SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week Community Launch
Fun for all the family at Maggie IslandSeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week continues to grow the region's profile in the sailing community with the arrival of more than 60 yachts to Magnetic Island for the sixth annual SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week.
One third of the fleet are interstate yachts from NSW, Victoria and South Australia, with local entries coming from Townsville, Yeppoon, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Mackay and Bowen. Further afield are entrants from the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.
The Regatta Community Launch will be at Flinders Square 12.30pm, Wednesday August 28, featuring Race Director Denis Thompson analysis of the fleet, the course and the forecast conditions.
From Thursday when the last of the competing yachts will be tying up at the Nelly Bay Marina ahead of the first race on Friday on the azure blue waters of Cleveland Bay, through until Tuesday night's presentation night, the days and nights will be jam-packed with social activities on Magnetic Island.
SeaLink Queensland General Manager Paul Victory said the sixth annual race week would be one not to miss with something to keep every member of the family entertained.
‘Sailors and their families have come from around Australia, to experience this unique destination and the Race Committee plans a great North Queensland welcome with events planned every night on the Deck at Peppers Blue on Blue overlooking the marina and Nelly Bay Harbour,' he said.
This event is not just for the sailors, the local community is being encouraged to join in.
Every day SeaLink ferry passengers will see the action on Cleveland Bay. Racing will commence from around 11.00am (weather dependent) with best viewing around the Marina, on the ferries to Magnetic Island, or on the shores of Nelly Bay. The racing fleet generally return to the Marina from 3.00pm daily.
Dockside you will be able to see some of the top yachts in Australia, including many famous boats from years gone by and the current crop including many Sydney to Hobart stars.
This year SeaLink have introduced a $25 adult return ticket and a $65 family pass to experience the regatta. The discounted ticket also includes your first drink on the Marina Deck Bar at Peppers.
For more information go to: www.magneticislandraceweek.com.au
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