Event · The Whitsundays · August
Hamilton Island Race Week
The racing by day, the island by night and Whitehaven Beach in between.
This year · 2026/27
Updated each seasonDate
August 2027
dates TBC
A week in the Whitsundays. Dates confirmed when Hamilton Island Yacht Club publishes the programme.
Times
Race Week is run by Hamilton Island Yacht Club in the third week of August. Berths at the marina during the week are limited, so our yachts anchor off and tender in.
From the water
Why it's best from the water
Race Week is the Whitsundays at their best: the fleet racing between the islands by day and Hamilton Island's bars and restaurants by night.
Four of our yachts are in the Whitsundays in August. Follow the racing from the water, anchor off Whitehaven on the lay day and tender into the marina each evening for the island's programme.
Sunset, Lumir, Sea Raes and Belle each take the week differently: Sunset and Lumir for a larger party, Sea Raes and Belle for a smaller one. Ask and we will match the yacht to yours.
The yachts
Which of our yachts suit it
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Sunset35m · Sunseeker
33 guests for the day
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Lumir37m · Heesen
55 guests for the day
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Sea Raes30.5m · Farocean Marine
36 guests for the day
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Belle29.9m · Moonen
36 guests for the day
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A race day
How the day works
An example. The week runs to the race programme and your own plans.
- 8:00amBreakfast at anchorServed on deck as the fleet heads out.
- 10:00amFollow the racingThe captain finds the best vantage on the course.
- 1:00pmLunch in a bayAt anchor, away from the course.
- 4:00pmWhitehavenThe beach, the swim and the toys.
- 7:00pmHamilton IslandTender in for the evening programme.
On board
What's included
- Captain and full crew for the week
- Chef's menu, breakfast to dinner
- Beverages selected to your brief
- Tender, water toys and the sun deck
- Daily transfers to Hamilton Island marina
- Airport transfers arranged on request
From our own library
In frame
Questions
Before you book
How far ahead should we book?
Race Week is the busiest week of the Whitsundays winter. Six months ahead is usual, and the larger yachts go first.
How many guests can come?
Sunset sleeps 12, Lumir, Sea Raes and Belle sleep 10 each. By day Lumir takes up to 55, the others up to 36.
Can we berth at Hamilton Island marina?
Marina berths during Race Week are limited and allocated to the racing fleet first. Our yachts anchor off the island and tender in each evening.
Can we come for part of the week?
Yes. Three or four nights around the lay day is a popular way to take it.
Enquire
Hold a yacht for Race Week
A member of the team replies within one business day with availability and a proposal.