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Holidays - Queensland and Overseas
See below news and information about our exciting 2008 holiday programme:-
Hamilton Island Race Week 2008
Join in the fun of the largest and most exciting sailing regatta in Australia. Sailing out of Hamilton Island on the turquoise waters of the Whitsunday Passage amongst a fleet of more than 250 yachts from around Australia and overseas. We will be sailing aboard 'RYA' our Beneteau 40.7, a sister ship to 'First National' the winner of the 2003 Sydney - Hobart Yacht Race. There are all sorts of yachts racing - from the sleek, powerful maxis to the stately cruising yachts. There is fun ashore as well! There is racing on 6 of the 8 days, with 2 midweek lay days where you can explore the island, join in the festivities on the pure white silica sand of Whitehaven Beach, or kick back and sip cocktails by the pool. August 23-30, 2008.
Dates: August 22-30, 2008 inclusive
Cost: $1995 per person based on 9 crew with an EastSail skipper
Includes: 1 day spinnaker training in Sydney, 1 day crew training in Hamilton Island on the Friday prior to race week, all races in the division entered, Whitehaven Beach day, regatta entry fee, Whitsunday security insurance and marine park tax
Excludes: flights, accommodation*, food kitty and share cost of yacht security bond of $500pp*We will have 2 cabins available on board the yacht during race week that can be booked for $500 each(Please note that belongings will need to be placed ashore each day during racing to gain optimum yacht performance).
For further information and bookings please contact us on (02) 9327 1166 or email us on eastsail@eastsail.com.au
  
Ocean Sailing Adventures 2008
EastSail presents the Seven - Sided Sail. Seven Different ways to participate....7 x the fun!
It's never been easier to join one of EastSail's Ocean Sailing Adventure trips! Experience the thrills of offshore cruising and racing with an EastSail RYA Yachtmaster Instructor beside you as your guide to the Big Blue. Add some serious miles to your log book and complete an RYA sailing course while exploring the magnificent Australian East Coast from a different perspective. EastSail will be hosting our legendary Sydney to Hamilton Island to Sydney Sail aboard our stunning Beneteau 40.7 which is specifically fitted out for offshore cruising.The voyage is divided into 7 segments, each 7 to 8 days in duration so whatever style of sailing you favour, EastSail has a trip that will quench your quest for adventure!
Cost:
Leg 1: Sydney to Southport - 29th July - 4th August - 7 Days @ $1195
Leg 2: Southport to Yeppoon - 6th August - 12th August - 7 Days @ $1295
Leg 3: Yeppoon to Hamilton Island - 14th August - 20th August - 7 Days @ 1695
Leg 4: Hamilton Island Race Week and Training Day - 22nd August - 30th August - 9 days @ $1995
Leg 5: Hamilton Island to Yeppoon - 2nd September - 9th September - 8 Days @ $1495
Leg 6: Yeppoon to Southport - 11th September to 18th September - 8 Days @ $1095
Leg 7: Southport to Sydney - 20th September - 27th September - 8 Days @ $1095
Pick your Passion
Leg 1: Sydney to Southport / Gold Coast - Tuesday 29th July - Monday 4th August - 7 Days - Get your miles up and practice your offshore skills. We will cover the RYA Competent Crew, RYA Dayskipper and RYA Coastal Skipper syllabus with daily sailing drills and theory sessions, but there will be time to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. There will be port entries at places such as Broken Bay, Newcastle, Esmerelda Cove on Broughton Island, Port Stephens and Coffs Harbour.There will also be 1 - 2 nights at sea to experience watch keeping systems. Approximately 380 nautical miles.
Leg 2: Southport / Gold Coast - Yeppoon - Wednesday 6th August - Tuesday 12th August - 7 - This is the ultimate combination of learning, gaining experience and just plain cruising! A 6 day passage trip with an EastSail RYA Yachtmaster Instructor as your cruise director. Ports of call include Moreton Bay, Mooloolaba, The great Sandy Straits and Fraser Coast. Sailing skills will be taught and reinforced in a relaxed atmosphere. Coastal Navigation, satellite navigation, passage planning, pilotage, boat handling skills, provisioning and cooking at sea, basic engineering and maintenance, spinnaker work, reefing, man overboard drills, sailing, fishing, snorkelling, swimming, reading, lazing.....you won't want to come home! Approximately 300 nautical miles.
Leg 3: Yeppoon (near Rockhampton) - Hamilton Island - Thursday 14th August - Wednesday 20th August - 7 Days - Visit Pearl Bay, Island Head Bay, Percy and Thomas Islands in the tropical Whitsundays region. Navigation, sat nav, passage planning, pilotage, boat handling, basic engineering and maintenance, spinnaker work, reefing, man overboard drills, sailing, fishing, snorkelling, swimming, lazing, reading. Approximately 240 nautical miles.
Leg 4: Hamilton Island Race Week and Training Day - Friday August 22nd - Saturday August 30th 2007 - see details above.
Leg 5: Hamilton Island - Yeppoon (near Rockhampton) - Tuesday September 2nd to Tuesday September 9th - 8 Days - Adventurous spirits are invited to participate in this 8 day exciting voyage from the Whitsunday islands to Yeppoon. This is the ultimate combination of learning, gaining experience and coral island cruising! An 8 day passage trip with an EastSail RYA Yachtmaster Instructor as your cruise director. Ports of call include Thomas Island, The Percy Islands, Island Head Bay and Pearl Bay. Sailing skills will be taught and reinforced in a relaxed atmosphere. Coastal Navigation, satellite navigation, passage planning, pilotage, boat handling skills, provisioning and cooking at sea, basic engineering and maintenance, spinnaker work, reefing, man overboard drills, sailing, fishing, snorkelling, swimming, reading, lazing.....you won't want to come home! Approximately 240 nautical Miles.
