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It was the penultimate day at 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week and the forecast was right when it foretold there would be no dogs blown off chains finally, with 20 knots the top end of breeze range and the tide behind the fleet until 1.20pm when it turned.

It was the penultimate day at 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week and the forecast was right when it foretold there would be no dogs blown off chains finally, with 20 knots the top end of breeze range and the tide behind the fleet until 1.20pm when it turned.

Yesterday’s lay day was enjoyed by all, but today it was back to the business of racing at 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week being held in the spectacular Whitsundays and courses were on Pioneer Bay today - giving those around the shoreline a fabulous view of racing under unsettled skies that were blue at times and cloudy at others.

It's Day 3 of 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week and conditions almost mirrored those of yesterday, although there were patches of 30 plus knot winds as competitors knuckled down and got into the groove after two earlier days of fresh winds that took some masterful crew work.

Another warm and sunny day in paradise and competitors set sail on Day 2 of Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week conditions were perfect as race officials worked hard to finish racing before a building breeze.

A sunny sky, 13-20 knot winds and keen competitors and equally keen volunteers heralded the start of racing at Whitsunday Sailing Club’s (WSC) 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week today, but it wasn’t all roses, as gusts creeping over 25 knots caused a little chaos on the courses.

Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) has been working hard to provide a memorable experience for all at its 37th edition of Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW), this year sponsored by 74 Islands Distillery and to be held from 7-14 August, when over 130 boats of all types and sizes will take to the pristine waters of the tropical Whitsunday islands.

Over 130 entries have been received to-date for 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week and among them are a good roll-up from the multihulls taking to the water in the Racing, Passage and Weta 4.4 divisions.

As entries breach the century mark, Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) is pleased to announce that 74 Islands Distillery has signed up as Naming Rights Sponsor for 2025 Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW), adding to excitement following the recent announcement of the Whitsundays and Townsville being selected as venues for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games Sailing Competition.