Hamilton Island Race Week

23-30 August 2008
Audi Hamilton Island Race Week
Whitsundays, Australia

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week has become renowned as Australia's blue ribbon sailing regatta with hundreds of famous yachts heading north each year to enjoy a week of great racing and social action on Hamilton Island.

Charter a yacht and join in the action of this premier sailing event. Yachts fill fast so contact Sunsail to book your preferred yacht now!

If you do not have the crew, experience or budget to charter your own yacht you can join others on our singles yacht. This yacht is sailed under the supervision of two expereinced Sunsail instructors who will show you the ropes and teach you many racing skills. For more information on our singles yacht please contact us today on 1800 803 988 or sunsail@sunsail.com.au or visit this web page for more information.

Inclusions

  • 9 nights yacht charter
  • Fuel
  • Race Levy
  • Spinnaker pole and sheets, braces, kicker and basic blocks
  • On island courtesy bus airport or ferry transfers
  • Marina berth for duration of charter

Additional Costs

  • Race Entry Fee - Payable direct to Hamilton Island Yacht Club.  Please visit website on www.hiyc.org.au
  • You will need to provide your own spinnaker as these are not provided by Sunsail.  You should also bring some spare blocks   
  • Security Bond - $3000.  The bond is left as security against loss or damage to the vessel or its equipment during Race Week.

Booking Conditions      

To place a reservation, a 50% deposit is required.  Full payment will be due by 1 May 2008.

Cancellation Terms:
If the charter cancels prior to the 1 January 2008 a $300 administration fee will apply.
If the charter cancels between the 1 January 2008 and the 1 May 2008 the deposit of 50% will be forfeited.
Final payment is due no later than the 1 May 2008.  If the charter should cancel after the 1 May 2008, then 100% of the charter fee will be forfeited.

Additional Information:

  • On the day your charter commences you will be briefed on the operation of your vessel and the racing area. Depending on the flight time you may even head out for a practice sail in the afternoon.       
  • Crew shirts can be arranged by Sunsail at your request.          
  • Provisioning, accommodation and travel insurance can all be arranged by Sunsail at your request.

Special Sailing School Course - Learn to Race

Click here for information on an exclusive opportunity to hone your racing skills while competing in this year's Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, aboard a luxury Beneteau 361.

Or contact us today on:

Ph: 1800 803 988 - tollfree within Australia
Ph: 61 7 4948 9509 - outside Australia
Email: sunsail@sunsail.com.au