Siska - Sailing Whitsundays

2 Day 1 Night or 3 Day 2 Night Tours sailing the Whitsundays

22 Guests - 3 Crew.
Average guest age range is 21 to 35.

Accommodation: 1 Double Berth, 4 Double Bunks, 14 Single Bunks.

Trip duration: 2 Days/1 Night

Departs: 8.30am Mon. & Wed

Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach

Pricing Information:
Shared Accom - AU $329 pp
Pricing valid to 31/3/2010
Includes GST, All Park Fees and Admin Fees

Siska has a myriad of winches and sailing gear and guests are encouraged to assist sail Siska, including hoisting and trimming sails, or taking the helm to steer her around the islands. On deck there is ample space for guests to relax, and we have a boom awning for shade when we are anchored.

Siska Sailing Features:

Siska's interior was custom built for Whitsunday Charters. This helps to make Siska one of the most comfortable Maxi Charter Yachts sailing the Whitsundays. Featuring a large guest lounge & dining area and shade awning in boom.

Siska has ample head room throughout the yacht for our taller guests. Two dining tables provide plenty of space for guests to enjoy meals together. This saloon area also doubles as a comfortable sitting area.

Included:

Services of Captain & Crew
All meals
Local marina transfers from Airlie Beach.
Snorkel gear and instruction.
Linen with bath towel.
Accommodation

What to bring:

Swimmers,
Sarong,
Beach Towel,
Sunscreen,
Sunglasses,
Jacket/Sweater,
Hat,
Camera & spare film,
Sandals/Joggers for bush walks,
Favourite Music CD's.

Activities:

Snorkelling,
Coral viewing,
Island visits,
Guided bush walks.

Siska Sailing History:

Siska was built and raced by Perth sailmaker and yachtsman, Rolly Tasker. Siska was designed by German Frers of Argentina. Built in Perth Western Australia of 10mm thick Aluminium, weighs 32 tonnes, is 80ft long and has a single mast is 106 feet high.

It is estimated that Siska had sailed around 140,000 nautical miles from its launch until arrival in the Whitsunday Islands in December 1992.

During this time Siska won two Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races along with circumnavigating the world twice. HRH Prince Charles crewed on Siska when she set the fastest time defeating world champion Kioloa, and was first overall at Cowes in the Queen Victoria Cup against 329 other entries. Siska came second in the Fastnet Race having sailed the last 300 miles with a broken boom. Siska won the Parmelia Race from England to Perth, which celebrated the 150th anniversary of the foundation of Western Australia.

During her racing career Siska won races in AUSTRALIA, ENGLAND, FIJI, GERMANY, HAWAII, HONG KONG, NEW ZEALAND, & SOUTH AFRICA. At her peak, Siska held 21 World Racing Records.