Hamilton Island Race Week 2024 is around the corner and southerners shivering through the winter season, are dreaming of warm days, exquisite chef dinners and joyful reunions, all set against the backdrop of Australia’s most beloved winter sailing competition.
For the 39th edition from 18-24 August, 170 boats of all sizes and close to 2,000 sailors from all walks of life will reunite at Hamilton Island including the two-time Rolex Sydney Hobart overall winner Alive (Duncan Hine), the Oatley family’s 66-foot Wild Oats X, sistership to champion Australian maxi Wild Oats XI, and a fleet of TP52’s, including Marcus Blackmore’s new custom design Hooligan.
The world-class racing is also the catalyst for a week of superb shoreside events and camaraderie.
All week spectators and competitors alike can feel part of the on-water action from onboard Quantum. The luxurious 120 foot super yacht will take guests to the racetrack twice daily (10am and 1pm) for a front row seat of the day’s racing while enjoying champagne and canapés. There is a good chance guests will also come across humpback whales and calves cruising around the turquoise waters of their Whitsundays nursery.
Celebrated guest chef Trisha Greentree (Mr Wong’s and Fratelli Paradiso) will take over the coca chu kitchen for an unforgettable culinary journey of an Asian-inspired wine-paired menu that emphasizes simplicity, seasonality, and creativity.
Long Lunch by the Sea at Catseye Beach is a Race Week tradition promising a sumptuous dining experience accompanied by Piper Heidsieck Champagne and a selection of exquisite wines. Savour perfect mouthfuls at this spectacular vantage point while watching Grand Prix racers, down to tiny trailables vie for race honours right off the beach.
Some tickets for the coveted social program are still available.
