Fast Facts on Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week
$40,000 worth of cash and prizes up for grabs at Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week - 5 - 9 September 2008 
'YOU can be at Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week 2008'
John Clinton
Inaugural event held last year with 23 yachts, this year already have 35 registered and aiming for 40. NZ yacht Wired, the line honours star at Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week will lead a quality fleet.
Accepting late registrations for cruising & racing divisions!!!
Event based at Peppers Blue on Blue, Magnetic Island, with 4 days of racing in the waters off Maggie, including an Around the Island race on Sunday
All the event information you need at www.magneticislandraceweek.com.au
Sunferries Spectator Boat will operate Saturday and Sunday of the event, up close view of the racing action, tickets $45 include drink on arrival, tropical lunch, commentary, competitions and prizes and drop offs throughout the day to Nelly Bay terminal
Social line up includes the Wolverines, local DJ and Jazz Band and events such as the Beach Party @ Base Backpackers on Saturday night 6 September, $35 entry includes drink and gift on arrival, BBQ dinner and entertainment from the Wolverines
Tickets for the social functions are selling quickly. Functions include - Welcome to Race Week with the Townsville City Council, Sea FM Race Week Beach Party, Mt Gay Mixer (invitation only - sponsors and skippers) and the Sunferries Gala Awards Presentation Dinner.
Sea FM Race Week Beach Party @ Base will be an event to remember with live performances by the Wolverines and a local DJ, themed gift on arrival and complimentary drink. These guys know how to throw a party!
Coveted Mt Gay caps are up for grabs at the regatta - embroidered Magnetic Island Race Week 2008
Yacht Charter available with brand new Jeanneau 42i.
Magnetic Island local Nick Doran is the latest to register for the event. Nick is somewhat of an expert on Magnetic Island with his family owned business 'Magnetic Informer' distributing informative magazines/directory all along the Queensland coast. Formerly Sydney based, Nick and his family moved up to Magnetic Island searching for a sea change.
Packages are available that include accommodation, Sunferries Spectator Boat tickets, Sea FM ace Week Beach Party @ Base tickets, Sunferries tickets to Magnetic Island. For package inclusions www.sunferries.com.au/packages.asp
NOR and online entry at www.magneticislandraceweek.com.au
Turners Beach, TAS
