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: 30th August - 6th September 2010 - Hamilton Island to Yeppoon - 8 Days @ $1295
Leg 6: 8th - 15th September 2010 - Yeppoon to Southport - 8 Days @ $1195
Leg 7: 17th - 24th 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 Chris for more information - (02) 9327 1166 or chris@eastsail.com.au
60 days notice required to change or postpone bookings on these voyages.