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Private 40ft Sailing Yacht Charter with Skipper, Docklands Melbourne

Private 40ft Sailing Yacht Charter with Skipper, Docklands Melbourne

Name: Private 40ft Sailing Yacht Charter with Skipper, Docklands Melbourne
Brand: Beneteau
Price: 156 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly

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75% refund within 7 days of your trip

Australia,Victoria,Docklands,Sailing

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Performance-oriented Beneteau First 40.7 set up for skippered sailing, offering an engaging, hands-on sailing experience out of Melbourne’s Docklands.

Trip is run with a professional skipper from an accredited sailing school, giving guests structured guidance and support throughout the sail.

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Owner's Description

Have Boomer, our 40 foot sailing yacht, to yourselves for a private sail on Port Phillip from Docklands. Up to six guests, with your own skipper from Blue Water Sailing School, an IYT accredited sailing school. No sailing experience needed. Take the helm if you'd like a go, or sit back and enjoy the view. Boomer is the yacht we teach on every week, so she's well looked after and set up to sail. Where we go: We leave d'Albora Marina in Victoria Harbour, Docklands, cruise past the city skyline and down the Yarra into Hobsons Bay. Weather permitting, we sail across towards St Kilda and Brighton. Keep an eye out for the seal colony and the occasional little penguin. On a half or full day we can sail to Williamstown for lunch. Trip Options: Private lunch or sunset cruise (2.5 hours): sparkling wine and hot and cold canapés included. Midweek lunches or sunset. Marriage proposal sail (2.5 hours, for two): French champagne, canapés and flowers on board. We help you plan the moment and keep it quiet. Sail & Stay (for two): a sunset sail with bubbles and canapés, then a night on board in Docklands and breakfast in the morning. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights. Skippered charter (half day of about 4 hours, or a full day): your own skipper for a day on the bay. Sail to Williamstown for lunch, learn the ropes or brush up your skills. Tell us which option you'd like when you enquire and we'll send you an offer. What's included: Your skipper, fuel, lifejackets, and wet weather jackets if needed. Food and drinks are included on the cruise, proposal and Sail & Stay options. On skippered charters, bring your own or ask us about catering. Good to Know: Wear soft-soled shoes and bring a warm layer, as it's cooler on the water. You're welcome to bring your own drinks. Please drink responsibly: the skipper may refuse alcohol to anyone who is intoxicated. Weather: If the weather is unsuitable (wet, stormy or especially windy), you can postpone without penalty. Melbourne's weather changes quickly, so we'll look at the forecast with you beforehand and agree together whether to go ahead. If we can't agree, the skipper's decision is final.

Tim

Owner

Capacity: 6 guests

Sailing: Cruising Monohull

Tim

Owner

I'm Tim, principal of Blue Water Sailing School in Docklands, Melbourne, an IYT accredited sailing school. I started the school in 2023 and teach on our 40 foot yacht Boomer most weeks, from first-time sailors through to bareboat skippers, along with coastal passages and sailing trips further afield. Private charters are a chance to share the part of sailing I love most: getting out of the city and onto Port Phillip, with the skyline behind you and the wind doing the work. Whether it's a sunset cruise, a proposal or a day sailing to Williamstown for lunch, I look after the boat and the plan so you can relax, or take the helm and learn a little if you'd like. I've also written navigation and COLREGS books for Australian sailors.

Features & Details

Beneteau
First 40.7
Capacity: 6 people max

Safety Equipment

Anchor & Rode

Bilge Pumps

EPIBRS

Fire Extinguishers

First Aid Kit

Flares

Life Jackets (7)

Life Rafts

Lifebuoys

Navigation Lights

Sound Signals

VHF Radio

Operating Equipment

Autopilot

GPS ChartPlotter

Guest Amenities

Berths (6)

Cabins (3)

Fridge

Stove

Toilets (1)

Leisure & Entertainment Equipment

Bluetooth

Sound System

Departure Location

The boat's approximate location on a map

You’ll get helpful information for your departure after your booking is confirmed.

Street Address For Arrival

Victoria Harbour Promenade

Docklands, Victoria, 3008

Australia

Departure Location

Same as Street Address

Cancellation Policy

75% refund of offer amount up to 7 days prior.

Additional Terms & Information

WEATHER: If the weather is unsuitable (wet, stormy or especially windy), you can postpone or cancel without penalty and we'll refund you in full. We'll look at the forecast with you beforehand and agree whether to go ahead. If we can't agree, the skipper's decision is final either way, and we'll always act reasonably. OTHER CANCELLATIONS: 75% refund if you cancel 7 or more days before your trip. Within 7 days there is no refund, but we'll give you a voucher for half the booking value, valid for three years. One free date change with 7 or more days' notice, subject to availability. ON THE DAY: If conditions change and we have to cut the trip short, we'll offer a credit if significant time is lost. Trips start at the booked time; if you're late, we may not be able to extend. SAFETY: Maximum six guests. Everyone follows the skipper's safety instructions and wears a lifejacket when asked. Please drink responsibly: the skipper may refuse alcohol or end the trip if anyone is intoxicated or unsafe. SAIL & STAY: The yacht stays in the marina overnight. Check-out is 9am.