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and an ideal base for all water activities.
Inclusion
There is an entry fee for teams to enter Airlie Beach Race Week and these are based on each boat's size and vary between AUD390 to AUD700 for the week of sailing.
Free Entry
Event Dates
09 - 16 August
Frequency: Annual
Session Times
| Date | Time | Information |
|---|---|---|
| 12 - 18 Aug | 11:00am to 3:00pm | The first race is scheduled to start at approximately 1100 hrs on the 12th and the final race of the regatta will finish at approximately 1500 hrs on the 18th |
Venues
Head Office: Whitsunday Sailing Club
Coconut Grove
Airlie Beach
Queensland Australia 4802
* Please note: These rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum costs only. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please use the contact the operator. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.