A Taste of Sailing on Broken Bay

Central Coast
Activity Code HBYC101

Highlights

  • Experience a 3 hour sailing adventure with an experienced and friendly skipper
  • Sit back and relax while viewing the hidden bays of the Hawkesbury River or take the helm and man the sails with the guidance of your skipper
  • Enjoy a complimentary gourmet cheese platter

Overview

Join in with others to enjoy a fantastic taste of sailing on fabulous Broken Bay. Explore the delights of the Brisbane Waters and Hawkesbury River only 1.5 hrs north of Sydney. We depart from Hardys Bay - a sleepy bayside village surrounded by national parks and secluded beaches.

Your sailing experience will include 3 hours of sailing with an experienced and friendly skipper as well as a gourmet cheese platter. Please feel free to bring along something to drink.

Sit back and relax or take the helm and man the sails, as your skipper guides you to some of the most scenic bays and inlets on the NSW coast. A novice or old salty this sailing experience will have the wind in your hair, salt on your skin and you salivating for more!

Departing from Hardys Bay your skipper will navigate you safely past half tide rocks and out onto Broken Bay past secluded Lobster Beach and romantic Iron Ladder stopping for a swim from the transom if you wish.

Enjoy a taste of Blue Water sailing before heading around Lion Island a protected fairy penguin rookery before touching on the opening to the Hawkesbury River. You will then sail your way back into the channel before heading back into Hardys Bay.

This sailing experience is also great for those wanting a few tips on sailing tuition or wanting to get a few hours under their belt for 'skipper yourself' charters.

Prices are per person please feel free to bring along your favourite beverage and enjoy a complimentary gourmet cheese platter.

Additional Information:

If you'd like to book for any dates that are showing as unavailable, please call GoDo on 1300 46 36 48, as most days are available, however we require a minimum group size of 4 people.

Our taste of sailing experience takes place on a Sunday unless you have a group size of 4 or more.

Departure times will vary depending on the tide. Please check your confirmation email for departure times.

No sailing experience is necessary however reasonable levels of manouverability are required for passengers to make their way safely around on deck and below deck.

The 3 hrs on board includes some motoring through the channel. Blue Water sailing on Broken Bay is flexible depending on customer preference for swimming etc.

Our skippers are qualified Coxswains. Sailing experiences may be postponed due to unfavourable weather conditions. The hirer acknowledges that the act of sailing may carry with it certain dangers and that the supplier will not be liable for any personal injury or damages to property suffered.

Location

  • Killcare (Central Coast - New South Wales)

Hardys Bay is approximately 1.5hrs north of Sydney at the southern end of the Central Coast region of NSW. The sailing activity takes place on the Brisbane Waters, Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River or Pittwater depending on conditions. Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.

What's Included

  • Cheese tasting
  • Instructor

Not Included

  • Drinks

Additional Info

  • Maximum participants: 10
  • Comfortable, casual clothes
  • Non marking soft soled shoes

Changes and Cancellations Policy

The cancellation policy for this activity is as follows:

  • Cancellations notified 30 days or more prior to activity date » full refund is given by activity supplier;
  • Cancellations notified 8 days or more (but less than 30 days) prior to activity date » 50% refund is given by activity supplier;
  • Cancellations notified less than 8 days prior to activity date » no refund is given by activity supplier.

If you do not attend at the agreed date, time and place you may not be entitled to any refund by the activity supplier.

Contact Us

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Booking Insurance

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