Hamilton Island Race Week Vixen Racing
- Cost
- AUD $6,500 pp
- Event dates
- 15th Aug 2026 - 22nd Aug 2026
- What's included
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The price includes the professional crew and all food onboard, bunk/storage, fuel/berthing fees, AIS/PLB lifejacket and professional coaching.
Additional costs are personal travel and transfers shore accommodation, insurance, medicals, meals ashore, alcohol, any visas required and personal logbooks. - What to expect
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Hamilton Island Race Week is Australia’sPremier yachting festival, featuring world-class regatta programs, social events, and tropical racing—but don’t be fooled: on the water, it’s a serious Whitsunday’s sailing course. Entrants encounter tidal strategy, unpredictable breezes, and an international field that rewards smart navigation and relentless crew training.
- Itinerary
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14th - 22nd August - Daily regatta racing approx distance 10-35NM.
- Crew information
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Vixen Racing is led by double Olympian, Sharon Ferris-Choat, a Canadian-born New Zealander who has raced around the world three-times and is a world speed record holder.
Taylor Edwards is a versatile skipper and coach. He has worked across the spectrum — from dinghies and high-performance race boats to skippering offshore cruising yachts.
- Prerequisite experience
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We would suggest previous regatta race experience would be preferred for this advanced racing event.
- Where
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Hamilton Island, Australia
- Accommodation
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Accommodation ashore will be required.
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Hamilton Island Race Week is one of Australia’s favourite yachting events and a well-established part of the international sailing calendar. Each August, sailors from around the world come together with their families and friends for Australia’s largest regatta. The event is known for its lively…
Vixen Racing is a modified Class 40 from the design board of Guillaume Verdier. She was launched in 2008 as Desafio Cabo de Horno and won the Global Ocean Race. With a new carbon rig and bowsprit, modern electronics, 600L water ballast, and a clean…
Crew Spaces FAQ
Most of our yachts have to come with a boat captain / owner’s representative; this person isn’t there to be the skipper and they can fit into your team wherever you need. There knowledge of the boat can help you get the best performance from the boat and minimise avoidable damage.
The crew will work hard to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable time on board. If you have enjoyed your charter we would suggest a 10% is customary.
The crew will work hard to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable time on board. If you have enjoyed your charter we would suggest a 10% is customary.
The crew will work hard to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable time on board. If you have enjoyed your charter we would suggest a 10% is customary.
Most of our yachts have to come with a boat captain / owner’s representative; this person isn’t there to be the skipper and they can fit into your team wherever you need. There knowledge of the boat can help you get the best performance from the boat and minimise avoidable damage.
The crew will work hard to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable time on board. If you have enjoyed your charter we would suggest a 10% is customary.
The crew will work hard to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable time on board. If you have enjoyed your charter we would suggest a 10% is customary.
The crew will work hard to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable time on board. If you have enjoyed your charter we would suggest a 10% is customary.