Come with us on one of our sailing adventure-holidays!
Sailing adventures along the Tasmanian, NSW and Qld coastlines!
Your next sailing holiday/adventure starts here!
If your looking for adventure, sensational sailing, quality coastal miles for your next qualification and an opportunity to explore some of the worlds best coastlines then these coastal passages are just for you. Deepen your knowledge and improve your sailing skills!
This will be a great chance for you to take the next step; practice navigation and helming techniquies, sail trim, night sailing, watch systems and seamanship skills. Build your sailing skills with confidence in a safe, proffesional and tuitional environment as well as having an adventure of a lifetime!
3 new adventures to choose from;
Hobart to Sydney, 10 days, 3-12th January 2012, $1990
Sydney to Coffs Harbour, 6 days, 14-19 January 2012, $1495
Coffs Harbour to Mooloolaba, 7 days, 21-27 January 2012, $1495
Come and join Sunshine Sailing Australia's Offshore Sail Training Adventures onboard our new Hanse 400e! Eressea is comfortable, safe, quick and sleek. Boasting 3 double cabins, hot showers, full working galley, she's ready to set sail! Eressea is in full survey, meeting all requirements from YA, RYA and MSQ safety audits, meaning your safety is a priority.
The weather at this time of year predict perfect conditions for crossing Bass Straight and cruising the NSW and Qld coastlines. West to south west winds tending south east to easterlies, pushing us north along the coasts.
Whether it be the Bass Straight or the Great Barrier Reef you will enjoy many exotic places including coastal townships, the likes of Port Stephens or Coffs Harbour; coral cays, maybe Lady Musgrave or East Diamond Island off the Great Barrier Reef [just to name a few] before arriving at our destination. Have fun exploring the coast and islands, coral cays, headlands, beaches and anchorages.
Our RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and Ocean Instructors will help you learn anything you need to expand your experience and skill level. There will be a continued practice of sailing skills towards your next qualification. Work towards the RYA Day Skipper, RYA Coastal Skipper, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or even take celestial sights and practice for the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean.
These are hands-on sailing adventures; if you want to be pampered, book the QE2!
Sail Training, Adventures and Milecatchers
Choose your destination, Hobart, Sydney, Coffs Harbour, Lady Musgrave Island, Fraser Island, the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday Islands, the Gold Coast and further offshore, possibly Lord Howe Island in the South Pacific Ocean!
Build your miles, have fun, make new friends and enjoy a holiday whilst completing the RYA Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore and Ocean.
What are the particulars?
Sailing Adventure | Duration | Dates | Cost |
Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race | 3 days & 2 nights | April 6-8, 2012 | $1695 |
Gladstone to Mooloolaba | 6 days & 5 nights | April 10-15, 2012 | $1495 |
| Around Fraser Island adventure | 5 days & 4 Nights | June 17-22, 2012 | $1495 |
| Mooloolaba to Yeppoon | 6 days & 5 Nights | July 28-August 2, 2012 | $1495 |
| Yeppoon to Hamilton Island | 6 days & 5 Nights | August 4-9, 2012 | $1495 |
| Hamilton Island Cruise the Whitsundays | 5 days & 4 nights | August 11-15, 2012 | $1495 |
| Hamilton Island Race Week | 8 days & 7 nights | August 18-25, 2012 | $2500 |
| Hamilton Island to Yeppoon | 7 days & 6 nights | October 1-6, 2012 | $1495 |
| Yeppoon to Mooloolaba | 7 days & 6 nights | October 8-13, 2012 | $1495 |
| Lord Howe Island return | 12 days & 11 nights | November 14-25, 2011 November 19-30, 2012 | $3500 |
Hobart to Sydney Sydney to Coffs Harbour Coffs Harbour to Mooloolaba | 10 days 6 days 7 days | 3-12 January 2012 14-19th January 2012 21-27 January 2012 | $1990 $1495 $1495 |
We will stop at destinations including: Pearl Bay, Percy Isles and Brampton Island before arriving at the magnificent Whitsunday Islands. You will have time and fun to explore the coast, islands, headlands, beaches and anchorages.
Our RYA Ocean and Offshore Yachtmaster Instructors will help you learn anything you need to expand your experience and skill level. There will be a continued practice of sailing skills towards your next qualification, work towards the Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper or even take celestial sights and practice for the RYA Ocean Yachtmaster.
(Includes all food and accommodation whilst onboard, GST, RYA Log book and certificate)
Long weekends
Mooloolaba to Moreton Bay $695
How about our 3-day long weekend exploring magnificent Moreton Bay! Sail to Tangalooma Dolphin Resort on Moreton Island and back, encountering dolphins, turtles, dugongs and an array of other sea life; watch the wonderful seabirds; terns, cormorants and the sensational sea eagles.
2012
May 5-7, Labour Day
May 19-21, Mooloolaba to Sanctuary Cove
June 9-11, Queens Birthday
Friday twilight yacht races
4:30 to 7pm Friday twilights
[summer only]
$95 per person, max 7 guests.
Experience the adventure of twilight racing with one of our special skippered charters. You don't need any experience, only a desire to feel the excitement of sailing a beautiful yacht in one of the world's finest cruising areas. These very popular sailing programs providing you with a unique opportunity to extend your sailing experience.