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Newcomer impresses with close finish behind unbeaten boat

It’s the penultimate day of racing and competitors are giving their all in the annual regatta.

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12th Aug. 2020 12:08 PM

Black Diamond was in form yesterday. Photo: Shirley Wodson

Sunshine a welcome change for day four of racing

Airlie Beach Race Week is well under way with hot competition for top spots on the leaderboard.

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11th Aug. 2020 11:08 AM

Orma 60 dwarfs Back in Black. Picture: Shirley Wodson

Everything you need to know about Airlie Beach Race Week

The 2020 program of events is getting under way with plenty happening over the next few days.

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07th Aug. 2020 10:08 AM

Smiles on Brigus as they sail into wind. Photo: Shirley Wodson, Airlie Beach Race Week 2020

It’s here! Race Week motors ahead despite restrictions

Today marks the official start day of the week-long event that will see competitors vie for sailing glory.

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05th Aug. 2020 8:08 AM

Multis mix it with monohulls in last year's mass start. Photo: Andrea Francolini, Airlie Beach Race Week

Whitsundays set to graduate top of the class for sailing

The new training facility set for Airlie Beach will quadruple training capacity and boost jobs in the region.

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03rd Aug. 2020 3:08 PM

Whitsunday Sailing Club committee's director of special projects Mark Beale, president Leo Rodriguez, Dawson MP George Christensen and director of projects and developments Terry Archer.

Battle of Blues and Maroons will play out on the water

Airlie Beach Race Week is powering on with an age-old rivalry set to play out.

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28th July 2020 1:07 PM

WON'T STOP: Airlie Beach Race Week is still pushing ahead despite coronavirus challenges. Picture: Wasp NQ Productions

Police appeal to public about boat equipment theft

Police are calling on Whitsunday residents for information.

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28th July 2020 12:07 PM

Whitsunday police are appealing for information after equipment was stole from the secure yard of the Whitsunday Sailing Club.

IN PICTURES: Sailing Club unveils new look restaurant

The club weathered stormy seas during the pandemic and has come out the other side looking “better than ever”.

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21st July 2020 12:07 PM

Whitsunday Sailing Club secretary Leonie Matthews, sailing manager Ross Chisholm and event manager Caitlin McLuskey at the newly-reopened Whitsunday Sailing Club restaurant, 20 Degrees South. Picture: Laura Thomas

UNVEILED: Sailing club’s new look restaurant

The Whitsunday Sailing Club revealed a major face lift to the restaurant last week.

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21st July 2020 12:07 PM

The renovations include plenty of new additions, including some impressive greenery.

Hamilton Island sailor receives prestigious accolade

The decorated sailor has been ‘humbled’ by the honour after a Proserpine businessman nominated his name

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10th June 2020 4:06 PM

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