Great Whitsunday Fun Race and Outdoor Party

The Whitsunday Boat and and Lifestyle Show is not alone in a weekend of aquatic activity in the Whitsundays. Saturday the 10th of September is also the Whitsunday Fun Race.

Famous through out the Australian sailing community, the Whitsunday Fun Race is a casual affair, racing with a festive air including fancy dress and live figureheads.

Raced in the waters adjacent to Airlie Beach, the yachts proceed around a large triangle to return to a finish line at Airlie Beach.

The event also features fun for the kids during the day and a fabulous after party with live music and other entertainment. For more information, visit the Whitsunday Sailing Club web site at Whitsunday Sailing Club

Make a date with Coffee Club this boat show weekend

Essential to the Port of Airlie experience is the new Coffee Club that opened this year. Situated on the prime real estate in the centre of the complex, the Coffee Club has a perfect outlook over the marina, yachts and power boats.

With a sumptuous range of food for breakfast, lunch and dinner they make the perfect accompaniment to the delicious coffees and other beverages that make Coffee Club famous.

Across the boat show weekend, the forecast crowds will mean inundation of the available dining space at Coffee Club making bookings essential for fast seating. Speak to Sandy or one of the other Coffee Club team on 4948 2501 to make your reservation prior to the Airlie Beach major event weekend.

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The Show will go on!

The ownership change at the Port of Airlie complex has been evaluated by the Rotary Club of Airlie Beach to ensure that it has zero impact on success of the Whitsunday Boat and Lifestyle Show which will still to occur on the 10th and 11th of September.

“When it came down to it, Rotary Club of Airlie Beach Inc. is funding 100% of the show, with Port of Airlie being the venue we have chosen. The $100,000 plus budget for the event is the responsibility of RCAB in support of the local economy for everyone's benefit.” said local Rotary President Allan Robinson.
Regardless, Port of Airlie is still a great marina complex and an asset to Airlie Beach, a town that sorely needs investment, major events and tourist visitation. These key reasons to stage the Whitsunday Boat and Lifestyle Show remain regardless of who is in control of the venue.

Behind the scenes the organising committee is busy with more than 45 exhibitors remain committed to the event with more registering every day. The show consists of boats in the marina, static displays and 30 booth holders under the big top, with 6000+ people expected to attend the event. Helicopter rides, climbing wall for the kids, seafood festival on Sunday, entertainment and educational events. These all combine to make the 10/11 September a major event weekend in Airlie Beach in conjunction with the Great Whitsunday Fun Race organised by the Whitsunday Sailing Club.

For further information:
whitsundayboatshow.com
www.rotaryairliebeach.com
Media Contact:
John Nayler 0407 15 13 11