Aquatic events—Mackay region
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March 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Every Wednesday 1 to 31 March 5–8pm |
Cruising Yacht Club of Hamilton Island—Twilight Races |
In smooth and partially smooth waters of Hamilton Island and Henning Island, within extend of AUS252 |
| Every Sunday 1 to 31 March 9am–4pm |
Cruising Yacht Club of Hamilton Island—Discover Sailing Training Program |
In smooth and partially smooth waters of Hamilton Island and Dent Island |
| 1 to 26 March 11.00am–6.30pm |
Whitsunday Sailing Club—Summer Series Yacht Races | Pioneer Bay and surrounding smooth to partially smooth waters of the Whitsundays |
| 1 to 28 March 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Dinghy Division | Kinchant Dam |
| Every Wednesday 1 to 29 March 4.30pm–6.30pm |
Whitsunday Sailing Club—Twilight Races | Pioneer Bay, Airlie Beach |
|
Every Sunday 1 to 31 March 8.30am–5.00pm |
Whitsunday Sailing Club—Off Beach Sailing |
Smooth and partially smooth waters of Pioneer Bay |
| 5 March 6am–6pm |
Mackay Power Boat Club—Club Day | Kinchant Dam |
| 5 March 7–8pm |
Above Ground Zero Fireworks—private Event |
Pontoon North End of Daydream Island |
| 18 to 31 March 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Yachting Division | Kinchant Dam |
April 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Every Wednesday 1 to 30 April 5–8pm |
Cruising Yacht Club of Hamilton Island—Twilight Races |
In smooth and partially smooth waters of Hamilton Island and Dent Island |
| Every Sunday 1 to 30 April 9am–4pm |
Cruising Yacht Club of Hamilton Island—Discover Sailing Training Program |
In smooth and partially smooth waters of Hamilton Island and Dent Island |
| 1 to 30 April 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Dinghy Division |
Kinchant Dam |
| 1 to 30 April 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Yachting Division | Kinchant Dam |
| 2 to 30 April 8.30am–5.00pm |
Whitsunday Sailing Club—Off Beach Racing |
Smooth and partially smooth waters of Pioneer Bay |
| 2 to 30 April 11.00am–6.30pm |
Whitsunday Sailing Club—Summer Series | Smooth and partially smooth waters of Pioneer Bay |
| 5 to 15 April 9am–5pm |
Whitsunday Sailing Club—Sail Airlie Easter Regatta |
Pioneer Bay |
| 5 to 26 April 4.30pm–6.30pm |
Whitsunday Sailing Club—Twilight Series |
Pioneer Bay |
May 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Every Wednesday 1 to 31 May 5–8pm |
Cruising Yacht Club of Hamilton Island—Twilight Races |
In smooth and partially smooth waters of Hamilton Island and Dent Island |
| Every Sunday 1 to 31 May 9am–4pm |
Cruising Yacht Club of Hamilton Island—Discover Sailing Training Program |
In smooth and partially smooth waters of Hamilton Island and Dent Island |
| 1 to 31 May 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Dinghy Division |
Kinchant Dam |
| 1 to 31 May 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Yachting Division | Kinchant Dam |
| 1 to 31 May 11am–6.30pm |
Whitsunday Sailing Club—Summer Series | Pioneer Bay and surrounding smooth to partially smooth waters of the Whitsundays |
| 3 to 31 May 4.30–6.30pm |
Whitsunday Sailing Club—Twilight Series |
Pioneer Bay |
| 6 May 9am–11.30am |
Tri Activ8—Zachmach |
Teemburra Dam |
| 7 May 6am–6pm |
Mackay Power Boat Club—Club Day |
Kinchant Dam |
|
7 to 28 May |
Whitsunday Sailing Club—Off Beach Racing |
Smooth and partially smooth waters of Pioneer Bay |
June 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Every Sunday 1 to 30 June 9am–4pm |
Cruising Yacht Club of Hamilton Island—Discover Sailing Training Program |
In smooth & partially smooth waters of Hamilton Island and Dent Island |
| 1 to 30 June 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Dinghy Division |
Kinchant Dam |
| 1 to 30 June 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Yachting Division | Kinchant Dam |
| 1 to 30 June 11.00am |
Whitsunday Sailing Club—Summer Series |
Pioneer Bay and surrounding smooth to partially smooth waters of the Whitsundays |
| 4 to 25 June 8.30am–5.00pm |
Whitsunday Sailing Club—Off Beach Racing |
Smooth and partially smooth waters of Pioneer Bay |
| 7 to 28 June 4.30–6.30pm |
Whitsunday Sailing Club—Twilight Series |
Pioneer Bay |
| 11 June 6am–6pm |
Mackay Power Boat Club—Club Day |
Kinchant Dam |
July 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Every Sunday 1 to 31 July 9am–4pm |
Cruising Yacht Club of Hamilton Island—Discover Sailing Training Program | In smooth & partially smooth waters of Hamilton Island and Dent Island |
| 1 to 31 July 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Dinghy Division | Kinchant Dam |
| 1 to 31 July 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Yachting Division |
Smooth and Partially smooth waters from Sarina Inlet to Cape Conway extending eastward to include Bailey Islet, Scawfell Island and Thomas Island |
| 30 July 6–11am |
Whitsunday Triathlon Club—Airlie Beach Triathlon | Airlie Bay–Beach next to Lagoon |
August 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Every Sunday 1-30 August 9am–4pm |
Cruising Yacht Club of Hamilton Island—Discover Sailing Training Program | In smooth & partially smooth waters of Hamilton Island and Dent Island |
| 1 to 31 August 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Dinghy Division |
Kinchant Dam |
| 1 to 31 August 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Yachting Division |
Smooth and Partially smooth waters from Sarina Inlet to Cape Conway extending eastward to include Bailey Islet, Scawfell Island and Thomas Island |
| 11 to 16 August 8am–6pm |
Whitsunday Sailing Club—Airlie Beach Race Week | Pioneer Bay |
| 17 August 10am–6pm |
Whitsunday Sailing Club—Airlie Beach Race Week |
Pioneer Bay |
September 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
1 to 30 September
6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Dinghy Division |
Kinchant Dam |
| 1 to 30 September 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Yachting Division |
Smooth and Partially smooth waters from Sarina Inlet to Cape Conway extending eastward to include Bailey Islet, Scawfell Island and Thomas Island |
October 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
1 to 31 October 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Dinghy Division |
Kinchant Dam |
| 1 to 31 October 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Yachting Division |
Smooth and Partially smooth waters from Sarina Inlet to Cape Conway extending eastward to include Bailey Islet, Scawfell Island and Thomas Island |
November 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 30 November 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Dinghy Division |
Kinchant Dam |
| 1 to 30 November 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Yachting Division | Smooth and Partially smooth waters from Sarina Inlet to Cape Conway extending eastward to include Bailey Islet, Scawfell Island and Thomas Island |
December 2023
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 31 December 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Dinghy Division |
Kinchant Dam |
| 1 to 31 December 6am–6pm |
Mackay Sailing Club—Yachting Division |
Smooth and Partially smooth waters from Sarina Inlet to Cape Conway extending eastward to include Bailey Islet, Scawfell Island and Thomas Island |