Race treated to Humpback spectacular
The crew of a Brisbane based racing yacht has had an exciting close encounter with a whale while competing in the Whitsundays.
'Synergy' was cruising near Hamilton Island when a Humpback breached close to the boat.
The whale was among a pod of at least six adult whales which stayed alongside the fleet for more than an hour.
More than 180 boats are competing in regatta, which goes for a week.