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Competitors could not have wished for better weather for the finale Jeanneau Yachts presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) 2026, the breeze returned with 25 knots and gusting under a sunny sky, a sparkling day with whales present on Pioneer Bay, as a Bay Race decided the final outcomes.

Day 6 of Jeanneau Yachts presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) 2026 and with light conditions prevailing, quite different to the preceding windy days, competitors sat and waited till 12.30pm for breeze and the fleet went on a race around Pioneer Bay on another glorious day in the Whitsundays.

Following Day 4’s lay day, competitors returned to the race track rested on Day 5 of Jeanneau Yachts presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) 2026 and the gauntlets are down with some battle royales ensuing on one of the best days of the regatta so far.

Jeanneau Yachts presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) 2026 is in full swing and already competitors have experienced three fabulous days of racing on the water and the social side ashore – including today’s lay day.

Just the right amount of breeze meant no ruffling of feathers on Day 3 of Jeanneau Yachts presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) 2026, the up to 15 knot sea breeze making it pleasant sailing for all ahead tomorrow’s lay day.

Another nice breezy day at Jeanneau Yachts presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers and 74Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) 2026 – a mix of overcast and sunny skies blended with upwards of 20 knot winds that put crews through their paces and produced a mix of new and repeat winners.

The forecast opened the door for organisers to hold the Double Cones race, with a mass start off two lines on Pioneer Bay - welcome to the opener of Jeanneau Yachts presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) 2026 – it was a spectacular sight and a spectacular day on the water for everyone.

With off-the-beach entries still being processed, numbers had reached 120 for the 2026 Jeanneau Yachts presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW), hosted annually by Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC).

Numbers are up across the board for the 2026 Jeanneau Yachts presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW), hosted by Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) and entries, which have already reached 110, remain open until 23:59 hours on 27 July – so don’t miss out!