Australia’s Iconic Regatta Turns 40: A Week of Sailing, Star Chefs and Celebration

Hamilton Island Race Week celebrates 40 years this August – marking four decades of world-class sailing, exceptional food and wine, and sun-soaked revelry on Australia’s tropical island. Presented for the first time by American Express, the 2025 regatta runs from 16 – 23 August with a lineup of unmissable world-class experiences and events on water and on shore. American Express Centurion and Platinum Card Members can also enjoy exclusive access to elevated hospitality across the week.