Hamilton Island off Sydney Heads

by Rob Kothe on 12 Mar 2006 Definitely an Indian summer, as the Sydney offshore autumn racing season continues.

Hamilton Island is on the Great Barrier Reef on the tropical Queensland coast. So its 1200 nautical miles to the north of Sydney, but it is sponsoring the Hamilton Island Sydney 38 InterNations.

The international focus of the Internations Cup will continue to grow when the event comes to Hamilton Island in 2007. The Island will compile a fantastic schedule of competitive racing as well as some great social get-togethers. As one of the sailing meccas of the world, Hamilton Island and the Whitsundays will certainly serve up an event to be remembered with the 2007 Internations Cup.

Hahn Premium Hamilton Island Race Week 2006

19th-26th August 2006

Hahn Premium Hamilton Island Race Week 2007

18th-25th August 2007

Entries are open via www.hiyc.org.au. for 2006 now. The event was this month named as Australia’s best significant event at the Australian Tourism Awards. This is the second year running that the event has secured this prestigious (and highly competitive) award.

Hamilton Island and the Whitsundays is a sailing holiday playground. Sailing enthusiasts can charter luxury yachts from either Sunsail or The Moorings on Hamilton Island and combine a few days out on the warm waters with a stay in one of Hamilton Island’s hotels, apartments or villas. For more information on planning your next Hamilton Island holiday, visit www.hamiltonisland.com.au or telephone 13REEF (137333).