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Great Barrier Reef Australia Siska - Southern Cross - Boomerang |
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Siska : 80ft long and has a single mast, 106 feet high. Siska's impressive race record includes winning the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race as well as circumnavigating the world twice. Siska has also won races in England, including being 1st at Cowes in the Queen Victoria Cup against 329 other entries with HRH Prince Charles as one of Siska's crew. In 1994 Siska's interior was totally removed and remodeled to make Siska one of the most comfortable overnight MAXI charter yachts sailing the Whitsunday Islands. Siska has a full width saloon of 20ft with 12 single berths and four double berths. Siska provides 2 day 1 night sailing adventures in the Whitsundays. |
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Each trip takes up to 22
guests on the adventure of a lifetime. Weekly maintenance keeps Siska in
A1 condition with major refits occurring every 2 years to keep Siska
looking great.
Siska has a myriad of winches and sailing gear that could baffle all but the most experienced crew, however, guests are welcome to assist sail Siska, including hoisting and trimming sails, or taking the helm to steer her around the islands. |
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Siska's interior was custom built for
Whitsunday Charters. This helps to make Siska one of the most comfortable
Maxi Charter Yachts sailing the Whitsundays.
Siska has ample head room throughout the yacht for even our taller guests. Two dining tables provide plenty of space for guests to enjoy meals together. This saloon area also doubles as a comfortable lounge area. |
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What To Bring:
Sunscreen, Hat, Camera, Swimwear and beach towel, Runners / Sandals, Change of clothes, jumper or jacket all in one soft carry bag. What's Included:
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2 Day
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Southern Cross : Built in Perth Western Australia of aluminum, weighing 32 tones with a single mast which is 97 feet high. Southern Cross was built to the Americas Cup 12metre rule specification and is 68 feet in length. Southern Cross was Australia's 4th challenge for the America's Cup and the 1st aluminum 12 metre America's Cup Race Yacht in the world. Southern Cross beat the competing nations to win the right to challenge for the cup against the Americans. If you are after an exciting sailing experience with a smaller group, then Southern Cross is perfect. Southern Cross's conversion to an overnight charter vessel took 2 years and included new cockpits, new coach roof, new diesel engine and cabin fit out downstairs to |
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make her into a comfortable
yacht for overnight sailing charters. Southern Cross has single berths and
three double berths.
Southern Cross provides 3 day 2 night sailing adventures in the Whitsundays. Each trip takes up to 14 guests on the adventure of a lifetime. Guests are welcome to assist sail Southern Cross, including hoisting and trimming sails, or taking the helm to steer her around the islands. |
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RACING HISTORY:
Southern Cross was built for wind conditions of 10 - 18 knots, which is
perfect sailing the Whitsunday Islands.
When Southern Cross competed in the Americas Cup in Newport Rhode Island the races that year were in light conditions of less than 10 knots. Southern Cross was successful in defeating the French, Swedish and British challenging syndicates to make it to the final against the USA. |
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What To Bring:
Sunscreen, Hat, Camera, Swimwear and beach towel, Runners / Sandals, Change of clothes, jumper or jacket all in one soft carry bag. What's Included:
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Southern Cross takes 14 guests
and has 2 crew 3 Day and 2 Night Sailing Adventure: Cruise Departs Abel Point Marina - Friday and Tuesday: 9.30am + Environmental Management Fees Prices are correct at time of issue and are subject to availability and change without notice |
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Maxi Boomerang : 83ft Maxi Ocean Racing Yacht Raced under the name Ondine VII, and achieved great success including 1st place in the World Maxi Series Race, plus races in the USA, Japan and NZ. Boomerang, designed by German Frers, and built in Italy is a sloop design, 83ft in length, 20ft wide, built of high tech Carbon Fibre with a mast extending 110ft above the deck. Up until late 2001 Boomerang was still competing in tough Ocean Races, such as the Auckland to Suva Race. |
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Boomerang
is huge downstairs, some of the many features include headroom throughout
higher than 6ft, 3 dining tables, 3 toilets and showers. On deck the boat
is really wide, so there's space to chill out.
One thing's for sure…. The thoroughbred racing background will ensure a sailing tour aboard Boomerang will be an exciting experience. |
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Boomerang Layout has:
2 Private Double Cabins, 6 Double Berths, plus crew quarters. 3 Bathrooms, 3 Dining Tables. |
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What To Bring:
Sunscreen, Hat, Camera, Swimwear and beach towel, Runners / Sandals, Change of clothes, jumper or jacket all in one soft carry bag. What's Included:
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A typical Whitsunday sailing adventure, you
can expect to visit Blue Pearl Bay (Hayman Island), Nara Inlet, Mantaray
Bay (Hook Island), Cataran Bay (Border Island), Whitehaven Beach, Cid
Harbour (Whitsunday Island).
When you're not sailing, you will have the opportunity to swim with the tropical fish and snorkel the fascination coral reefs. There's also time to explore the beautiful beaches and islands. Itineraries are flexible to best meet guest needs and prevailing weather conditions. |
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For Further Information or Bookings Please Contact: Phone:- 07 35128100 International :- 61 7 35128100 Fax:- 61 7 38764645
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