Boomerang & British Defender - 2 Day / 2 Night

Maxi 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.

British Defender is a high tech Whitbread Around the World Racing Maxi she was raced by the British armed services in the 1990 Around World Race.

Boomerang & British Defender are virtually identical both re-fitted for Whitsunday sailing tours, they are huge downstairs and open plan, 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, with their thoroughbred racing backgrounds, the boats will ensure your sailing tour will be an exciting experience.

Join Boomerang or British Defender and experience the thrill and exhilaration of maxi sailing in the Whitsunday Islands.

Accommodation

Boomerang/Defender offers multi share single accommodation.
Maximum guests 28. [floorplan]

Itinerary Options

A typical day starts at around 8am with breakfast, then a swim or bushwalk, followed by 1 to 2 hours of sailing to a snorkelling, diving or beach destination. Then it's time to explore the island coral reefs, swim or relax at the beach.

Around 1pm its time for lunch & then at 2.30pm its time for another sail around the Whitsunday Islands arriving safely in an overnight anchorage by 4.30-5.30pm. Just in time for one of the other yachts to meet up with your yacht & guests from both yachts can mingle, enjoy a drink or two, exchange sailing stories & watch the sunset over the islands. By 7.30pm dinner is served & afterwards its your decision whether you want to party on with a few drinks under the stars or call it a day.

Guests are welcome to join in and assist the crew with the sailing. The racing yachts have a myriad of winches and sailing gear that could baffle all but the most experienced crew, however, guests are welcome to learn, including hoisting and trimming sails, or taking the helm. For guests who are interested the crew will spend time covering the sailing basics.

Inclusions

Courtesy bus transfers from local accommodation to Marina All Meals freshly prepared Snorkelling gear Linen & Bath Towel

Times

Departs: 2.00pm daily, check-in by 11.00am day of departure
Boomerang: Oerates Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
British Defender: Oerates Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday

Additional Information

What to Bring: It would be appreciated that you limit the amount of luggage you take on board, and recommend soft sided luggage. Swimmers, beach towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, camera, spare film / batteries, sandals or joggers for island bush walk, favourite music CDs/Ipods, a sweater for cooler evenings. If you have larger luggage that you would like to store, storage facilities are available at most accommodation houses in Airlie Beach, or there is a store across the road from the check in office
Excludes: Additional charge of $50 per person payable direct which covers EMC, National Park fees and fuel levy
Children: Boomerang and British Defender cater mostly to the 18-35 market, children under 18 years not catered for
Operated By: Southern Cross Sailing Adventures