Aquatic events—Cairns region
For more information about aquatic events in your area, contact your closest Maritime Safety Queensland office.
February 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 8, 15, 22 February 4–7pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski events | Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions |
| 4 February 5.30–8.30pm |
Chinese New Year Fireworks Display |
Cairns Esplanade Foreshore, Trinity Inlet |
| 4 to 5 February 6am–6pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski events |
Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions |
| 5, 12, 19, 26 February 5.30–8.00am |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski events | Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions |
March 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 31 March Daylight hours only |
Port Douglas Yacht Club Inc.—Sailing Calendar 2023 | Partially smooth waters of Trinity Bay from Cape Kimberley to Double Island including areas around Snapper Island and Low Islets. |
| 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March 4–7pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski events |
Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions |
| 5, 18, 19 March 6am–6pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski events |
Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions |
| 5, 12, 19, 26 March 5.30–8.00am |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski events |
Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions |
| 18 to 19 March 6am–6pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski events | Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions |
| 25 March 6.30am–5.00pm |
The Dam Outrigger Canoe Club Inc.—Round One Grand Prix Regatta |
The Dam Outrigger Canoe Club Inc. Round One Grand Prix Regatta |
April 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 30 April Daylight hours only |
Port Douglas Yacht Club Inc.—Sailing Calendar 2023 | Partially smooth waters of Trinity Bay from Cape Kimberley to Double Island including areas around Snapper Island and Low Islets. |
| 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 April 6am–10pm |
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 April 4–7pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski events |
Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions |
| 5, 12, 19, 26 April 5.30–8.00am |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski events |
Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions |
| 15 April 6–9am |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski events | Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions |
| 28 to 30 April 6am–7pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski events |
Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions |
May 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 31 May Daylight hours only |
Port Douglas Yacht Club Inc.—Sailing Calendar 2023 | Partially smooth waters of Trinity Bay from Cape Kimberley to Double Island including areas around Snapper Island and Low Islets. |
| 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 May 6am–10pm |
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 5.30–8.00am |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski events |
Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions |
| 7, 14, 21, 28 May 5.30–8am |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski events |
Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions |
| 27 May 7–9am |
Triathlon Australia— 2023 Australian & Oceania Standard Distance Championships | Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas |
| 28 May 6–9am |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski events |
Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions |
June 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30 June 6am–10pm |
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, 1, 18, 25 June 4–7pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski events |
Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions |
| 7, 14, 21, 28 June 5.30–8.00am |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski events |
Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions |
| 10 to 12 June 6am–7pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski events | Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions |
|
15 June 6.30–9.00am |
USM Events Pty Ltd (Ironman Australia)—Ironman Event | Green Island—Swim |
| 18 June 6.35–11.00am |
USM Events Pty Ltd (Ironman Australia)—Ironman Event | Palm Cove—Ironman Event |
July 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 31 July Daylight hours only |
Port Douglas Yacht Club Inc.—Sailing Calendar 2023 | Partially smooth waters of Trinity Bay from Cape Kimberley to Double Island including areas around Snapper Island and Low Islets. |
| 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 28, 21, 29, 30, 31 July 6am–10pm |
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 |
| 8 July 7am–6pm |
Barron River Water-ski Club—Camp Fire Carve Up Water-ski Tournament | Barron River, Tinaroo Dam |
| 9 July 7am–4pm |
Barron River Water-ski Club—Camp Fire Carve Up Water-ski Tournament |
Barron River, Tinaroo Dam |
| 15 July 11.00am–2.30pm |
Hekili Outrigger Canoe Club Inc—Mini G & AO Ozone R2 Mini G Downwinder |
Yorkeys Knob to Ellis Beach |
| 22 July 2023 9am–3pm |
Hekili Outrigger Canoe Club Inc—Great Barrier Reef Ocean Challenge - GBROC | Yorkeys Knob to Port Douglas |
August 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 31 August Daylight hours only |
Port Douglas Yacht Club Inc.—Sailing Calendar 2023 | Partially smooth waters of Trinity Bay from Cape Kimberley to Double Island including areas around Snapper Island and Low Islets. |
| 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 August 6am–10pm |
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 |
| 25, 26, 27 August 5am–7pm |
Kayaking Red Bull Australia Pty Ltd—Red Bull Defiance 2023 |
Mission Beach, Thorpe Island and Dunk Island |
| 28 August 7am–7pm |
Kayaking Red Bull Australia Pty Ltd—Red Bull Defiance 2023 | Mission Beach, Thorpe Island and Dunk Island |
September 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 30 September Daylight hours only |
Port Douglas Yacht Club Inc.—Sailing Calendar 2023 | Partially smooth waters of Trinity Bay from Cape Kimberley to Double Island including areas around Snapper Island and Low Islets. |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 September 6am–10pm |
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 |
October 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 31 October Daylight hours only |
Port Douglas Yacht Club Inc.—Sailing Calendar 2023 | Partially smooth waters of Trinity Bay from Cape Kimberley to Double Island including areas around Snapper Island and Low Islets. |
| 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29 30 October 6am–10pm |
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 |
| 14 October 7am–6pm |
Barron River Water-ski Club—Spring Annual Water-ski Tournament | Barron River, Tinaroo Dam |
| 15 October 7am–4pm |
Barron River Water-ski Club—Spring Annual Water-ski Tournament | Barron River, Tinaroo Dam |
November 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 30 November Daylight hours only |
Port Douglas Yacht Club Inc.—Sailing Calendar 2023 | Partially smooth waters of Trinity Bay from Cape Kimberley to Double Island including areas around Snapper Island and Low Islets. |
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 November 6am–10pm |
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 |
December 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 10 December Daylight hours only |
Port Douglas Yacht Club Inc.—Sailing Calendar 2023 | Partially smooth waters of Trinity Bay from Cape Kimberley to Double Island including areas around Snapper Island and Low Islets. |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18 December 6am–10pm |
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 |