Airlie Beach to Mackay
Our Airlie Beach to Mackay sail may look a little like this.
Our sail form Airlie Beach to Mackay is a perfect sail for those new to sailing.
The sail will be throughout the Whitsunday Islands with day island hops from the Northernmost to Southernmost of the Whitsunday Group.
With a multitude of protected anchorages, island hopping and the Great Barrier Reef providing protection from the ocean swell, this is a good introduction to the cruising life.
The mile builder is an opportunity for those wishing to gain sea miles, experience sailing at night, consolidate skills or just experience the cruising lifestyle.
There is the option to complete sail training whilst aboard (RYA Certificate) including RYA Competent Crew, Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper.
There will be all levels of experience aboard with participants completing different courses based on his/her level of experience. The instructor will tailor the learning to meet each participants learning goals whilst also ensuring each participant develops the confidence and skills/knowledge to continue safe and harmonious sailing into the future.
Your safety is of paramount importance and our sailing route, anchorages and destinations along the way will be decided with your safety as a priority. The winds and weather will be our guide.
Day One
Airlie Beach to Long Island
- Dinghy ashore to explore
- Anchor overnight
- Distance: 10nm
- Sail training will include knots, lassoing, manoeuvring in tight spaces, berthing, helming, sail plan and points of sail; anchoring and safe tender usage; safety.
Day Two
Long Island to Shaw Island
- Dinghy ashore to explore
- Anchor overnight
- Distance: 25nm
- Sail training will include navigation, passage planning, meteorology, tides/tidal streams, Crew Overboard, safe downwind sailing (setting a preventer and goosewinging)
Day Three
Shaw Island to Brampton Island
- Anchor overnight
- Swim, snorkel, walk
- Distance: 35nm
- Sail training will include heaving to, knots, helming, passage planning, Day/Coastal Skippers ‘skippering’ for the day
Day Four
Brampton Island to Scawfell Island
- Anchor overnight
- Distance: 15nm
- Sail training will include sailing on/off a mooring; Crew Overboard practice; a night sail and pilotage
Day Five
Scawfell Island to Mackay Marina
- Sail training will include consolidating the weeks learnings; berthing.
