Aquatic events—Cairns region

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February 2024

Date and time Description of event Location
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
5.30am–10.00am

4, 11, 18, 25
4.00pm–6.30pm

7, 14, 21, 28 February
5.30am–8.00am

23, 24, 25 February
5.30am–6.30pm

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
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
5.30am–10.00am

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March
4.00pm–6.30pm

6, 13, 20, 27 March
5.30am–8.00am

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
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
5.30am–10.00am

7, 14, 21, 28 April
4.00pm–6.30pm

3, 10, 17, 24 April
5.30am–8.00am

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
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
5.30am–6.00pm

26 May
5.30am–10.00am

5, 12, 19, 26 May
4.00pm–6.30pm

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May
5.30am–8.00am

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
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
6am–6pm

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June
4.00pm–6.30pm

5, 12, 19, 26 June
5.30am–8.00am

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
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
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
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
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

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
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
Last updated
14 February 2024