Eastsail Sailing Holidays overseas, Whitsundays, East Coast sailing

Holidays - Queensland and Overseas

See below news and information about our exciting 2010 holiday programme:-

Hamilton Island Race Week August 20th - 28th 2010
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 'IAGO' our Brand NEW Beneteau First 40, a sister ship to the winner and second place getter in the 2009 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.

Dates: August 20th - 28th 2010
Cost: $2495.00 per person based on 9 crew with an EastSail skipper
Includes: 3 x 6 hr training sessions in Sydney (1 offshore and 2 inshore), 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

For further information and bookings please contact us on (02) 9327 1166 or email us on eastsail@eastsail.com.au

Ocean Sailing Adventures 2010 - July - September 2010
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 NEW Beneteau FIRST 40 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!

Leg 1: 27th July - 2nd August 2010 - Sydney to Southport - 7 Days @ $1295
Leg 2: 4th - 10th August 2010- Southport to Yeppoon - 7 Days @ $1295
Leg 3: 12th - 18th August 2010 - Yeppoon to Hamilton Island - 7 Days @ $1395
Leg 4: 20th - 28th August 2010 - Hamilton Island Race Week and Training Days - 9 days Hamilton Is. + 3 days Sydney @ $2495
Leg 5: 31st August - 7th September 2010 - Hamilton Island to Yeppoon - 8 Days @ $1295
Leg 6: 9th - 16th September 2010 - Yeppoon to Southport - 8 Days @ $1195
Leg 7: 18th - 25th September 2010 - Southport to Sydney - 8 Days @ $1195

Pick your Passion

Leg 1: Sydney to Southport / Gold Coast - 7 Days - Get your miles up and practice your offshore skills. We will cover the RYA Competent Crew, RYA Dayskipper and RYA Coastal Yachtmaster 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 - 7 Days - 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. We will cover the RYA Competent Crew, RYA Dayskipper and RYA Coastal Yachtmaster syllabus with daily sailing drills and theory sessions, but there will be time to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. 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 - 7 Days - Visit Pearl Bay, Island Head Bay, Percy and Thomas Islands in the tropical Whitsundays region. We will cover the RYA Competent Crew, RYA Dayskipper and RYA Coastal Yachtmaster syllabus with daily sailing drills and theory sessions, but there will be time to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. 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 -  see details above.

Leg 5: Hamilton Island - Yeppoon (near Rockhampton) - 8 Days - Adventurous spirits are invited to participate in this 8 day exciting voyage through the beautiful Whitsunday, Cumberland and Northumberland islands from Hamilton Island 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. We will cover the RYA Competent Crew, RYA Dayskipper and RYA Coastal Yachtmaster syllabus with daily sailing drills and theory sessions, but there will be time to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. 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 - 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. We will cover the RYA Competent Crew, RYA Dayskipper and RYA Coastal Yachtmaster syllabus with daily sailing drills and theory sessions, but there will be time to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. 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 - 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 Yachtmaster 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 Eleanor for more information - (02) 9327 1166 or eleanor@eastsail.com.au
60 days notice required to change or postpone bookings on these voyages.

Further Afield....

Southern Ocean Sailing Adventures

Join Ex - EastSail skipper, Stephen Wilkins aboard his yacht Xplore for some serious, exciting Southern Ocean Sailing.

Tierra Del Fuego, Like you have never seen before Oct 1st, 2 weeks Since the discoveries of Darwin, Stokes Pringle and Fitzroy, people have been talking about the “Land of Fire” Tierra del Fuego(TDF). Depart Punta Arenas Chile October 1st 2009 , Arrive Punta Arenas Chile October 14th 2009 , 2 weeks in total.

$4,000 euros per person, maximum 8 available

Tierra Del Fuego , Take some special time for yourself, Oct 20th 10 days Many have come and visited the region and been to the easily accessible parts which have opened up over the years. This expedition voyage goes into a different side of TDF, wildlife locations that have amazing diversity, seals, dolphins, bird life including penguins. Depart Punta Arenas Chile October 20th 2009 Return Punta Arenas Chile October 29th 2009, 10 days in total.

$3,600 euros per person, maximum 8 available

South Georgia, Nowhere in the world is there such an animal experience. November 6th, 28 days Cut off a slice of Antarctica and move it up north to the very fringe of the Antarctic convergence zone where cold waters meet warm, add more moderate temperatures and you have the perfect recipe for an animal play ground and breeding haven in the hundreds of thousands! South Georgia with its stunning back drop of mountainous peaks, its coast line which gives birth to sweeping glacial feeds, rugged, raw, diverse and remote. Depart Stanley Falkland Islands November 6th 2009 Return Stanley Falkland Islands December 4th 2009, 28 days in total.

$8,000 euros per person, maximum 8 available

Warm up for a Fuegan Christmas, and then a New Year in Antarctica Depart December 20th Punta Arenas Chile 5 days As a warm up to an exciting visit to the southern white continent, join Xplore for a taste of Tierra Del Fuego as we travel south along the Straites of Magellan and then east through the Beagle Channel. Depart Punta Arenas Chile December 20th 2009 Arrive Ushuaia Argentina December 25th 2009, 5 day voyage,

No Charge for clients joining the Antarctic New Year program. Clients wishing to travel to Ushuaia, $1,000 euro’s per person for the 5 days

Antarctica the last white continent and the New Year, Depart December 29th, Ushuaia Argentina 28 days 2010, just another year? or maybe the start of a new life experience. Antarctica always leaves an indelible impression in ever ones minds, On Xplore we know from years of experience that 28 days is the minimum that you really need and want for an Antarctic adventure, to do less is only short changing yourself of this once in a life time experience in the southern last untouched continent. Depart Ushuaia Argentina December 29th 2009 Return Ushuaia Argentina January 25th 2010, 28 days in total.

$8,000 euros per person, maximum 8 available

Antarctica "Southern Summer Continent Cruise" Depart February 1st 2010, Ushuaia Argentina 28 days Antarctica always leaves an indelible impression in every ones minds. Xplore will depart from Ushuaia Argentina and head along the Beagle Channel to the east and then south to start our crossing to Antarctica. Your first impression of Antarctica will stay firmly with you no matter what the weather or light conditions are, during summer the sun sets, but Antarctica is always in light. Depart Ushuaia Argentina February 1st 2010 Return Ushuaia Argentina February 28th 2010, 28 days in total.

$8,000 euros per person, maximum 8 available

Tall Ship’s Ahoy - 2010 South American Tall Ships Regatta, Depart Ushuaia March 2010 Every once in awhile there is a special occurrence out on the water, when you can see 12 of the worlds' truly grand tall ships all together at the same time, let alone in one of the most renowned sea faring locations in the world Cape Horn! Xplore will depart Ushuaia Argentina and head east along the Beagle Channel to rendezvous with this breath taking fleet of sailing ships of a bygone era when they reach Staten Island (Isla De Los Estados). An exciting spectacle possibly never to be seen again in the south in our life time, come and join us on Xplore for this very special Tall Ship regatta. See their Website http://www.histarmar.com.ar/Velas2010/Velas2010-intro.htm Depart Ushuaia Argentina March 15th 2010, Arrive Punta Arenas March 28th 2010, 14 days in total.

$4,000 euros per person, maximum 8 available

For further information on these adventures check out the Xplore Expeditions Fact Sheet or contact eastsail@eastsail.com.au

Europe.....

Watch this space for details on our next International destination eg

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