2007 Dent to Dunk

Dates set for 2007 Dent to Dunk events.

Following The Huge success of the 2006 event which brought over ¾ million tourism dollars to far NQ in the aftermath of cyclone Larry, the 2007 dates have been set.

The date for the Dent to Dunk Race start for 2007 is Saturday 26th May. The format remains unchanged from May 2006, with the start at 1030. The course takes the yachts, inside the protected warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef, up to Dunk Island, then to the finish off Port Hinchinbrook, Cardwell, a distance of approximately 240 nautical miles.

The very popular Dent to Dunk Rally (formerly the Coral Coast Rally) will begin on Saturday 19th May. The Rally has been extended by two days, an extra layday has been added, at Cape Upstart, and an extra leg from Cape Richards to Dunk Island, making it a nine day event. The previous rally in May, was hugely successful with 34 boats taking part, and a lot of fun. The Commodore of Whitsunday Sailing Club, Mick Phillips, who competed in the 2006 Race, said “I’m going to do the Rally next year, everyone who did had a permanent smile on their face. I want to find out why”

The Abel Point Yacht Club has received many entries already for the 2007 Rally, and the event looks like being a “sell out”. The organisers have decided to put a “cap” on the number of entrants for 2007 at sixty boats. The logistics of organising functions and catering ashore at various distant locations requires early confirmation of numbers, so entries will close by the 1st May 2007.

So get your entry in quickly and you don’t miss out on this great event. Entry fees must be paid up to be counted as confirmed.
The format for the Dent to Dunk Rally is…..
Saturday  19th, start at 1000 and cruise in company to the Eco Resort in Gloucester Passage for an overnight stop and a Blues Brothers - BBQ at the resort.
Sunday  20th, cruise to Cape Upstart. A quiet night if you wish, or join others on their yacht , or yours, for dinner & quiet little drink.
Monday  21st is a layday at Cape Upstart, spend the day fishing, crabbing, exploring.?
Tuesday 22nd Sail to Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island, where you may go ashore for dinner and drinks.
Wednesday  23rd, is a “layday” at Magnetic Island. Relax onboard, or visit Townsville or explore Magnetic Island, or just have another quiet little drink. A function will be held in the evening at Magnetic International Resort
Thursday  24th cruise on again in company to anchor at Orpheus Is. for another quiet night if you wish and rest up for the fun at Port Hinchinbrook.
Friday 25th a short leg to anchor behind Cape Richards off the “Eco Resort”  
Saturday 26th, a leg to Dunk Island.
Sunday 27th, is the final leg to Port Hinchinbrook. A function in the evening.
Monday 28th, at your leisure, explore Hinchinbrook Passage for a day? A Spit Roast on Monday evening and “home/boat maid” bikini competition.
Tuesday 29th, Presentation of prizes at midday.

Registration for both events will be on the Friday afternoon preceding each event at Hamilton Island, followed by a Welcome Function in the evening. A preliminary registration session at Abel Point Yacht Club, in Airlie Beach, on each Thursday afternoon, will allow those who wish to complete formalities earlier, a little more time to get to Hamilton Is on the Friday.

For further information, and a Notice of Race and Rally to be posted shortly, look on the Abel Point Yacht Club  website :-    www.apyc.yachting.org.au

JG 25 July 06