Maritimo 100 100th
Hamilton Island Race Week passed the 100-boat milestone well ahead of schedule, with entries continuing to build toward its 41st edition from 15 to 22 August 2026, reflecting strong early interest across divisions.
Day 3 thrills
Trans-Tasman showdown the finale to day 3 of Hamilton Island Race Week.
Trans-Tasman contest
Palm Beach Motor Yachts is proud to sponsor Olympic Class Sailing for the first time at the 2025 Hamilton Island Race Week.
Regatta maestro
Denis Thompson, Hamilton Island Race Week Regatta Director, sheds light on his path to becoming the key proponent behind major events in the sailing calendar and the enduring allure of Hamilton Island Race Week.
Hamo wraps
The final day of on water action at Hamilton Island Race Week 2024 pushed all the way to the wire, with match racing finishes pushing right to the end in multiple divisions as placings remained in contention across all divisions.
Luck of the Irish
Boats from all eight Australian states and territories, ranging in size from the 100-foot supermaxi Wild Thing 100 to the smallest yacht, a 20.6ft Sonata 6.3 Norbert G skippered by Ghigo Casalini are competing at this year’s Hamilton Island Race Week.
Hamilton Island review
The 38th Edition of Hamilton Island Race Week was another fantastic combination of sailing, onshore festivities, and of course the reunion with sailing friends and family in what would normally be the “off season” Down Under.
Final blast
A final blast to the Molle Islands and back in trade winds up to 22 knots closed out the 38th Hamilton Island Race Week and decided the trophy winners in divisions where the top placings were still up for grabs.
Sports stars shine
Sporting superstars came together at Hamilton Island Race Week.
Tricks of the tide
Sailors were rewarded for keeping their eyes out of the boat on the second day of Hamilton Island Race Week.
Nautilus on board
Nautilus Marine Insurance returns as sponsor of the 2023 Hamilton Island Race Week.
Get set for Race Week
First timers join regulars for the ultimate action-packed week on the water.
Championships decided
The final race of the 2022 Australian Yachting Championships brought out the big guns.
Final day fling
As the last day of competition dawns at Hamilton Island Race Week, an overcast and eerie Saturday, crews gathered on the marina to prepare for one last bite at the cherry at this year’s regatta.
Superheroes at Hamo
The event we’ve all been looking forward to, the Hamilton Island Race Week Prix d’Elegance, featured some frivolous and fantastic crew in costumes and boats dolled up for the fun.
Long Race and lasagne
For the 16 fortunate crew on the Phillip Neil skippered Drumfire, a 78-foot vision of splendour and timber luxury among the hundreds of newer builds, Hamilton Island Race Week is all about the food, not the sailing, argues boat chef Polly Bapteist.
