Maxi triumph

Maritimo 100 dominates Hamilton Island Race Week with six race wins.

03 September 2026

Bill Barry-Cotter’s Maritimo 100 took line honours in every race at the 41st Hamilton Island Race Week, winning all six races it contested and securing the non-spinnaker class title.

The Maritimo 100, a luxurious 100-foot Oyster sailing superyacht designed by Ed Dubois and built by Oyster Yachts in the UK, stood out in the competitive fleet.

Skippered by legendary Kiwi sailor Don Salthouse, with Rob Salthouse also on board, the yacht showcased exceptional performance and grace on the water, even as it offered premium comfort and amenities on board.

Maritimo 100 powers through the Whitsundays during Hamilton Island Race Week 2026.

Crew aboard Maritimo 100 during its dominant Hamilton Island Race Week campaign, where it claimed line honours in all six races contested.

comfort and amenities on board.

The yacht’s commanding performance under varied Whitsunday conditions earned it top honours in the Non-Spinnaker Grey division, where it consistently outpaced its rivals throughout the regatta.

Bill Barry-Cotter, a boating pioneer with over 60 years in the industry, continues to demonstrate his passion for sailing and competitive racing with this remarkable achievement.

Hamilton Island Race Week is Australia’s premier offshore sailing regatta, attracting over 1,200 sailors and nearly 200 boats to the spectacular Whitsundays each year.

This year’s event featured a diverse fleet across multiple divisions, with Maritimo 100 marking itself as one of the standout competitors.

maritimo.com.au

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