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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Entries sold out in 12 minutes!

04 Mar 2024

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Entries sold out in 12 minutes! Entries opened for Townsville Yacht Club’s (TYC) SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week on Friday amid a flurry of activity, the muc...

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Around the Island Race caps off another magic SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

06 Sep 2023

Around the Island Race caps off another magic SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week What a way to finish 2023 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW), the stronger breeze everyone has longed for kicked ...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Breeze picks up and spirits lift

06 Sep 2023

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Breeze picks up and spirits lift Another hard one for Principal Race Officer Denis Thompson and his team at 2023 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW), as light ...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Steady light wind produces new winners

05 Sep 2023

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Steady light wind produces new winners  It was back to business for ‘It’s Live in Queensland Race Day’ out on the Bay for the 16th running of...

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Focus and determination a prerequisite at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week 

02 Sep 2023

Focus and determination a prerequisite at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week    A fondness for extremely light testing conditions, focus and determination were qualities that were needed in s...

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Easing into racing on a light day glamour at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

02 Sep 2023

Easing into racing on a light day glamour at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week  The opening day of 2023 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) was an absolute glamour, if you were thinking of...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Opening night celebrated – racers ready to go!

02 Sep 2023

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Opening night celebrated – racers ready to go!  A weak breeze confronted competitors and race officials on the opening day of the 2023 SeaLink Magnetic I...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Onshore program will whet competitors’ appetites

01 Aug 2023

Sold out the same day entries opened, organisers from Townsville Yacht Club’s (TYC) SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) are not resting on their laurels – they have worked hard on bo...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week 2023 - entry opens in one week

22 Feb 2023

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week 2023 - entry opens in one week Entry for Townsville Yacht Club’s (TYC) SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week 2023 will open in one week’s time at 10am (Queens...

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From fast racer to comfy cruiser at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

07 Sep 2022

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Big Winds Return for Round the Island Race

07 Sep 2022

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Light air presents new winners at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

05 Sep 2022

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Lay day fun day at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

05 Sep 2022

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Bumpy turns to beautiful at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

03 Sep 2022

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Day 1 at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week done and dusted

03 Sep 2022

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Denis Thompson shares his passion for yachting

24 Aug 2022

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Serious racing mixed with frivolity ashore at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

07 Jun 2022

Serious racing mixed with frivolity ashore at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week In an effort to get the edge on their compadres come September, a dozen or so SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW)...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week sold out in four hours!

09 Mar 2022

Within 15 minutes of entries opening for Townsville Yacht Club’s (TYC) SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW), the belle of the north was at 50 percent capacity in 15 minutes, and less than f...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Big day out at The Strand

06 Sep 2021

A spectacular sight awaited locals and tourists who were out and about on The Strand at Townsville, where they were treated to racing at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week with the Strand Race, includi...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Where there’s a will there’s a way

04 Sep 2021

There are some things you can run on the smell of an oily rag, but race management at a major event is not one of them – just ask Australia’s most experienced Principal Race Officer, Denis...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week – it’s one of those gems

04 Sep 2021

It was straight into the thick of things when Townsville Yacht Club (TYC) kick-stated SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) proceedings today, with a race taking in Four Foot Rock off Townsville, ...

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Magnetic Island launches ‘Charm Offensive’ on Race Week entrants

15 Jul 2021

Magnetic Island has turned heads for eons, but since SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week was added to the northern sailing regattas in 2007, competitors from far and wide have been captivated. Four year...

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Popular SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week a sell-out!

15 Mar 2021

No sooner were entries open than entries flooded in for Australia’s favourite regatta, SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW), and days later, all 80 berths were filled for the Townsville Yac...

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Record entries in record time

11 Mar 2021

The SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week Committee has been overwhelmed by the support and enthusiasm shown by competitors for this year's regatta.  We have reached our maximum entry limit in just 1...

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SMIRW 2021 - Influx of entries in the first week

10 Mar 2021

If you have not registered, then you better do so soon !! We thought that this year would be popular but we are overwhelmed by the response to registrations opening for this year's SeaLink Magnetic Is...

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SeaLink Magnetic island Race Week 2021 - On-Line Entries open 1st March

29 Jan 2021

On behalf of the SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week Committee, we extend our most tropical seasons greetings to you all.    If you or your loved ones are now impacted by tightening of re...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week 2020 cancelled

06 Aug 2020

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week 2020 – first in best dressed

26 Feb 2020

Townsville Yacht Club is set to open entry for SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) on 1 March, and rather than risk missing out as some did last year, many fingers are poised, ready to click the...

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The Finale

04 Sep 2019

4 September, 2019 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: The Finale Racing was delayed on the final day of Townsville Yacht Club’s (TYC) SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW), as Principal Race ...

