Whitsunday Ocean Services

17/07/2026

🛟 Sponsor Spotlight | Whitsunday Ocean Services

Safety is at the heart of every great day on the water, which is why we're proud to have Whitsunday Ocean Services supporting Airlie Beach Race Week 2026.

For more than 30 years, this family-owned and operated Airlie Beach business has been a trusted name in the marine and aviation industries. As the Whitsundays' leading specialists in marine safety equipment, life raft servicing, inflatable boats and protective coatings, their experienced team helps keep vessels and crews safe, prepared and ready for any adventure.

From servicing life rafts and life jackets to supplying essential marine safety equipment, Whitsunday Ocean Services plays a vital role in supporting the local boating community and the wider marine industry.

A huge thank you to Whitsunday Ocean Services for your valued support of Airlie Beach Race Week 2026. Your commitment to safety and excellence helps make our event—and our sailing community—stronger every year. 💙⛵

Airlie Beach Race Week brought to us by 74 Islands Distillery, Jeanneau Australiaand Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers
Home of ABRW Whitsunday Sailing Club

04/05/2026

Ever wonder where our low dated flares and damaged life jackets end up???

The Whitsunday MSQ team run fantastic educational courses and it’s always an eye opener when jackets don’t inflate or deploy correctly & the importance of maintaining safety gear.

Maritime safety in action in the Whitsundays 🚤

More than 60 students from Proserpine State High School and Whitsunday Christian College recently took part in an interactive session led by Maritime Safety Queensland and Whitsunday Water Police.

From understanding the Fatal 5 to what makes a good skipper, students got hands-on with real safety scenarios and equipment.

Highlights included:
✅ Lifejacket checks and safety equipment essentials
✅ A live flare demonstration
✅ Real-world emergency scenarios (with a few surprises along the way)

Building these skills early helps create safer, more confident boaties for the future.

Boat safe. Be home safe.