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Into the Mystic<\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”0e7765a4-9f51-48bb-8900-0f7d104f7c87″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

Hanse 430E | Skipper: Adam Leeming<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” max_width=”2000px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”0e7765a4-9f51-48bb-8900-0f7d104f7c87″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

I was invited by my OTB sailing friend Alister Danks to join him aboard Into the Mystic, a Hanse 430E owned by Adam Leeming, for Airlie Beach Race Week 2024 \u2014 one of Australia\u2019s premier week-long offshore regattas set among the Whitsunday Islands and hosted by the Whitsunday Sailing Club. The event features multiple days of racing through the island passages, with courses that weave between bays, channels and open ocean legs lasting hours.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”0e7765a4-9f51-48bb-8900-0f7d104f7c87″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

From the outset, the weather showed its teeth. The first couple of days delivered strong winds and gusts that tested crews across the fleet. Reports from the regatta mentioned winds gusting beyond 30 knots and significant tidal influence, especially in narrow passages where wind and tide opposed each other, creating steep, choppy conditions that demanded constant attention and teamwork.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oceanseas.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Into-the-Mystic-.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ title_text=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”0e7765a4-9f51-48bb-8900-0f7d104f7c87″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

Sailing around the islands means long legs between marks, frequent sail changes and an ongoing dance with currents. Tides in the Whitsundays ebb north-west and flood south-east, and transitions between tidal streams in island channels can significantly affect boat speed and angle, requiring careful planning and watchful execution.<\/p>\n

As bow person, my role was at the sharp end of this rhythm: anticipating multiple sail changes on long legs and keeping ahead of what the wind and course would demand. With Into the Mystic carrying a range of downwind sails \u2014 from Code 0 through asymmetric and symmetric spinnakers \u2014 we found ourselves frequently preparing for the next sail well before the shift arrived. This constant adjustment to wind, tide and sea state reinforced the importance of staying proactive and communicating clearly with the trimmers and helm.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oceanseas.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/240815-173102-1.jpg” alt=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ title_text=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oceanseas.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/240813-062054-1.jpg” alt=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ title_text=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oceanseas.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/240811-185928-1.jpg” alt=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ title_text=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oceanseas.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/240809-062831-1.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ title_text=”Into the Mystic” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”0e7765a4-9f51-48bb-8900-0f7d104f7c87″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

Airlie Beach Race Week is a unique sailing environment because it blends the physical challenge of offshore conditions with the tactical nuances of island sailing. Courses often run through passages where wind shadows, gust gradients and currents collide, meaning no two legs are the same and every shift must be read and acted on quickly.<\/p>\n

That week not only strengthened my technical sail handling and boat control in offshore and near-shore conditions, it also deepened my understanding of tidal effects, sail selection strategy across varying conditions.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,1_5,1_5,1_5,1_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oceanseas.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/240809-130404.jpg” alt=”80th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race” title_text=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oceanseas.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/240811-103122.jpg” alt=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ title_text=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oceanseas.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/240813-065841.jpg” alt=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ title_text=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oceanseas.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/240815-173100-1.jpg” alt=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ title_text=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oceanseas.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/240815-194656.jpg” alt=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ title_text=”Into the Mystic \u2013 Airlie Beach Race Week 2024″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” max_width=”2000px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”469f8840-2ee6-4e66-a5ef-156acfaa9c53″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

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