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Last chance saloon

04 Sep 2019

4 September, 2019 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Last chance saloon Today is the final day and race at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week, and as such, it is a last chance for competitors to make a...

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New winners and the bets are on

03 Sep 2019

3 September, 2019 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: New winners and the bets are on Racing Townsville Yacht Club’s (TYC) SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) got underway late today as ra...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Around the Island for some – bay race for others

03 Sep 2019

3 September, 2019 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Around the Island for some – bay race for others The clearest morning yet at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW), but sailing condition...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Competition and fun factor ramp up

02 Sep 2019

2 September, 2019 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Competition and fun factor ramp up    Racing was delayed for an hour as officials waited for a light 5 knot breeze to fill in on Day 3 of...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Lay Day over – racing back on the agenda

02 Sep 2019

2 September, 2019 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Lay Day over – racing back on the agenda Father’s Day lay day is over and the on-water battles resume today at SeaLink Magnetic Island...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Division 4’s competition within a competition

31 Aug 2019

31 August, 2019 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Division 4’s competition within a competition   Day 2 started much the same as yesterday, except the light breeze came in on cue; Principa...

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Day 2 dawns and crews prepare SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

31 Aug 2019

31 August, 2019 Day 2 dawns and crews prepare SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week Day 2 has dawned bright and clear at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) and already the gauntlet is being thrown...

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Regulars and newbies agree it was a magic day at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

30 Aug 2019

30 August, 2019 Regulars and newbies agree it was a magic day at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week A number of newcomers joined the multitude of repeat offenders for the opening day of Townsville Yac...

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The party has already started at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

30 Aug 2019

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week entries reach capacity

07 Aug 2019

7 August, 2019 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week entries reach capacity Organisers from Townsville Yacht Club (TYC) are thrilled to announce that entries for SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW)...

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Lunch for Liptember - Charity Lunch

06 Aug 2019

Lunch for Liptember - Charity Lunch Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as we raise awareness for Liptember - supporting Women's mental health.  Peppers Boardwalk Restaurant will serve a beautiful 2 cours...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week après Cape Upstart

19 Jun 2019

19 June, 2019 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week après Cape Upstart It started nearly four years ago pre-SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW), and its quickly becoming an institution with ...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Hot Chipps and sauce anyone?

15 May 2019

15 May, 2019 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Hot Chipps and sauce anyone? When Victorian John Chipp and his Beneteau Oceanis 411 crew arrive for their maiden SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week at t...

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2019 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week entries open with a bang

06 Mar 2019

6 March, 2019 2019 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week entries open with a bang In times of adversity you find out who your real friends are, and so it is with Townsville Yacht Club’s SeaLink Magn...

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Townsville Yacht Club - Racing Season Kick off

28 Feb 2019

28 February, 2019 Townsville Yacht Club - Racing Season Kick off Local yachties have dusted off their deck shoes and will be gearing up and getting their yachts out on the beautiful Cleveland Bay this...

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One last race brings SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week to a close

05 Sep 2018

5 September, 2018 One last race brings SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week to a close Paul Clitheroe finally got the ‘Balance’ right today – missed all the holes to win the final race ...

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A long way to travel – but Tasmanians love SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

05 Sep 2018

4 September, 2018 A long way to travel – but Tasmanians love SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week Three boats and numerous other sailors have made the long distance trip all the way from Tasmania t...

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Kiwi Olympian at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week in support of Magenta Project

05 Sep 2018

5 September, 2018 Kiwi Olympian at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week in support of Magenta Project Double Olympian across two classes, Volvo Ocean racer, GC32 foiling cat series sailor, speed record c...

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One last chance at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

05 Sep 2018

5 September, 2018 One last chance at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week Sunrise and hardly a ripple on the water as crews awoke to the final day at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week, hosted by Townsvil...

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Vamp wins the day and the regatta

04 Sep 2018

4 September, 2018 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Vamp wins the day and the regatta In their first showing at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week, David Fuller’s Vamp has won the Around the Isl...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week to serve up more light weather

04 Sep 2018

 September, 2018 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week to serve up more light weather The old dictum - just went you think you are due for a dose of wind, it starts looking iffy again - and that is t...

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Vamp makes it a hat-trick at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

03 Sep 2018

3 September, 2018 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week A delay ashore as race officials waited for the wind to fill in - and finally competitors heard the sound signal they were waiting on - and racing g...

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Day 3 Morning Release

03 Sep 2018

3 September, 2018 Back to racing at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week Racing took a backseat at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week yesterday, as competitors got into the into the Father’s Day fun...

