Aquatic events—Cairns region
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February 2024
Date and time | Description of event | Location |
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2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26 February |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
3 February 5.30am–10.00am |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski Events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
3 February 4, 11, 18, 25 7, 14, 21, 28 February 23, 24, 25 February |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot water skiing events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
4, 11, 18, 25 February 4.00pm–6.30pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski Events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
7, 14, 21, 28 February 5.30am–8.00am |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski Events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
7, 14, 21, 28 February 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
23, 24, 25 February 5.30am–6.30am |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski Events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
18 February | Cairns Yacht Club—Handicap Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
24 February 10.00am–8.30am |
Xplosive Art Fireworks—Cairns Chinese New Year |
Adjacent to Cairns Esplanade—Trinity Inlet Foreshore |
March 2024
Date and time | Description of event | Location |
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1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 March |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
2 to 3 March | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Opening Regatta |
Ellis Beach |
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March 4.00pm–6.30pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski Events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
6, 13, 20, 27 March 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
10 March | Cairns Yacht Club—Lady skippers Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay, Green Island and Yorkeys Knob |
16 to 17 March 6am–5pm |
Coconuts Outrigger Canoe Club—NQ Zone Grand Prix Regatta—Round 1 |
Etty Bay to Mourilyan Harbour |
17 March | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
17 March | Cairns Yacht Club—Green Island Yorkeys Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay, Green Island and Yorkeys Knob |
24 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March 6, 13, 20, 27 March |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot water skiing events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
24 March 5.30am–10.00am |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski Events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
29 to 31 March | Cairns Yacht Club—Easter CYC Race event |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
April 2024
Date and time | Description of event | Location |
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1 to 3 April | Cairns Yacht Club—Easter CYC Race event |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 April |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
3, 10, 17, 24 April 5.30am–8.00am |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski Events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
3, 10, 17, 24 April 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
7, 14, 21, 28 April 4.00pm–6.30pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski Events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
7 April | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
19, 26 April 4pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Tackers—Junior sailing Term 2 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
20, 27 April 9.30am–12.30pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Greenfleet—Dinghy Social sailing Term 2 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
21 April | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
21 April | Cairns Yacht Club—Commodores Cup |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
28 April 7, 14, 21, 28 April 3, 10, 17, 24 April |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot water skiing events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
28 April 5.30am–10.00am |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski Events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
May 2024
Date and time | Description of event | Location |
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1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May 5.30am–8.00am |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski Events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
1, 8, 5, 22, 29 May 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 May |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May 4pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Tackers—Junior sailing Term 2 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
4, 11, 18, 25 May 9.30am–12.30pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Greenfleet—Dinghy Social sailing Term 2 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
5, 12, 19, 26 May 4.00pm–6.30pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski Events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
10, 11, 12 May 26 May 5, 12, 19, 26 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot water skiing events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
10, 11, 12 May 5.30am–6.00pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski Events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
12 May | Cairns Yacht Club—Bay Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
14 to 18 May 9.00am–6.00pm |
Port Douglas Yacht Club—Riddoch Insurance Port Douglas Race Week 2024 Yachting regatta | Offshore between Snapper Island, Low Isles, Four Mile Beach and Port Douglas |
17 to 23 May | Cairns Yacht Club—Townsville Port Douglas Event |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay and Port Douglas |
19 May | Cairns Yacht Club—Cairns to Port Douglas Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay and Port Douglas |
19 May | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
26 May 5.30am–10.00am |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski Events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
June 2024
Date and time | Description of event | Location |
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1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 June |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
1, 8, 15, 22 June 9.30am–12.30pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Greenfleet—Dinghy Social sailing Term 2 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
2 June | Cairns Yacht Club—Handicap Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 4.00pm–6.30pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski Events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
5, 12, 19, 26 June 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
7, 8, 9, 10 June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 5, 12, 19, 26 June |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot water skiing events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
7, 8, 9, 10 June 6am–6pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski Events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
7, 14, 21 June 4pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Tackers—Junior sailing Term 2 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
9 June | Cairns Yacht Club—Discover Sailing Day |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
16 June | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
July 2024
Date and time | Description of event | Location |
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1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 July |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
7 July | Cairns Yacht Club—Cape Grafton Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
12, 19, 26 July 4pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Tackers—Junior sailing Term 3 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
13 to 14 July | Cairns Yacht Club—Anniversary Regatta |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
13, 20, 27 July 9.30am–12.30pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Greenfleet—Dinghy Social sailing Term 3 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
14 July | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
27 to 28 July | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
August 2024
Date and time | Description of event | Location |
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2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 August |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 4pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Tackers—Junior sailing Term 3 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 9.30am–12.30pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Greenfleet—Dinghy Social sailing Term 3 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
7, 14, 21, 28 August 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
11 August | Cairns Yacht Club—Two Islands Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
18 August | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
25 August | Cairns Yacht Club—Lady Skipper Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
September 2024
Date and time | Description of event | Location |
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1 September | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 September |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
4, 11, 18, 25 Setptember 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
6, 13 September 4pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Tackers—Junior sailing Term 3 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
7, 14 September 9.30am–12.30pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Greenfleet—Dinghy Social sailing Term 3 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
8 September | Cairns Yacht Club—Bay Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
21 to 22 September | Cairns Yacht Club—Mayors Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
22 September | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
October 2024
Date and time | Description of event | Location |
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2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
4 October | Cairns Yacht Club—Cairns to Port Douglas |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay and to Port Dougals |
4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 October |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
4, 11, 18, 25 October 4pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Tackers—Junior sailing Term 4 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
5 October | Cairns Yacht Club—Low Isles Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay and Low Isles |
5, 12, 19, 26 October 9.30am–12.30pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Greenfleet—Dinghy Social sailing Term 4 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
6 October | Cairns Yacht Club—Port Douglas to Cairns |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay and Port Douglas |
13 October | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
13 October | Cairns Yacht Club—Pursuit Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
25 to 27 October | Cairns Yacht Club—Fitzroy Regatta |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay and Fitzroy Island |
November 2024
Date and time | Description of event | Location |
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1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 November |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 4pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Tackers—Junior sailing Term 4 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 9.30am–12.30pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Greenfleet—Dinghy Social sailing Term 4 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
6, 13, 20, 27 November 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
9 to 10 November | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
17 November | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
17 November | Cairns Yacht Club—Lady Skippers Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
December 2024
Date and time | Description of event | Location |
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1 December | Cairns Yacht Club—Green Island/Yorkeys Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay, Green Island and Yorkeys Knob |
1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 December |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
4, 11, 18 December 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
6 December 4pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Tackers—Junior sailing Term 4 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
7 December 9.30am–12.30pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Greenfleet—Dinghy Social sailing Term 4 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |