Sailing, Hamilton Island Race Week

Item: SA14807IL
Location: Hamilton Island (The Whitsundays)

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10 days of sailing aboard the vessel Merit (placed top 3 for the last 3 years)
Accommodation on board for the duration
Fun evening activities with the crew

Hamilton Island Race Week is one of Australia’s favourite yachting events and a firm fixture on the international sailing calendar. Competitors, family and friends come together to enjoy the convivial atmosphere and unique camaraderie of the event’s on-water and off-water carnival.

The fleet represents a remarkably diverse cross section of sailboats, from casual cruising yachts through to comfortable family cruiser-racers and the absolute Formula One equivalent of offshore racing thoroughbreds. Racing is split into a Grand Prix class for top-class racers; an IRC Passage class for modern fast-cruising yachts; performance racing and sports boat classes, plus cruising, corporate, bareboat and non-spinnaker divisions.

The Hamilton Island Yacht Club and marina are home to the regatta during the fun and excitement of Race Week from 19th till 27th August 2011. Join in the race festivities and lively calendar of events, including gourmet meals prepared by celebrity chefs, fashion shows, golfing competitions and wine tastings.

You will be a part of one of the most prestigious Formula 1 grand prix Volvo 60 racing yachts and will be crewing within a competitive fleet during race week.

intensity: 4.0

Experience Details

Fitness and Experience

Whilst no application for a Hamilton Island Race Week crew member is ever discarded without careful consideration, a reasonable level of fitness is required for the race.
Minimum age is 18, and there is no upper age limit.
Applicants must be fully mobile and in good health.

What to Bring/Wear

Comfortable clothing, including warm clothing as it may get quite cold
Non marking, soft soled enclosed shoes, (ie, boat shoes, runners/joggers)
Be sun smart and bring a hat/cap, sunglasses and sunscreen
Please note that all belongings will be stored below deck for the duration of the trip

What is Supplied

Experienced skipper and crew
All yacht costs and race entry fee and insurance
Full provisions on board during racing
All safety gear including personal EPIRBS
Wet weather sailing gear
Accommodation on board for the duration of the campaign (alternatively, hotel accommodation available at your expense)
All catering is provided on board

More Information

The race team consists of a total crew of 18 people. As a crew member you will be a valuable part of the professional team racing with a professional skipper. Your will work alongside the others as you enter each race aboard a Volvo 60 Maxi racing yacht.

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