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A magic first day of spring at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

01 Sep 2018

1 September, 2018  A magic first day of spring at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week The weather played havoc with plans to sail a Strand Bay Race at Townsville Yacht Club’s SeaLink Magnetic...

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Day 2 Morning Release

01 Sep 2018

1 September, 2018 Inaugural Strand Bay Race at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week today  The first morning of spring is truly living up to expectation at Magnetic Island this morning as yachties p...

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Pleasant start to SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

31 Aug 2018

31 August, 2018 Pleasant start to SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week The IRC Racing division was on the receiving end of the best of the light weather at Townsville Yacht Club’s SeaLink Magnetic ...

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Day 1 dawns at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

31 Aug 2018

31 August, 2018 Day 1 dawns at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week Day 1 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week, hosted by Townsville Yacht Club, dawned bright and sunny and while the bulk of competitors wer...

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week coming to the masses this week

29 Aug 2018

29 August, 2018 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week coming to the masses this week  While Townsville and other Queensland sailors flock to SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week each year, over half the...

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Townsville talent Will Oxley to share knowledge

15 Aug 2018

14 August, 2018 Renowned navigator and marine biologist, Will Oxley, is to attend opening night at 2018 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week to impart his weather knowledge - and it is anticipated the T...

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Two berths left – and a new race – so don’t miss out

31 Jul 2018

31 July, 2018 Two berths left – and a new race – so don’t miss SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week Only two berths remain available for 2018 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week, accordin...

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Battles to rage at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

26 Jun 2018

26 June, 2018  There are two new contenders for titles who are sure to rattle a few cages in the Multihull and IRC Racing divisions at the 2018 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week, hosted by Townsv...

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Vamp to join IRC fleet at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

29 May 2018

29 May, 2018 David Fuller and his international crew of 11 are heading to Townsville Yacht Club’s SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week, preparing to take on Paul Clitheroe’s Balance and other...

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Balance heading for her first SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week encounter

06 Mar 2018

6 March, 2018 A two-time Sydney Hobart winner is on her way to SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week for the first time, her owner ahead of the game when online entry into the Townsville Yacht Club hosted...

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Save the Date for 2018

14 Nov 2017

After the success of the 2017 Regatta, planning is underway for the 2018 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week. We would love to see you here so make sure you start planning to join us from 30th August to...

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Another matchless SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week comes to an end

07 Sep 2017

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Warrigal – home grown and raced

06 Sep 2017

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: From light to lovely conditions

05 Sep 2017

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Tevake II – I’ve been everywhere man!

05 Sep 2017

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Diamonds for some stones for others

05 Sep 2017

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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Argy bargy at Beer Can Regatta – pier jumping at Picnic Bay

04 Sep 2017

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Thrills, spills and a reef to contend with at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

02 Sep 2017

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From hospital bed to winner at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

01 Sep 2017

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2017 Race Week Weather - Dr Greg Connor

31 Aug 2017

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Rosshaven Marine celebrates SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week with special offers

25 Aug 2017

Rosshaven Marine celebrates SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week with special offers Rosshaven Marine, located in the heart of the Townsville Marine Precinct, has been a loyal supporter of Townsville Yac...

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Sunday Funday!

24 Aug 2017

Sunday Funday! Sealink are offering fantastic family and adult return specials for our Sunday Funday. Click here for more information...

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Entrants prepare for a week of fun and sun

08 Aug 2017

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Entrants prepare for a week of fun and sun Entries for Townsville Yacht Club’s SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week have reached 65 and most are already gearing u...

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Message from the Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Commonwealth Games The Hon Kate Jones MP

07 Aug 2017

Message from the Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Commonwealth Games, The Hon Kate Jones MP It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week, one of Que...

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Cape Upstart stopover back on the menu

19 Jul 2017

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Never a "Dull Moment" at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

13 Jun 2017

PRESS RELEASE There is ‘never a dull moment’ at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week, just ask returnees Colin and Denise Wilson, enduring owners of a yacht bearing that name who enjoy the sc...

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Locals go all out for SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

17 May 2017

PRESS RELEASE The cat is out of the bag, Townsville sailors are going to work some early pre-event training into their schedules in an effort to outsail their interstate counterparts when SeaLink Mag...

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Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week entry open – 40th and 80th birthdays for first entrants

14 Mar 2017

Online entry to Townsville Yacht Club’s 2017 Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week is open, with the first entry coming from Akarana as she celebrates her 40th birthday while her owner, Ian Hamilton...

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First in Best Dressed For Extended 2017 Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week

24 Feb 2017

Event organisers from Townsville Yacht Club have responded positively to pleas for Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week to be extended, so the popular regatta has been stretched to six days in 2017, and ...

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2017 Magnetic Island Race Week Dates

24 Feb 2017

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