Sailors interested in competing at Race Week in a chartered boat may be interested in the following information. Hamilton Island Yacht Club has no financial or other connection with any of these groups, and we provide the information purely as a service to potential entrants.
sunsail@sunsail.com.auAlso, owners of yachts which are available for charter are invited to email the details to
info@hiyc.org.au for inclusion on this page.
Prosail MaxiLegendary Maxi Yachts "Condor" and "Hammer of Queensland" are now available for charter for the 25th Anniversary Race Week. Individual or group bookings are available for a maximum of 40 participants. Take the helm, man the grinders and experience the thrill of sailing a maxi yacht. The Retro Big Boat Division is a first at this year’s event. Stay on board the yachts and visit Whitehaven Beach for the famous Beach Party.
Whitsunday Marine Academy principal and IYT Yachmaster Ocean Instructor Mal Robertson will also be offering International Yachtmaster Training (IYT) courses from Introduction to Sailing through to Yachtmaster Ocean in conjunction with this year’s event on board Hammer of Queensland. For further information contact Dave Molloy at
operations@prosail.com.au or phone 0418 442 925.
Sun SailSunsail is conveniently based opposite the Yacht Club on Hamilton Island and still has a choice of quality yachts available to charter for Race Week. For bookings or more information,
contact Sun at
sunsail@sunsail.com.au or phone 1800 803 988 or visit their website at
www.sunsail.com.au
Flying Fish AustraliaFlying Fish is a Sydney based sailing school offering sail training from ‘Start Yachting’ to ‘Yachtmaster Ocean’. We also offer a range of race training and charter options for events including Sydney to Hobart, Pittwater to Coffs Harbour, Rolex Fastnet Race, Cowes Week and Audi Hamilton Island Race Week.
To join a crew racing in 2008 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week or to charter one of our race prepared Beneteau 40.7 yachts for the event email us on
fishmail@bigpond.com or call 02 99766714. Check out our website on
www.flyingfishonline.com
Leisure SailingWe operate a new sailing venture on Sydney Harbour called Leisure Sailing and it is our intention to enter ournew yacht in the Cruising division of the regatta. For further information please e-mail your contact details to
peter@lbcrosebay.com.au or call Peter Wintle on 0415 217 742
Venture Offshore
Venture Offshore specialises in race yacht charters and has cruiser/racers available for the Airlie Beach Race Weelk and Hamilton Island Race Week. Enquiries to Chris Hogan on 0419 199 582 or
chris.hogan@supergeneration.com
Whitsunday Rent A YachtAvailable for charter in the cruising non spinnaker division: Sun Odyssey 35 , built by Jeanneau The beautiful 35 ft monohul sailing yacht offers an unmatched experience backed by the technical innovation of the injection- moulded deck.
The requirement for reliability first and for most. Lovers of the open sea appreciate the lively yet stable and powerful hull shape in uncompromising comfort. Survey to carry 6 crew in 2 double cabins plus additional accommodation in the saloon area. Overall length 10.75m Cyclades Beneteau 43.4 As with the special series that have been very successful with Beneteau customers throughout Europe, the simplification and specialization of the Cyclades equipment makes then a delight to handle.
The twin helm layout is positioned within everything in reach, genoa winches, electronics, gear control panel etc. Lines lead back to the cockpit, rapid reefing system, easy bag and lazy jacks. Furling genoa with small overlap for rapid tacking and furling. Surveyed to carry 8 crew in 3 double cabins plus 1 twin bunk cabin. Overall length 13.26m Enquiries to Phone 1800 075 000 or email
rentayacht@bareboat.com.au
PANACEA
PANACEA is a race rigged Beneteau First 40.7 currently available for charter. The Bruce Farr designed hull has been professionally 'faired' allowing an additional 5-10 deg to wind. Labelled ‘A Success Machine!’ the First 40.7 design has been campaigned successfully both inshore and offshore locally and internationally. Consistently finishing in the top of her class, the First 40.7 holds more titles than any other 40-footer on the water, from IMS World championship, to Sydney-Hobart overall, in IMS, IRC and RORC Championships events. Enquiries to Peta Wilcox on 02 9360 1233 or email
pw@arc.au.com
BAVARIA MATCH 38 (2004) in survey.
Ready to race in the spinnaker divison round the islands.This boat comes with skipper and fored hand. Email
mullogster@gmail.com.au for further details or phone 0437760545.
Getaway SailingGetaway Sailing is a boutique sailing school; based in Sydney, catering for a range of sailing needs including training, yacht racing participation and yacht charters. Getaway Sailing offers a range of sailing and race training, from starting to sail (Introduction to Sailing) to advanced offshore racing and yacht master. Want to charter a Volvo 60 or Sydney 38 or join a crew racing on similar? We have the yachts for you.
For more information please contact Peter Goldsworthy (Goldy) or Polly Thomas at Getaway Sailing on Ph: (02) 91 811 911 or check out our website
www.getaway-sailing.com.
Mariner Boating HolidaysMariner Boating Holidays is a Sydney based specialist in international and domestic yacht charter. We currently have a number of boats available for the 2009 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. For those of you interested in the more ‘competitive’ side of racing we have a fully equipped racing yacht available.
This Sydney 38 was launched in 2002 and has produced great results in many offshore and inshore races, including overall series winner in the 2006 Coffs Harbour race. Alternatively if you prefer a cruising yacht we have a number of other options available. For more details please contact Trevor Joyce or Lauren White 02 99661244 for full details or email to
info@marinerboating.com.au