10 days of sailing Australia's stunning Whitsunday Islands
11th - 21st November 2024

The price quoted is for 10 days for a cabin that can sleep up to 2 people. The payment can be paid in 2 parts. If so choose, the 2nd part is paid first week of September. Participants share the costs aboard each boat. Cost of moorage, food and fuel are split between those aboard, giving freedom of menus, to choose when to motor, or where to stay. We go to the same places, but, some may moor, some dock, others anchor. Some dinghy in to eat ashore, others cook aboard. There are 2 potluck meals for the whole group aboard one of the boats.

Skippers are required at minimum to hold ASA 114 with an IPC in hand. All participants need some sailing language to be comfortable aboard. Minimum required is our 2-day Basic Keelboat (BK1) to qualify as competent crew, or test out of this requirement. Recommend taking ASA 101. More courses increase everyone's fun but are not mandatory. With BK1 or ASA 101, new sailors can understand what is going on, how to help, and they get the jokes. Knowledge is the best defense for seasickness.

 

If you've completed ASA 103 it's possible to take ASA 104 and/or ASA 114 courses during the trip for an additional $575m / $690f per certification.

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Plan to join, at least by Zoom, a fun Australian themed dinner party. Those going get a chance to meet each other, share and coordinate flight/travel information, discuss ideas for the itinerary.  After the trip, we regather at Afterguard to share images and experiences, inviting friends and Afterguard sailors who love to hear the stories.

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We have the option to rent scuba tanks to take aboard the boats that want them. There is a dive shop in the same building as the charter company. SUP's can be rented from the charter company and Snorkeling equipment is provided for all boats as a primary recreation for the stops on the itinerary. Some sites are worth it to strap on a tank to stay underwater as long as possible to watch the show the amazing sea life puts on. The Barrier Reef is the best diving experience in the world.

 

I dove 3 reefs in the Herron Island area in 1988. Since, have experienced diving in many locations around the world since. None have topped the Barrier Reef. We will get local advice from both the charter company and dive shop to pick the best stops for our group's interests to finalize the flotilla itinerary. Whitehaven beach advises to bring your jewelry to shine it up. The silicate sand is the color of snow. Don't take any sand with you or you can be fined. It must be awesome. We can choose from high end resorts or empty anchorages. For snorkeling and diving - over the 10 days, means we can go in the water when the weather and water clarity are optimum. Diving is bonus, not required.