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Southern Cross Whitsunday |
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Southern
Cross was built
in Perth, Western Australia and is made of aluminum, weighing 32 tones with a single
97' high mast. Southern Cross was built to the Americas Cup
12metre rule specification and is 68 feet in length.
If
you are after an exciting sailing experience with a smaller group, then
Southern Cross is perfect.
Southern Cross's conversion to an overnight
charter vessel took 2 years and included new cockpits, new coach roof,
new diesel engine and cabin fit out downstairs to make her into a comfortable
yacht for overnight sailing charters. Southern Cross has single berths and
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Southern
Cross was Australia's 4th challenge for the America's Cup and the 1st
aluminum 12 metre America's Cup Race Yacht in the world. Southern
Cross beat the competing nations to win the right to challenge for the
cup against the Americans.
Southern Cross provides 3
day 2 night sailing adventures in the Whitsundays. Each trip takes up to
14 guests on the adventure of a lifetime. Guests are welcome to assist
sail Southern Cross, including hoisting and trimming sails, or taking the
helm to steer her around the islands.
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RACING HISTORY:
Southern Cross was built for wind conditions of 10 - 18 knots, which is
perfect sailing the Whitsunday Islands.
When Southern Cross
competed in the Americas Cup in Newport Rhode Island the races that year
were in light conditions of less than 10 knots.
Southern Cross was
successful in defeating the French, Swedish and British challenging
syndicates to make it to the final against the USA.
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What To Bring:
Sunscreen, Hat, Camera,
Swimwear and beach towel, Runners / Sandals, Change of clothes,
jumper or jacket all in one soft carry bag.
What's Included:
- Courtesy bus transfers
to and from you local accommodation to the marina
- Snorkels, masks and
instruction
- Sheets, blankets,
pillows and bath towels
- All meals, freshly
prepared by the crew
- Free Crew T-shirt
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A typical sailing adventure, passengers will
visit a number of locations within the Whitsunday Island Group.
Locations are chosen to maximise enjoyment of
the trip, and almost always include areas such as the northern tip of
Hook Island, normally offering the very best in snorkelling conditions ,
and Whitehaven Beach, one of the premier icons of the Whitsundays.
When
you're not sailing, you will have the opportunity to swim with the
tropical fish and snorkel the fascination coral reefs. |
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There's also time to explore the beautiful
beaches and islands. Itineraries are flexible to best meet
guest needs and prevailing weather conditions. |
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