--- title: Whats on - Car & Boat Events in January 2017 description: Whats on - Car & Boat Events in January 2017 image: http://www.1800approved.com.au/hubfs/blog/Summernats%20Holden.jpg --- [![1800 Approved Finance Solutions](https://www.1800approved.com.au/hubfs/Logos/1800Approved_dark.png)](https://www.1800approved.com.au) ### [**1800 277 768](tel:1800277768) #### WELCOME TO # Our blogs Our aim is to supply you with the best information that you can be confident in your knowledge when you make an application with us. # [![logo-easter-d](https://www.1800approved.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Easter%20Campaign%202022/logo-easter-d.png?width=268&name=logo-easter-d.png)](https://consumer.zink.com.au/v1) ### Other Posts - [COVID-19 proof your business cash flow – with a little help from the government!](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/covid-19-proof-your-business-cash-flow) - [$150,000 Tax-write Off — Going, Going, Gone](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/tax-write-off-going-going-gone) - [Current combination of events means it's the best time to buy a car](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/the-current-combination-of-events-means-its-the-best-time-to-buy-a-car) - [How to protect your credit score during this COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/tips-on-how-to-manage-your-business-cash-flow-0) - [Tips on how to manage your business cash flow— How the stimulus package is geared to help.](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/tips-on-how-to-manage-your-business-cash-flow) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/whats-on-car-boat-events-in-january-2017) - [**](https://twitter.com/share?url=https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/whats-on-car-boat-events-in-january-2017) - [**](https://plus.google.com/share?url=https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/whats-on-car-boat-events-in-january-2017) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/cws/share?url=https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/whats-on-car-boat-events-in-january-2017) - [**](http://www.youtube.com/user/?url=https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/whats-on-car-boat-events-in-january-2017) ## Whats on - Car & Boat Events in January 2017 Posted by [Ken Edwards](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/author/ken-edwards) on 30 December, 2016 ![Summernats Holden.jpg](http://www.1800approved.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/Summernats%20Holden.jpg?width=757&height=505&name=Summernats%20Holden.jpg) [Club Marine Pittwater to Southport Yacht Race](http://www.pittwatertosouthport.com.au/)  -  January 2-4 2017 - The Royal Prince Alfred's signature "Warm Water Classic" race has moved from Pittwater to Southport for 2017. The 370 nautical mile race will present a tactical challenge for teams as they race up the NSW east coast arriving on the Gold Coast. The race incorporates the [Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta](http://www.sailparadise.com.au/dates-confirmed-bartercard-sail-paradise-2017/) from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast.   [Summernats](http://www.summernats.com.au/) - Canberra ACT - January 5-8 2017 - The annual Street Machine Summernats Car Festival is Australia’s biggest horse power party. The Summernats has taken on a life of its own and become a genuine Aussie icon. Every year, up to 2000 of the toughest Australian elite street machines descend on Exhibition Park in Canberra. Coming from around Australia and the world, this incredibly diverse tribe gathers to show off their love of the street machine to an enthusiastic crowd of over 100,000 people.   [Geelong Classic Truck & Machinery Show](http://www.classictruckandmachinery.com.au/) - January 7-8 2017 - The event showcases the Vintage Machinery Section’s own pavillion with more than 15 fully operational steam engines, 12 permanently installed oil engines, a 1000 Horsepower Marine Steam Engine, a Wool Scouring Machine, the Vintage Tractor Pull and a large collection of steam models. The Show is renowned for having the biggest and best display of restored working vintage machinery and tractors in Australia and attracts people from all over this country and overseas.   # [North Coast Street Machines 27th Annual Show n Shine](http://www.shannons.com.au/club/events/north-coast-street-machines-27th-annual-show-n-shine/) - January 15 2017 - Ballina NSW - North Coast Street Machines car club will celebrate their 27th annual Show-n-Shine at Ballina Rugby League Grounds in 2017.  A variety of Street Machines, Vintage & Veteran cars, Hot Rods and special interest vehicles.   # [Berrigan Show n Shine swap meet and Farmers Marke](http://www.shannons.com.au/club/events/berrigan-show-n-shine-swap-meet-and-farmers-market/)t - January 17 2017 - Berrigan Golf Club, Berrigan NSW - Show n Shine for all makes & models of cars and bikes as well as vintage trucks, static displays of one-off vehicles, Swap meet and Farmers Market.   [Festival of Sails](http://festivalofsails.com.au/) - Geelong VIC - January 21-24 2017 - The Festival of Sails is the largest annual keel boat regatta in the Southern Hemisphere with over 300 yacht entries and 3,000 competitors taking part in the event annually. The Festival of Sails Regatta is one of the nation’s oldest sporting events (first held in 1844) and has evolved into its current format as Australia’s foremost keelboat regatta.   [2nd Annual Northern Car/Bike Show & Shine](http://standrewscc.com.au/2nd-annual-northern-carbike-show-shine/) - January 22 2017 - Cole Reserve, Pascoe Vale VIC - Veteran, Vintage, Classic & Modern Cars and Bikes. Individual categories for Monaro, GT, Torana, Mustang, Corvette, Camaro, Customline, Charger, HSV/FPV & SS. There are 9 categories for motorbikes including best scooter!   [Australia Day Regatta](http://australiadayregatta.com.au/) - January 26 2017 - Sydney Harbour - The Australia Day Regatta is the oldest continuously-conducted annual sailing regatta in the world and has been conducted each year since 1837 to commemorate the anniversary of the first European settlement of Australia. Held on Sydney Harbour, where it began, and also at other locations in New South Wales and offshore. 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