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With just one month to go, Nautilus Marine Insurance is ready for the 40th Hamilton Island Race Week

by Nautilus Marine Insurance 21 Jul 09:06 UTC 16-23 August 2025
Hamilton Island Race Week © Salty Dingo

Nautilus Marine Insurance is proud to celebrate its continuing support of Hamilton Island Race Week with 2025 marking two milestone anniversaries: the 40th edition of the regatta and Nautilus Marine's 20 years of insurance support for boat owners.

As one of Australia and New Zealand's leading providers of specialist boat and marine business insurance solutions, Nautilus Marine Insurance has supported Australia's boating community since 2005. In that time, it has grown from a small boat insurance brand to today's footprint of over 100 staff in five local offices, and over 40,000 recreational vessels protected in the Australian and New Zealand market.

Hamilton Island Race Week, taking place from 16-23 August 2025, is a highlight of the sailing calendar. The regatta brings together cruising and racing yachts, sailors, and families alike for a week of racing and celebration in the spectacular Whitsundays.

"For 20 years we have supported the people who make up Australia's boating community," said Lyndon Turner, CEO of Nautilus Marine Insurance. "Hamilton Island Race Week is a perfect reflection of what makes this community so special with camaraderie, competition, and a shared love of the water. It is an honour to be part of this landmark 40th edition."

Nautilus Marine Insurance has been a proud supporter of Hamilton Island Race Week since 2022, helping to promote safe, enjoyable boating and being present onsite each year with team activations, giveaways, and one-on-one conversations with yacht owners and crews.

"As we reflect on two decades of growth, we're proud of how closely we've stayed connected to the needs of our customers," said Turner. "We understand what matters most to them and are passionate about sharing our insurance expertise to match their yachting expertise. We're on the ground at events like Race Week to listen and stay in touch with the community."

Hamilton Island Race Week began in 1984 and has grown into one of the largest and most prestigious regattas in the Southern Hemisphere. Known as much for its on-water excellence as for its vibrant onshore atmosphere, the event offers a rare combination of competitive spirit and tropical relaxation.

"Hamilton Island Race Week has long been a highlight of the Australian sailing calendar and in 2025 we are especially proud to be celebrating 40 years of this iconic event," said Nick Dowling, CEO of Hamilton Island. "To be sharing this ?milestone with Nautilus Marine Insurance as they mark their own 20th anniversary makes it even more meaningful. Nautilus Marine Insurance has been a steadfast supporter of the boating community and a valued partner of Race Week. Their support continues to enhance the experience for competitors, spectators and sailing enthusiasts alike. We are delighted to have them by our side for this historic year, as we honour the past and set our sights on the future of this remarkable event."

"Supporting Hamilton Island Race Week is part of our wider commitment to the marine community," Turner added. "It's about giving back to the people and events that make this lifestyle so rewarding. As we mark 20 years, we're proud to have been on the journey with so many customers, and we're looking forward to the next chapter."

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