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Sydney Harbour Helipad a no-fly
The latest news on the Sydney Harbour helipad is that the development is on pause. The proposed floating helipad to be loctaed near Fort Denison has approval from the Roads and Maritime Services. Several local councils including North Sydney, were upset when they found out about the approved development, as they were not consulted. But … Read more
Georgia – one of the world’s largest yachts enjoying Sydney Harbour
The luxury super yacht, “Georgia” is gracing our Sydney Harbour. Our boat charters have enjoyed cruising past this breath taking sloop – it is one of the largest sailing yachts in the world ! Her rust red hull, with white topsides and sky scraper masts creates an imposingly beautiful yacht. Built by Alloy Yachts in … Read more
Hamilton Island Race Regatta
Another exciting sailing race week concludes in the beautiful Whitsundays. The 29th annual Hamilton Island sailing regatta, held 23-31 August, provided lots of competitive sailing racing, but also lots of off-water fun, dinners and partying in this bluewater island playground. The Hamilton Island sailing regatta is the largest off-shore regatta in Australia. The race week … Read more
Sydney Yacht Charters getting surprise whale sightings
Charter Cruises are getting fantastic surprise encounters with whales in Sydney Harbour. Recent sightings include a Southern Right whale and her calf, likely to be even born here. Indeed several days later, the mother and calf cruised up to the Opera House..! Then astonishingly, photographer Mark Seabury captured a hump back whale breaching near Vaucluse (see photo). Whales … Read more
New Large Marinas slated for Sydney Harbour
There are several large marina developments slated for Sydney Harbour. Whilst the large Marina at Rose Bay has been taking most of the headlines, with wealthy proponents and vocal detractors, there are several lesser known proposals in (long!) process including Balls Head, Berrys Bay, Elizabeth Bay and Blackwattle Bay. Balls Head This is essentially a … Read more
Sailing Regatta – Property Industry Foundation 2012
Another successful Sailing Regatta for the wonderful charity PIF on Friday 23 March 2012. Under stunning blue skies on Sydney Harbour, the regatta provided tight fun racing in various categories, appreciated by the large cruising spectator fleet. Then afterwards at the “surfin’ safari beach party” at Middle Harbour Yacht Club for regatta awards, much solcialising and to debate which yacht had … Read more
On Sydney Harbour – 10 things the locals wont tell you
On Sydney Harbour – 10 things the locals won’t tell you 1. Discover secret harbour beaches accessible only by boat Hire a skippered yacht and discover the hidden jewels of Sydney Harbour. There are a large number of sandy beaches draped by lush bushland around the harbour. Many of these beaches are only accessible by … Read more
Laura Dekker – Youngest solo sailing navigation
Laura Dekker, the Dutch teen aged 16 years 4 months, completed the youngest solo sailing navigation of the earth by arriving in St Maarten in the Caribbean on the 20th January. Whilst this incredible feat eclipses Jessica Watson’s age record of 16 years 11 months, the manner is vastly different. Jessica completed her epic voyage … Read more
Sydney to Hobart – yacht racing and the spectator fleet
The start of Sydney to Hobart 2011 Yacht Race was a stunning event as usual. The super maxis had the size and speed to lead the 86 yachts out of the Sydney Harbour. The other excitment often over looked is the mahem, bravery, jockeying, and sometimes fear, is within the spectator fleet jostling Sydney to … Read more
THIS MONTH’S SPECIALS
