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Telcoinabox Airlie Beach Race Week public events

by Whitsunday Sailing Club on 31 Jul 2012
Airlie Beach - Annual Race Week 2012 Teri Dodds - copyright http://www.teridodds.com
Telcoinabox Airlie Beach Race Week - Events open to the public during Race Week include:

Airlie Beach Hotel – Party Night Saturday 11 August 2012 from 7:30pm

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Airlie Beach Hotel joins the festive atmosphere of Telcoinabox Airlie Beach Race Week with live band 'Under the Radar' on Saturday 11 August from 7.30pm. Join the local party set at Capers and mix with sailors, visitors and locals in what will be one of the biggest nights of the week. Head over to the Airlie Beach Hotel and dine a la carte at Capers, go Mexican at Cactus Jacks or enjoy the best wood-fired pizzas at Mangrove Jacks. Don’t miss this great night of partying, but try and keep ‘under the radar’.

Airlie Beach Hotel, The Esplanade, Airlie Beach.

Village Cafe Tropical Hot Rock Party Sunday 12 August from 6pm

Yearning for a great steak and cold beer after a hard day sailing? Put on your tropical shirt and join the Tropical Hot Rock Pre Lay Day Party on Sunday 12 August from 6pm until late. Live music and specials including the 400g Black Angus rump for just $19.95 or a succulent Tasmanian eye fillet for just $23.95. A full dinner menu will be available including the launch of the seriously yummy 'Icy Rock' boutique ice creams. Make the most of your pre-lay day evening in Airlie Beach.

Village Cafe Restaurant and Bar
Main Street, Airlie Beach (opposite the Taxi rank)

Village Cafe Restaurant and Bar - Lay Day Recovery Breakfast Monday 13 August All Day

Come and recover all day with the best breakfast menu in town. 10% discount for all Race Week competitors, family and friends. Extensive menu and the best coffee, smoothies and fresh juices...or another beer!

Ladies Lazy Long Lunch - Whitsunday Sailing Club Tuesday 14 August 12:30 – 3:30pm

Enjoy a cruisy afternoon at this Ladies Lazy Long Lunch on the balcony at the Whitsunday Sailing Club. Indulge in ‘Savvy and Seafood’ with a few girlfriends while the rest of the crew get on with the serious job of racing. Featuring Yalumba wines and the best choice of local seafood. Book now on 07 4946 6138. Restaurant open for lunch and dinner daily during Telcoinabox Airlie Beach Race Week.

Mama Africa’s After Party Thursday 16 August from 10pm to late

Let your hair down at Mama Africa’s After party on Thursday 16 August from 10pm ‘till late. Let off steam and relax after a gruelling week of racing and socialising. Celebrate your wins with a cocktail, forget your losses and dance the night away. Go wild on your last night in Airlie Beach. Mama Africa welcomes all competitors and friends. Come and enjoy one last night at the best bar and Niteclub in town.

Mama Africa’s 263 Shute Harbour Road Airlie Beach

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