Whitsunday Sailing on British Defender
Southern Cross Sailing Adventures
2 Day/2 Night
This is an 83ft Whitbread Around the World Maxi campaigned by the British Armed Services during the 1989/90 Around the World race. British Defender is a high tech Ocean Racing Maxi, with a huge mast at 115ft. The deck is covered with a myriad of winches & deck gear that allows for high action sailing.
The yacht was named by The Duke of Edinburgh on the Thames River and was the prestigious winner of the 2001 and 2004 Whitsunday Fun Race.
Southern Cross Sailing Adventures
Australian Tall Ships and Southern Cross Sailing have been providing 2 to 6 day sailing tours around the Whitsunday Islands since 1985. Guests can choose from ex Maxi Racing Yachts to Tall Ships to a Deluxe Schooner. Along with the sailing, tours include time to snorkel on Coral Reefs teeming with marine life, guided island bush walks to lookouts which offer amazing photo opportunities, a visit to the world famous Whitehaven Beach. Tours are Eco Certified and along the way the crew will provide an interpretive insight into the history and makeup of this World Heritage Listed Area.
Information
All sailing tours on British Defender includes:
- Services of captain and crew.
- All meals (including special diets).
- Snorkel gear and instruction.
- Linen with bath towel.
- Local marina transfers to/from Airlie Beach.
Accommodation on British Defender is:
- Double berth or, single bunk.
