A spectacular week of sailing wraps up on the Coral Sea

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Jamie Jansen

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James, Hailey, Haley and Gary aboard Matilda. Picture: Jamie

If you’ve noticed the horizon packed with colourful sails over the last few days, you've been watching the Port Douglas Race Week in action. 

Today, Friday, May 22, marks the final day of the multi-day regatta, wrapping up a fantastic week of competition and community vibe down at the Port Douglas Yacht Club.

A fleet of 14 boats has been out on the Coral Sea every day, tackling different courses and earning points based on where they finish. 

The crew with the lowest total score by this evening gets their name on the historic Clipper Cup.

Of course, half the magic of Race Week always happens off the water. Every afternoon, the Port Douglas Yacht Club has been buzzing as crews head back to swap stories from the day, grab a cold drink, and enjoy the live music.

As everything wraps up today, it’s just a great reminder of how lucky we are to have this place in our backyard.

Newsport tagged along out on the water on Tuesday, May 19, check out some of the action shots below.

Race Day resultss

RESULTS FOR DAY 1 - 19 May

DIVISION

1st - Y Knot

2nd - Matilda V

3rd - Kahukura

4th - Time Out

5th - Charm Offensive

6th - Layaleeta

7th - White Cap

8th - Allora

DIVISION

1st - Dena

2nd - Casuarina

3rd - Tropic Bird

DIVISION

1st - Tiki

2nd - Whakatere

3rd - Adios

RESULTS FOR DAY 2 - 20 May

DIVISION

1st - Matilda V

2nd - Layaleeta

3rd - Time Out

4th - Charm Offensive

5th - Allora

6th - Kahukura

7th - White Cap

8th - Y Knot

DIVISION

1st - Dena

2nd - Casuarina

3rd - Tropic Bird

DIVISION

1st - Tiki

DNC - Whakatere

DNC - Adios