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Day One and Two of Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 as seen by Bow Caddy Media

by Bow Caddy Media 17 Aug 15:26 PDT

Stacks of breeze, a lumpy seaway and plenty of drama on Day 1 of Race Week 2026. Numerous breakages, but all reportedly safely back at the dock - and only another three days of the same conditions!

Heading north from Dent Passage, Day 1 Hamilton island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media
Heading north from Dent Passage, Day 1 Hamilton island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media

Vittoria, Day 2 Hamilton Island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media
Vittoria, Day 2 Hamilton Island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media

Triton, Day 1 Hamilton island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media
Triton, Day 1 Hamilton island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media

Caol Ila, Day 1 Hamilton island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media
Caol Ila, Day 1 Hamilton island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media

Adela, Day 2 Hamilton Island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media
Adela, Day 2 Hamilton Island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media

Viva La Vida, Day 2 Hamilton Island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media
Viva La Vida, Day 2 Hamilton Island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media

CarbonTest.au - Day 1 Hamilton Island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media
CarbonTest.au - Day 1 Hamilton Island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media

Clockwork, Day 2 Hamilton Island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media
Clockwork, Day 2 Hamilton Island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media

Jack Hoi, Day 2 Hamilton Island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media
Jack Hoi, Day 2 Hamilton Island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media

Wild Oats X, Day 1 Hamilton island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media
Wild Oats X, Day 1 Hamilton island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media

Seeking Alpha, Day 1 Hamilton island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media
Seeking Alpha, Day 1 Hamilton island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media

Seeking Alpha, Day 1 Hamilton island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media
Seeking Alpha, Day 1 Hamilton island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media

Virago, Day 1 Hamilton island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media
Virago, Day 1 Hamilton island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media

Koa, Day 1 Hamilton island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media
Koa, Day 1 Hamilton island Race Week - photo © Bow Caddy Media

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