Hamilton Island Race Week 2025

August 28, 2025

A report by Mark Dingley – RQYS Sailing Manager

Hamilton Island Race Week 2025 was an incredible mix of competitive sailing and laid-back island fun. From top-level racing across the divisions to colourful costume parades, lively exhibitions, and plenty of evening celebrations, the 40th edition was a perfect showcase of four decades of Whitsundays magic.

My daily walk to the Committee vessel along Front Street turned into the best kind of commute – a chance to catch up with members, share a few laughs, and soak up the atmosphere. It was fantastic to see so many of our members out on the water across such a wide variety of boats, creating a real sense of community.

Congratulations to everyone who took part – what a week of sailing, friendship, and good times!

Results – RQ entries

IRC Rating Div 2	STRATACARE RACING FLYAWAY PAUL (Jim OHare) – 4^th Place
Hamilton Island Pink	KERAZY – Shane McKay – 1^st Place
	DOUBLE BLACK – Lindsay McGinn – 12^th Place
Hamilton Island Yellow	BROADSWORD (David Looke) – 10^th Place
Hamilton Island Orange	CEST LA VIE – Mark Tobin – 4^th Place
	ARIETTA (Roddo Caldwell) – 7^th Place
	GREEN BEACON WHITE SWAN – Brian Pozzey – 18^th Place
Hamilton Island Blue	INDIGO II – Darryn Purdy – 5^th Place
	SHIMBIRI – Ben Shipley – 10^th Place
Multihull Black	FRUITION – Andrew Gibbs – 3^rd Place
Multihull White	SEA TALES – Mark Taylor – 6^th Place
Multihull Racing	CUT SNAKE – Stuart Cox – 1^st Place