Sail the Spectacular East Coast 2025
Race the WhitsundaysJoin the adventure next winter and build your miles or gain a qualification through Blue Water Sailing School.
We have legs sailing from Melbourne to Sydney, Sydney to Mooloolaba, and the champagne legs from Mooloolaba to Yepoon and Yeppon to Hamilton Island. Or, join our crew for the iconic Hamilton Island Race Week. Just like the whales, we head north in July and south in September.
In the Whitsundays take a five-day liveaboard crew or skipper course, or join our crew for Hamilton Island Race Week.
Crew/Skipper Course: Mooloolaba to Sydney
Complete a Crew or Skipper Course, or take this passage as a mile-builder. You will enjoy an unforgettable adventure along the NSW and QLD coast. Overnight sailing, whale watching and stops at places like Port Stephens and the Gold Coast make this a varied, interesting and unique experience.
Sail Melbourne-Sydney for an extra $500.
Dates:
5-12 July, 2025 (North)
20-27 Sept (South)
Cost:
$2,900 twin share or saloon berth (single cabin $3,900)
Deposit: $1,000
Balance due: 1 April
Learn to Sail in the Stunning Whitsundays
5-day/5 night course. Bareboat Skipper and International Crew
What a wonderful place and perfect time of year to learn to sail and develop your skills. Departing Airlie Beach and experience all that the Whitsundays have to offer. As well as training there is time to swim, snorkel and relax. Stay the night before the course at no extra charge. All meals included, except one dinner ashore.
Dates:
4-8 Aug 2025
10-14 Aug
25-29 Aug
Cost:
$2,490 (twin share or saloon berth)
$2,990 (single cabin)
Deposit: $1,000
Balance due: 1 April
Hamilton Island Race Week
Join us for the 40th edition of of the world’s most famous yachting events. “Hammo” is the perfect combination of spectacular island racing and evening fun ashore. Race week spans 6 races around the island over 7 days, with a fun filled lay-day in the middle.
Dates:
15-24 Aug 2025
Cost:
$3,500 (twin share or saloon berth)
$4,190 (single cabin)
$4,990 (shore based accomodation)
Queensland Coastal Cruise 1:
Mooloolaba to Yepoon
Be part of the crew for an unforgettable 10-day adventure along Australia’s remarkable coastline. Enjoy fishing, snorkeling and swimming as we island hop the Queensland coast. Take the helm, navigate through some challenging waters and build your sea miles. Visit Kingfisher Bay Resort, Lady Musgrave Island and Fitzroy Reef.
Dates:
14-23 July 2025 (North)
10-19 Sept (South)
Cost:
$3,900 twin share or saloon berth (single cabin $5,900)
Deposit: $1,000
Balance due: 1 April
Queensland Coastal Cruise 2:
Yepoon to Hamilton Island
Cruise the Queensland coast, island hopping, fishing, snorkeling and swimming on this unforgettable 10-day passage. Enjoy stunning scenery, sparkling seas and breeching whales. This leg has shorter hops and more protected waters. Stops include Pearl Bay, Middle Percy Island and Hamilton Island.
Dates:
24 Jul-2 Aug 2025 (North)
31 Aug-9 Sept (South)
Cost:
$3,900 twin share or saloon berth (single cabin $5,900)
Deposit: $1,000
Balance due: 1 April
