On water, the Airlie Beach Race Week is recognised by both competitive and relaxed sailors as a fun, affordable and well-run regatta, in a spectacular location.
The event is now entrenched in the annual Australian sailing calendar and includes six days of racing in all divisions.
Each year, the Organising Committee sets a schedule taking into account the different divisions’ requirements for the week.
There are variations for each division noting the fleet size, tide and race distances.
Divisions for 2022 will include IRC Passage, ORC Passage, Performance Racing, Cruising, Non Spinnaker, Sports Boats, Multi-Hull Racing, Multihull Passage, One Design and Trailable Yachts. ORC has been included to provide an alternative rating system for those boats with either ORCi or ORCclub certificates. Again we see the return of the Weta 4.4 Trimaran as well as the exciting F16 / F18 catamarans, together with other Off the Beach divisions.
There may also be sub-divisions within fleets for class racing or common interest groups.
The Race Committee is happy to consider other divisions is there is sufficient interest to warrant inclusion.
Please note: schedules on this website are provisional and competitors should refer to the Official Notice Board for the final schedule. Start times may be altered.
All entertainment and presentations are at the Whitsunday Sailing Club unless noted.
A free crew shuttle service is provided between the Whitsunday Sailing Club and Abell Point Marina daily (except on the lay day) from 3:30pm to 10:00pm. Shuttle transfers are courtesy of Heart of the Reef transfers and Whitsunday Transit.
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