Aquatic events—Cairns region
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June 2024
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 June |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
| 1, 8, 15, 22 June 9.30am–12.30pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Greenfleet—Dinghy Social sailing Term 2 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 2 June | Cairns Yacht Club—Handicap Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 4.00pm–6.30pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski Events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
| 5, 12, 19, 26 June 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
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7, 8, 9, 10 June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 5, 12, 19, 26 June |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot water skiing events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
| 7, 8, 9, 10 June 6am–6pm |
Northern Region Barefoot Waterski Club—Various barefoot waterski Events |
Tinaroo Dam—Atherton Tablelands Various sites on Lake Tinaroo depending on wind and water conditions. |
| 7, 14, 21 June 4pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Tackers—Junior sailing Term 2 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 9 June |
Cairns Yacht Club—Discover Sailing Day |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 13 June 7.55am–8.30am |
2024 Cairns Airport Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns —USM Events Pty Ltd Quick Silver Reef Swim Green Island | Palm Cove and Green Island, North Queensland |
| 15 June 2.30pm–11.00pm |
Xplosive Art Fireworks—Cooktown Discovery Festival |
Endeavour River/Captain Cook Memorial Endeavour Park, Cooktown QLD |
| 16 June 6.35am–10.30am |
2024 Cairns Airport Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns —USM Events Pty Ltd Quick Silver Reef Ironman | Palm Cove and Green Island, North Queensland |
| 16 June |
Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
| 22 June 1pm–11pm |
Xplosive Art Fireworks—Palm Cove Surf Club 100th |
Palm Cove Jetty QLD |
July 2024
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 July |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
| 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 7 July | Cairns Yacht Club—Cape Grafton Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 12, 19, 26 July 4pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Tackers—Junior sailing Term 3 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 13 to 14 July | Cairns Yacht Club—Anniversary Regatta |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 13, 20, 27 July 9.30am–12.30pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Greenfleet—Dinghy Social sailing Term 3 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 14 July | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
| 20 July | Hekili Mini G Downwinder 2024—Hekili Outrigger Canoe Club Inc 20km Paddle craft race from Yorkeys Knob to Ellis Beach | Yorkeys Knob to Ellis Beach |
| 27 July 8am–4pm |
Hekili Great Barrier Reef Ocean Challenge (GBROC)—Hekili Outrigger Canoe Club Inc 45km paddle craft race Yorkeys Knob to Port Douglas | Yorkeys Knob to Port Douglas |
| 27 to 28 July | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
August 2024
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 August |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
| 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 4pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Tackers—Junior sailing Term 3 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 9.30am–12.30pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Greenfleet—Dinghy Social sailing Term 3 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 7, 14, 21, 28 August 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 11 August | Cairns Yacht Club—Two Islands Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 18 August | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
| 25 August | Cairns Yacht Club—Lady Skipper Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
September 2024
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
| 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 September |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
| 4, 11, 18, 25 Setptember 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 6, 13 September 4pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Tackers—Junior sailing Term 3 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 7, 14 September 9.30am–12.30pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Greenfleet—Dinghy Social sailing Term 3 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 8 September | Cairns Yacht Club—Bay Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 21 to 22 September |
Cairns Yacht Club—Mayors Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 22 September |
Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
| 28 September 6.30am–10.00am |
Adventure HQ Inc—Grin N Bear It 2024—Multisport event with swim, paddle, mountain bike and trail run |
Lake Tinaroo, Camp Barrababeen |
October 2024
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 4 October | Cairns Yacht Club—Cairns to Port Douglas |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay and to Port Dougals |
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 October |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
| 4, 11, 18, 25 October 4pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Tackers—Junior sailing Term 4 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 5 October | Cairns Yacht Club—Low Isles Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay and Low Isles |
| 5, 12, 19, 26 October 9.30am–12.30pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Greenfleet—Dinghy Social sailing Term 4 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 6 October | Cairns Yacht Club—Port Douglas to Cairns |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay and Port Douglas |
| 13 October | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
| 13 October | Cairns Yacht Club—Pursuit Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 25 to 27 October | Cairns Yacht Club—Fitzroy Regatta |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay and Fitzroy Island |
November 2024
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 November |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
| 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 4pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Tackers—Junior sailing Term 4 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 9.30am–12.30pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Greenfleet—Dinghy Social sailing Term 4 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 6, 13, 20, 27 November 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 9 to 10 November | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
| 17 November | Cairns Yacht Club—Ellis Beach Club Racing |
Ellis Beach |
| 17 November | Cairns Yacht Club—Lady Skippers Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
December 2024
| Date and time | Description of event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 December | Cairns Yacht Club—Green Island/Yorkeys Race |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay, Green Island and Yorkeys Knob |
|
1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 December |
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron—Social Twilight and Training Sailing |
Cairns Port Limits, and vicinity of Double Island, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas |
| 4, 11, 18 December 12pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Wednesday Afternoon Go Sailing! |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 6 December 4pm–6pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Tackers—Junior sailing Term 4 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |
| 7 December 9.30am–12.30pm |
Cairns Yacht Club—Greenfleet—Dinghy Social sailing Term 4 |
Cairns Area, including partially smooth water of Trinity Bay |