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2014 Great Whitsunday Fun Race - About to set off

by Airlie Beach Race Week on 6 Aug 2014
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2014 Great Whitsunday Fun Race - After a week of serious racing, let your hair down and dress your boat up! Purely an entertaining event, the Great Whitsunday Fun Race is a very inclusive race which invites everyone to enjoy themselves in the colourful and a vibrant atmosphere on the water. Dress your boat and crew up!

Fun at Fun Race © Airlie Beach Race Week media
Fun at Fun Race © Airlie Beach Race Week media



This year’s Great Whitsunday Fun Race will be held on Saturday, August 16 at 11am. The after-party and presentations will be back at the Sailing Club. There will be live music and promos by Captain Morgan!

Colour on the water for Fun Race © Airlie Beach Race Week media
Colour on the water for Fun Race © Airlie Beach Race Week media



Register for the race at WSC from 5-7pm Friday. 15th or 9-10am on the day. Entry is $20 per boat.

Be at the start-line on Pioneer Bay (in front of WSC) before 11am. There will be five yacht divisions (monos under 30ft, monos 30-45ft, monos over 45ft, multihulls and luggers etc).

Friendly faces at Fun Race © Airlie Beach Race Week media
Friendly faces at Fun Race © Airlie Beach Race Week media



The after party will be at Whitsunday Sailing Club after the race. Prizes for winners, best dressed crew, yacht and more! Live music by Danwar and Band and Promos and prizes thanks to Captain Morgan!

Kite flying at Fun Race © Airlie Beach Race Week media
Kite flying at Fun Race © Airlie Beach Race Week media

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