This year, Race Week is also introducing Olympic class match racing as an exhibition series, with the Australian and New Zealand men’s 49er and women’s 49erFX teams competing in a Trans-Tasman clash from 17-19 August. The series, affectionately dubbed the ‘Wetisloe Cup’, will see a total of 13 skiff teams representing both sides of the Tasman battle it out. Officially the Palm Beach Motor Yachts Trans-Tasman 49er Series, racing will take place daily from 4pm off the iconic Hamilton Island Yacht Club at the completion of the main fleet’s scheduled race, allowing those skippers, crews, and island spectators to enjoy a thrilling front-row seat.