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The
Whitsunday's have always been famous for the great sailing
conditions that prevail in the area. There are different levels of
sailing charters available from sailing aboard luxurious yachts, to the
racing the famous maxi yachts and for all age groups. With
sailing trips departing daily there is going to be one here to suit you
and your budget...
Please Note Prices valid from 1st April 2003 -
31st March 2004
Sailing In Style
Bliss -
3 days and 3 nights
Bliss is a custom
designed and built Jutson 60 luxury yacht Aptly named for the
experience it provides, Bliss sets a new benchmark for luxury yacht
charter in the Whitsunday's. Bliss features three private queen size
cabins each with plasma TV, DVD, CD player, ensuite, individual climate
control, demisted mirrors and even heated towel rails!
Other features include everything you could want on an aquatic holiday
such as a jet powered tender, wakeboard, sailboards, snorkelling equipment
and naturally scuba diving is available.
Departs Abel Point Marina 3pm (1st &
3rd Sunday of each month)
Prices - private double
(ensuite) $1,750.00 (low season) & $1,950.00 (high season from 1 July 05
until 14 January 06)
+ $25 pp Govt EMC charge.
Maxi
Yacht Sailing
Matador
- 3 days and 2 nights
At
85 feet, Matador is the largest IOR yacht ever built. Matador competed
in 52 races, 8 regattas and 2 World Maxi Championships undefeated.
Constructed from carbon fibre at a total cost exceeding USD$20 million,
Matador is truly an awesome sailing machine.
Refitted
in 1997 for charter work, guests can now have the opportunity to enjoy
thoroughbred sailing at its best. Matador departs twice a week for a three
day two night Maxi Sailing Adventure. Matador accommodates 20 guests and 4
crew in shared accommodation.
Departs Shute Harbour 9:30am Thursdays
and Sundays
Prices -
Share Cabins $479.00
pp + $25 Govt EMC charge
Condor
- 3 days and 2 nights
Condor is perhaps the most famous
Maxi yacht in history, having won every major ocean race in the world
twice. Condor is the only yacht to have achieved this distinction. These
races include the Sydney to Hobart, Fastnet, Bermuda races and the World
Maxi Championship - just to name a few!
Condor is unique in that, weather permitting, she may visit the Outer
Great Barrier Reef as part of the cruise. Condor takes 26 passengers for a
action packed three days and two nights Maxi Sailing Adventure
Departs Wednesdays and Saturdays @ 3pm
Prices -
Share Cabins $479.00
p.p.
+ $25 Govt EMC charge
Traditional
Sailing
Providence
- 3 days and 2 nights
Providence is a Gaffed-rigged
Topsail Schooner (2 masts and 8 sails). She is sailed entirely by
traditional methods handed down through centuries of experience and is
perfect for adventure sailing in the true style of a bygone era.
Built from strong Queensland timbers
Providence V was constructed in 1988 and has sailed the Australian coast
for over 10 years.
Designed as a half - sized replica
of Gloucester Schooners, Providence V is a breathtaking example of sailing
history. Gloucester Schooners were Grand Banks fishing boats and were
known for their speed and agility. They
received their names from the port of Gloucester, on the New England coast
of the USA, where they were built. Most vessels that took part in the
early America's Cup series, were topsail schooners.
You can get involved and
help the crew set the sails. You can also have a turn at the helm and
climbing the rigging, all whilst you learn the skills of sailing a truly
beautiful schooner. Alternatively you can sit back and relax and watch our
crew do all the hard work!!
Providence V can accommodate 14
guests and 3 crew in open plan accommodation for an unforgettable three
day and two night cruise around the Whitsunday's.
Departs Abel Point 9:30am Sundays &
Thursdays
Prices -
Share Cabins $449.00 pp
+ $25 Govt EMC charge
Independent Endeavour is a 65 foot Nautor
Swan ketch. Swans are regarded as the Rolls Royce of production yachts.
Independent Endeavour was designed be Sparkman and Stephens and has won
coveted ocean races such as, the Whitbread Round the World Race and
Parmelia London-Australia Race.
With a recent total refit for charter work,
this vessel is a beautiful example of craftsmanship, with her beautiful
teak decks and timber-panelled interior. Independent Endeavour caters for
ten guests and two crew, for a three day, two night Sailing in Style
experience.
Independent Endeavour is ideal for guests
who are seeking a blend of great sailing capability whilst enjoying
comfort and style. Departing Tuesdays and Fridays Independent Endeavour
takes guests on an unforgettable three day, two night cruise around the
Whitsunday's.
Departs Shute Harbour 9:30 am Tuesdays and
Fridays
Prices -
Share Cabins $479.00 pp
+ $25 Govt EMC charge
Accommodation
Please
email us
with your request including your details and we will be happy to submit
you some options.
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