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Crew Space on Class 40 – Vixen Racing for Hamilton Island Race Week 2026

Cost

AUD $6,500 pp

Event dates

15th Aug 2026 - 22nd Aug 2026

What's included

The price includes the professional crew and all food onboard, bunk/storage, fuel/berthing fees, AIS/PLB lifejacket and professional coaching.
Additional costs are personal travel and transfers shore accommodation, insurance, medicals, meals ashore, alcohol, any visas required and personal logbooks.

What to expect

Hamilton Island Race Week is Australia’sPremier yachting festival, featuring world-class regatta programs, social events, and tropical racing—but don’t be fooled: on the water, it’s a serious Whitsunday’s sailing course. Entrants encounter tidal strategy, unpredictable breezes, and an international field that rewards smart navigation and relentless crew training.

Itinerary

14th – 22nd August – Daily regatta racing approx distance 10-35NM.

Crew information

Vixen Racing is led by double Olympian, Sharon Ferris-Choat, a Canadian-born New Zealander who has raced around the world three-times and is a world speed record holder.

Taylor Edwards is a versatile skipper and coach. He has worked across the spectrum — from dinghies and high-performance race boats to skippering offshore cruising yachts.

Prerequisite experience

We would suggest previous regatta race experience would be preferred for this advanced racing event.

Where

Hamilton Island, Australia

Accommodation

Accommodation ashore will be required.

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Vixen Racing is a modified Class 40 from the design board of Guillaume Verdier. She was launched in 2008 as Desafio Cabo de Horno and won the Global Ocean Race. With a new carbon rig and bowsprit, modern electronics, 600L water ballast, and a clean systems layout. Vixen Racing is fast enough to punish sloppy technique and reward good calls....
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