Audi Hamilton Island Race Week dates are set for 17 to 25 August 2012
Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011 was hailed as the most successful and satisfying in the event’s spectacular 28-year history. There were 195 racing yachts – ranging from small cruisers to record-breaking supermaxis – and some impressive superyachts on the water. Then, when the sailing was done, crews, families, friends and island guests sampled the most impressive on-shore party and social agenda imaginable.
Lowrance HDS Gen2 on its way
Following the worldwide success of the Lowrance High-Definition System HDS series of multifunction displays, HDS Gen2 is on its way.
Sunseeker Australia Wins Gold
Sunseeker Australia continued to receive strong recognition for the seventh year running winning the Gold Distributor of the year. Managing Director, Alf Barbagallo proudly accepted the award honouring Australia’s outstanding achievements in 2011 from Founder and President of Sunseeker International, Robert Braithwaite CBE.
Yacht Charters on Hamilton Island
Few locations are as ideal for sailing as the Whitsundays, the tropical gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Deserted inlets and welcoming harbours are never far away in this island paradise, where calm waters make for smooth sailing on the inner reef.
Historic journey marks Captain Cook’s discovery of the Whitsundays
To celebrate the 241st anniversary of Captain Cook’s historic voyage into the Whitsundays and naming the Whitsunday Passage, today the stunning HMB Endeavour replica sailed into the region to the delight of holiday makers
Olympic Swimmers Shine at Whitehaven Beach
Ideal racing conditions greeted more than 300 swimmers at yesterday’s Fujifilm Whitehaven Beach Swim on Whitsunday Island yesterday.