Brisbane-Hamo open

Entries are open for The Yacht Sales Co. Brisbane to Hamilton Island Yacht Race, which starts 2 August 2024.

26 March 2024

The iconic “Brisbane to Hamilton Island” Yacht Race is now into its fourth year. Last year, first-time sailor, Wally Lewis, the ‘King’ of Rugby League, helmed Andoo Comanche around the warm-up course before he jumped off and onto the Start Boat to be the official race starter!

Lewis was in awe of the experience on Andoo Comanche, but this was followed by another special invitation for Wally and partner Lynda, to fly up to Hamilton Island to again join the Andoo Comanche team for Hamilton Island Race Week.

So, with sailing now Wally’s latest fascination, he has agreed to be the event’s Race Ambassador for the 2024 Brisbane to Hamilton Yacht Race, starting in Moreton Bay on Friday 2 August.

Wally Lewis starts the 2023 Brisbane to Hamilton Island Yacht Race.

Wally Lewis and Mark Gallager. Wally's back for more in 2024!

Brisbane to Hamilton Yacht Race starts in Moreton Bay on Friday 2 August.

He is absolutely loving having found a new thrill and excitement to enjoy, and is completely in awe of the skill and talent it takes for yachts of all shapes and sizes to take on the elements, and this year he will be more involved in the lead up to the race start, and at the finish line in Hamilton Island when we will celebrate the end of another great event!

Race sponsors The Yacht Sales Co., Hamilton Island Enterprises, Club Marine, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and Robert Oatley Vineyards are all excited to have Wally Lewis on board .

Entries are now open and several well-known yachts have expressed their interest in competing in this year’s edition.

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