For a quarter of a century, two iconic Queensland yachting events Airlie Beach Race Week and Hamilton Island Race Week, have attracted hundreds of boats from the southern states each August, but very few had ever ventured further north.
But now that has changed. Just five years ago, Townsville Yacht Club with the strong support of Townsville based Sunferries staged the first Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week, with support from Events Queensland and Townsville City Council.
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Latest News and Results
Latest NewsSealink Magnetic Island Race Week a highly successful event Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week media, ,
7:19 AM Tue 20 Sep 2011 GMT
Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week - Five years ago Townsville Yacht Club sailors realised the sheltered waters around Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island would be the perfect regatta setting. This year the fleet had grown to a record 90 boats and the event was sailed from September 1st to sixth 2011 with a lay day for the Cruising classes.
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Beach Party a hit at Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week Jackelyn Norris,
7:08 PM Tue 6 Sep 2011 GMT
It was a jolly ‘yee-haa’ time had by all who attended the beach party last Sunday, as part of the onshore festivities at Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week 2011. Over 300 families descended onto the beach in the morning to revel in the excitement and array of activities on offer.
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Brilliant Pearl welcomes German crew member Gemma Bird, ,
10:14 AM Tue 6 Sep 2011 GMT
Brilliant Pearl skipper Gary McCarthy says much of their success is due to the crew and to the muscles on board for Magnetic Island Race Week, 26 year old German Eric Hoger, the latest and youngest addition to the crew.
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eDoc turns turtle at Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week 2011 Jackelyn Norris and Gemma Bird,
10:07 AM Tue 6 Sep 2011 GMT
Drama unfolded near the first turning mark for the 15m offshore racing catamaran eDoc. The crew onboard eDoc at the time included wife Catherine, children Estelle, Fletcher and Baden and Kai Allison who hails from Mallacoota in Victoria.
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Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week 2011 final day - All to play for Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week,
6:55 AM Tue 6 Sep 2011 GMT
Day 5 was the final day of racing at Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week 2011. For many crews it was 'make or break' with podium placings still undecided in several of the divisions.
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Sydney 32 Groove crewed by the Twisted Sisters Gemma Bird,
5:45 AM Tue 6 Sep 2011 GMT
Belinda and crew all hail from Port Douglas and Cairns where the boat is moored when the girl gang, know as the Twisted Sisters, isn’t out braving the open ocean in regattas or leisurely sailing it around on weekends.
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