Offshore Sailing  

Depart Lake Macquarie on the high tide, sailing on in to the evening with the first port of call of Port Stephens. Pick up a mooring within Nelson Bay, enjoy a nice dinner, glass of wine and sleep on board overnight. After breakfast the next morning, sail out through the headlands of Tomaree and Yacaaba, past Cabbage Tree Island & on to Broughton Island. After lunch on board, go ashore for a walk and take in the Island’s natural beauty. After enjoying a glass of wine with a cheese platter on the beach, head back to the yacht and enjoy a sumptuous dinner under the stars followed by a good nights sleep. The next morning, depart Broughton and sail back to Lake Macquarie arriving at the Lake’s entrance before sunset.

Cost per person - $750.00 (includes all meals, bedding and complementary drinks)

Depart Lake Macquarie on the high tide sailing south to Broken Bay into the evening and take up a safe anchorage within Refuge Bay. Enjoy a late dinner with a glass of wine and a peaceful night aboard. After breakfast, go ashore and explore the waterfall and a have walk. Back on board for lunch and a leisurely cruise around Pittwater enjoying the spectacular sights and serenity. Anchor in a quiet bay and enjoy a fine dinner with a glass or two of wine followed by a good nights sleep. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before setting off to sail back along the coast to Lake Macquarie.

Cost per person - $750.00 (includes all meals, bedding and complementary drinks)

Depart Lake Macquarie on the high tide sailing south to Broken Bay into the evening and take up a safe anchorage within Refuge Bay. Enjoy a late dinner with a glass of wine and a peaceful night aboard. After breakfast, take a quick look around Pittwater before sailing past Barrenjoey lighthouse turning south & on to Sydney Harbour with lunch on the way. Enter Sydney Harbour and sail up under the Bridge and anchor within Blackwattle Bay where you will settle down for the night, enjoy a glass of wine, a nice dinner and a good sleep. In the morning, go into the Sydney Fish Markets to pick up fresh prawns and have breakfast of green king prawns cooked (on board) with garlic butter and French bread. Then cruise down the Harbour, out through the heads and sail back to the Lake arriving at Swansea before sunset.

Cost per person - $795.00 (includes all meals, bedding and complementary drinks)

The destination depends on the direction of the wind. We’ll depart Lake Macquarie on the high tide. If the wind is from the north, we will head south towards Pittwater. If the wind is from the south, we will sail north towards Port Stephens & Broughton Island.

Cost per person - $750.00 (includes all meals, bedding and complementary drinks)

Cost A$1950 per crew berth (includes race Entry Fee, Skipper, food and beverages, fuel, berthing, insurance, safety gear and training)

Now in it’s 36rd year this Category 1 ocean race is numbers restricted due to limited sheltered moorings as a result of the environmental vision of the Island. 3-4 days of blue water racing clears the mind for the scenic joys of an unspoiled ecology. A trip you will never forget on a Beneteau First 47.7 making her fifth consecutive race trip.

Cost A$1950 per crew berth. Excluded are travel, accommodation, personal epirbs and wet weather gear.

The Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, which starts at 1.00pm from Sydney Harbour on Saturday 29 July, constitutes the first race of the CYCA's 2008-09 Blue Water Championship Series. After trialling an altered sailing calendar in 2006, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia has reverted its second largest offshore event behind the Rolex Sydney Hobart, the Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, back to its traditional winter timeslot. The Audi Sydney Gold Coast, which began in 1986, has traditionally been the curtain opener for the winter northern racing circuit at Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island.

Now in it’s 26th year Hamo has developed a reputation for keen racing and lots of partying. The organisers have non-stop activities for both sailors and their shore bound partners. 2 lay days allow for lots of R&R Audi in it's second year as major sponsor will no doubt continue to expand and improve the experience to an already fantastic week.

Cost POA per crew berth. (Excluded are travel, accommodation, personal epirbs and wet weather gear)

Formerly known as Hogs Breath Race Week, this event is now in its 19th year. The race week is based out of Abel Point Marina about 10 mins walk to the metropolis of Airlie Beach. There are five race days with a lay day in the middle of the race week. The fleet grows every year and 2008 is likely to be no different. The accommodation, entertainment and facilities are much more reasonably priced and the racing is generally more demanding.

Cost is A$1950 (Excluded are travel, accommodation, personal epirbs and wet weather gear)

The 63nd Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2007 will start on 26 December and will be conducted on the waters of Sydney Harbour, the Tasman Sea, Storm Bay and the Derwent River. Over the past 63 years, the Rolex Sydney Hobart has become an icon of Australia’s summer sport, ranking in public interest with such national events as the Melbourne Cup horse race, the Davis Cup tennis and the cricket tests between Australia and England. Few other yachting events worldwide attract media coverage like this does with over 40% of viewers coming from outside of Australia.

Cost is A$8000 per crew spot plus insurance excess deposit of A$2500 per crew member (Excluded are travel, accommodation, personal epirbs and wet weather gear)