Leg 6: Yeppoon (near Rockhampton) to Southport / Gold Coast - Thursday September 11th to Thursday September 18th - 8 Days - Join us for this 8 day challenging voyage from Yeppoon to the Gold Coast. This is the ultimate combination of learning, gaining experience and cruising with an EastSail RYA Yachtmaster Instructor as your cruise director. Ports of call include The great Sandy Straits, Fraser Coast, Mooloolaba and Moreton Bay. Sailing skills will be taught and reinforced in a relaxed atmosphere. Coastal Navigation, satellite navigation, passage planning, pilotage, boat handling skills, provisioning and cooking at sea, basic engineering and maintenance, spinnaker work, reefing, man overboard drills, sailing, fishing, snorkelling, swimming, reading, lazing.....you won't want to come home! Approximately 300 nautical miles.
Leg 7: Southport - Sydney - Saturday September 20th to Saturday September 27th (8 days) - Your ticket home...as far as we're concerned, it's the only way to travel! Get your miles up and practice your offshore skills. We will cover the RYA Competent Crew, RYA Dayskipper and RYA Coastal Skipper syllabus with daily sailing drills and theory sessions, but there will be time to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. There will be port entries at places such as Coffs Harbour, Esmerelda Cove on Broughton Island, Port Stephens, Newcastle and Broken Bay (Pittwater). There will also be 1 - 2 nights at sea to experience watch keeping systems. Approximately 380 nautical miles.
Contact Alex for more information - (02) 9327 1166 or alex@eastsail.com.au
60 days notice required to change or postpone bookings on these voyages.
Further Afield....
   
Turkey - 14th - 28th September 2008
SAIL THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST OF TURKEY - This is a rare opportunity to do what is normally impossible - join us on a skippered yacht for the experience of a lifetime to this fascinating and mystical land where East meets West inclusive of 2 weeks on board. Whether you are into ancient ruins, extinct cultures, Turkish bathing, oriental carpets, shopping or sailing this trip will satisfy your needs. Take a side trip prior to sailing to Istanbul, the idyllic Greek islands or anywhere in Europe that takes your fancy! Contact Jane on (02) 9327 1166 or jane@eastsail.com.au for futher information
- Depart Orhaniye and disembark in Gocek (Closest airport is Dalaman)
- Sail on board a Brand New 43 foot Beneteau, which has four double cabins.
- Your Australian skipper will ensure that you get every opportunity to participate in the sailing of the yacht.
- Book a cabin on the yacht or book the whole yacht
Sailing Dates: 14 days from Sunday 14th to Sunday 28th September 2008 - We will pick the yachts up from from Orhaniye (45 minutes from Marmaris which is 1.5 hours from Dalaman airport) and return them to Gocek in the Gulf of Fethye (45 Minutes from Dalaman Airport). The prices are based upon 7 crew and an EastSail skipper on board each vessel.
Crusing Ground: We will be cruising between Bodrum and Fethye in the Aegean. Our cruising area covers the following places of interest and will be a mixture of quiet anchorages with a couple of tavernas to larger towns with bustling Bazaars!!! You will also experience ancient ruins, stunning scenery, friendly natives and tasty cuisine.
Some places we will call in to are: Orhaniye, Bodrum, Knidos, Bozuk Bucu, Atabol, Datca, Marmaris, Ekincik, Gemiler, Dalyan River, Gulf of Fethye, Gocek (We may also hop accross to Greece and visit Simi and Castelorizo) The final itinerary will be dependant upon the crews and the places that they wish to visit as it is their holiday.
Closest Airport: You can fly in to Dalaman, in Turkey which is approximately 1.5 hours from Marmaris and costs approximately 65 Euros in a taxi from the airport. Alternatively you can fly in to the Greek Isand of Rhodes and catch the ferry accross to Marmaris which runs twice a day and costs about 30 Euros. EastSail will arrange transport from a central location in Marmaris to the charter base at Orhaniye on Sunday 14th September. Please note that on entry into Turkey you have to pay US$20 for your visitors visa ( I think they also accept 10 GB pounds from memory)
Getting there: Emirates and Singapore airlines both fly direct from Sydney to either Istanbul in Turkey or Athens in Greece from where you can catch connecting domestic flights. I strongly recommend that you check out Istanbul and other parts of Turkey and some Greek islands either prior to or after sailing if time and budget permits as they are stunning places to visit.
Hotels: There are a wide range of hotels in Turkey and prices start at approximately $70 per night per room- Greece is a bit more expensive - especially in the larger resort areas and islands.
Transfers: Eastsail will arrange transfers between Marmaris and the charter base at the start and end of the charter
Inclusions: Charter Fee based on twin share accomodation, EastSail skipper, one way drop off fee on yacht, damage waiver, outboard motor, Transfers between Marmaris and charter bases at start and conclusion of yacht charter, the experience of a lifetime!
Cost & Deposit Requirements: The cost for the trip is $3195 per person plus flights and hotel accomodation. A $1000 non refundable deposit is required per person to secure your place on the trip. The balance will be due 90 days prior to departure (We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance in case you have to cancel your trip)
Once the crews are finalised we will organise a crew dinner in Sydney so that participants can have a chance to meet and discuss their pending adventure.
Contact jane@eastsail.com.au for further information |
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