Hamilton Island Race Week
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The Audi Hamilton Island Race Week is one of the most famous weeks of sailing on the calendar to date where both spectators and sailors come to experience a jam packed week of fun and entertainment. Every year in August Hamilton Island comes alive in different heights to play host to one of the most sought after races in sailing, where yachties from around the world come to to grab the title of winner of the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. What better place to hold such a grand event than Hamilton Island with its turquoise ocean waters, fringing Great Barrier Reef, neighbouring pristine islands and where you will find sun kissed beaches, fine foods and wines and numerous activities and attractions to great to list them all.
Hamilton Island race week is a jam packed 10 days of fun and excitement for both competitors and spectators where many activities both on the water and off the water are sure to excite. You can watch top class sailors battle it out for the top prize as well as take part in many other fun filled activities on the island such as fashion shows, golfing tournaments, food and wine tastings and a host of other interesting events. Hamilton Island has something for everyone and when that isn’t enough you can take advantage of the wonderful boutiques, cafes, night clubs, bars, pubs and restaurants down by the marina. Hamilton Island is perfect for this type of occasions as you can not only experience a world class event but also a host of other activities that Hamilton Island is renowned for.
Each year the races are split into different categories where you can view Gran Prix class racers, modern fast cruising yachts, sports boats, performance sailing vessels, bareboat and corporate racers try to cross the finish line during the Hamilton Island Race Week. Being Australia’s largest offshore keelboat racing event, you can only start to imagine the calibre of sailing vessels and crew that make their way to Hamilton Island each year for this one of a kind sailing event.
For your holiday base your trip around this very popular time on Hamilton Island, ask about any great packages that you can take advantage of and see what deals you can book. Hamilton Island Race Week is an extremely busy time in the Whitsundays so it is always advised that you book well in advance so that you can be sure that you don’t miss out. Hamilton Island Race Week will have you enjoying not only an awesome sailing event spanning out over 10 fun filled days but you can also enjoy hiking, fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving upon the Great Barrier Reef, island hopping, sunset cruises, wildlife spotting and just simply relaxing on Catseye Beach. Enjoy the delights of Hamilton Island while experience the thrills of Hamilton Island itself and discover one of the best tropical island destinations within the Whitsundays.
Hamilton Island is an island destination that won’t disappoint and neither will the Hamilton Island Race Week itself, so start planning today so you don’t miss out on the chance to experience a wonderful trip away.
