History:

The first Multihull Rendezvous was organised from Laguna Quays, near Proserpine in the Whitsundays, in conjunction with the early days of the now-famous Hamilton Island Race Week.  For a few years, multihulls were then permitted to participate in the popular Airlie Beach Race Week (formally known as Hogs Breath Race Week), which was a feeder race for the larger Hamilton Island event.

The multihulls division was dropped from the regatta after the boats enjoyed overwhelming media interest and great success in the event! For the next couple of years, the Multihull Rendezvous ran from Bowen and Airlie Beach, featuring great racing and sponsorship. The event grew with organisers Jo Djubal and Lachie Wilson recognising the benefit of aligning the event under the joint banners of the Abel Point Yacht Club and Whitsunday Sailing Club.  With more sponsorship, new racing and cruising classes, and an emphasis on making it a fantastic social event, the Multihull Rendezvous soon enjoyed a great increase in entry numbers.