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An Event Not To Be Missed

The 2011 5O5 World Championship to be held on Australia's Hamilton Island promises to be an event to remember. Magnificent sailing waters, tropical location, the Great barrier Reef at your doorstep, accommodation at the resort hotel for all competitors. If you can make just one 505 event in the near future, make sure you don't miss this one!

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Getting to HI.

Getting to Hamilton Island is easy. The only Whitsundays Island with its own commercial airport, Hamilton Island has direct flights daily from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns, with Jetstar, Virgin Blue and Qantas. Ferries sail to Hamilton Island throughout the day from Shute Harbour, on the mainland.

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Accommodation right on the beach.

Step out of your resort hotel, right onto the beach where your 505 is sitting, ready to be rigged for another days racing on the beautiful waters of the Coral Sea. Cool off in the resort pool after sailing, order a beer, relax under the palm trees. HI is ready for you.

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World Class Sailing.

The 2008 Australian Championship were held on Hamilton Island and were a magnificent success. Conditions ranged from light breezes through to heavier, more challenging conditions with swell. Something for everyone..

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The HI Yacht Club is a destination in itself!

Inspired by the rich colours of the Coral Sea, marine life and the soaring silhouette of full sails, the iconic Hamilton Island Yacht Club is a destination for those who appreciate international boating excellence.

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Expect Balmy, Tropical Weather and Good Breezes

Sharing the same tropical latitudes as Honolulu and Mauritius, Hamilton Island is balmy year-round with temperatures averaging a warm 27°C (81°F). Perfect for 505 sailing!

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SAP 2011 505 World Championship on Hamilton Island

SAP_5O5_FullColour_02_smallHamilton Island is perfectly located just off the Queensland coast of Australia and at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Of the 74 Whitsunday Islands, it is the largest inhabited island, positioned approximately 1100km north of Brisbane and 600km south of Cairns. The Whitsundays is an area well-known for its warm temperatures, protected waterways and line of site navigation - making for the some of the best sailing conditions in the world. This is just one of the reasons we’ve chosen Hamilton Island as our host destination for the SAP 2011 505 World Championships.

Hamilton Island is the only island in the Whitsundays with its own commercial airport making the island very easy to access with direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. There is a diverse range of accommodation to suit everything from indulgent luxury escapes to energetic family holidays and a huge range of dining and retail outlets. There has been considerable investment in the island over the last 5 years culminating in a brand new world-class 18-hole championship golf course, an iconic new Yacht Club with 35 luxury waterfront villas and the highly acclaimed award-winning exclusive qualia resort located at the north end of the island. The island can handle conferences for up to 1000 delegates and the team is well versed in managing and conducting large-scale spectacular events including the largest offshore yachting event in Australia – AUDI Hamilton Island Race Week. With all of this we believe Hamilton Island is the perfect location for the SAP 2011 World Championships and we look forward to welcoming you to this event

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 June 2010 06:50 Written by Jonathan Ross

Welcome to the website for the 2011 5O5 World Championship to be held on Hamilton Island, off Australia's Queensland coast. Judging on the past success of the previou 505 event held here and the Island's reputation for hosting sailing events generally, it promises to be a memorable regatta for all those that attend.

With its breathtaking Whitsundays location, steady winds and tactical currents, it's no surprise that Hamilton Island was the venue of choice for the 2011 505 World Championships.

Situated on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, Hamilton Island offers an experience like no other: glorious weather, brilliant beaches, awe-inspiring coral reefs, fine food and wines, a wide range of activities and an exciting calendar of special events. With its warm temperatures, protected waterways and line of sight navigation, Hamilton Island also provides some of the best sailing conditions anywhere in the world, making it the perfect home for the 2011 505 World Championships.

For accommodation bookings, Hamilton Island Holidays are offering special competitor rates at the Reef View Hotel and Whitsunday Holiday Apartments when you book your accommodation online. To book online, click here to use the Hamilton Island reservation system. The promotional code "505" is already locked into the system so you can take advantage of the competitors rates.

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To book your accommodation directly with Hamilton Island and receive the competitors special rates, click here

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The new Hamilton Island YC was just recently opened and will be a fantastic base for the 2011 5O5 Worlds.

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