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1 Hour Scenic Cruise

The Broadwater cruise always provides an exiting spectacle of water activities, together with the views of the mountains and the Surfers Paradise skyling. With a complimentary glass of Champagne in hand, you can sit on our spacious foredeck and relax.

2 Hour Sunset Cruise

On our sunset cruise you will watch a spectacular sunset, while the Surfers Paradise high-rise buildings begin to light up in the dusk. The Broadwater always provides an exiting spectacle of activities, together with the views of the mountains and the Surfers Paradise skyline. In the evening passengers can sit on our spacious foredeck and watch a spectacular sunset over the water. With a complimentary glass of Champagne in hand and enjoying the seafood nibbles, you can sit on our spacious foredeck.

3-Hour Luxury Saturday Cruise

Come sailing. Welcome aboard. This brand new Seawind catamaran has a fully equipped galley and two toilets. Whether you want to indulge in a sightseeing cruise or simply spend time away with friends and colleagues, sailing is an enriching and tranquil pastime. See cheeky seals, playful dolphins, the South Channel Fort and Lighthouse, the Quarantine Station at Point Nepean and the Portsea cliff-top mansions.

3-Hour Luxury Saturday Cruise

Come sailing. Welcome aboard. This brand new Seawind catamaran has a fully equipped galley and two toilets. Whether you want to indulge in a sightseeing cruise or simply spend time away with friends and colleagues, sailing is an enriching and tranquil pastime. See cheeky seals, playful dolphins, the South Channel Fort and Lighthouse, the Quarantine Station at Point Nepean and the Portsea cliff-top mansions.

6-Hour Luxury Sailing Cruise

Come Sailing Welcome Aboard and Enjoy The yacht has two private cabins, refrigerator, fully equipped galley, hot showers and a toilet. Perfect for corporate team building or even just a romantic cruise See cheeky seals, playful dolphins, the South Channel Fort and Lighthouse, Queenscliff, the Quarantine Station at Point Nepean, the Portsea cliff-top mansions. Cruises are professionally skippered. BYO lunch or we can cater.

6-Hour Luxury Sailing Cruise

Come Sailing Welcome Aboard and Enjoy The yacht has two private cabins, refrigerator, fully equipped galley, hot showers and a toilet. Perfect for corporate team building or even just a romantic cruise See cheeky seals, playful dolphins, the South Channel Fort and Lighthouse, Queenscliff, the Quarantine Station at Point Nepean, the Portsea cliff-top mansions. Cruises are professionally skippered. BYO lunch or we can cater.

A Taste of Sailing

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.

Abseiling Forward Run

Rap jumping is forward abseiling ? it?s just like running face-first down the side of a building. Unlike Spiderman, however, you?ll be strapped in safely and holding onto a rope. Rap jumping, or rappelling, was originally used in the Australian military, enabling soldiers to descend face-first down a cliff in order to see where they were going. Today it is rarely used, but this abseiling run will give you the chance to participate in this breathtaking experience safely and under the supervision of an expert. On the day of your rappelling experience, you?ll be met by your expert guides in the heart of Melbourne. Once here, you?ll be required to complete the necessary paperwork and before long, you?ll be heading to the top of a 7-storey-high vertical building to prepare for your rappel. When it?s finally your turn to sail down the wall, your guide will attach you to the necessary safety equipment. Before long you?ll be teetering over the edge of a sheer vertical surface, with nothing but your courage and the faraway ground in front of you! Two jumps are included in this experience and cameras are welcome. You will be able to take photos from the top of the building or from the ground. Rap jumping follows the strictest guidelines in safety procedures and you will be fully instructed and provided with all the approved equipment and descending gear on the day. A marshal controls the safety from the top of the building and a brake person controls the bottom of the building, ensuring a perfectly safe rappel. All you have to do is muster your sense of adventure and live out your superhero fantasies as you advance on this thrilling descent, headlong to meet the ground.

Abseiling and Rockclimbing Day

Discover the fun and excitement of abseiling and rock climbing on the scenic peaks close to Melbourne. Step over the edge. Enjoy the thrill of sailing down the rock face. Take on the mountain and rock climb your way to the top of the cliffs. Accept all the challenges of this one-day rock climbing abseiling adventure. This introductory day is specifically designed for beginners, our friendly, professional guides are trained specialists in their field and will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and equipment to ensure your success.

Adventure Sailing To Moreton Bay ? Full Day

Your sailing day starts by meeting up with the crew and fellow passengers at 7.15am before boarding the yacht. The yacht itself has a fascinating past, with major achievements including sailing around the world several times, winning the Sydney to Hobart race 4 times and other major titles. In addition it has also been involved in scientific expeditions to the Antarctic. During the 3 hour sail to your island destination you will experience the exhilaration of sailing, while you check out the amazing photo gallery aboard the yacht and enjoy morning tea. Once on the island, you can participate in a number of fun activities including sand boarding, snorkelling or simply relax and enjoy the uncrowded beaches. Lunch will be served and the yacht is fully licensed (if you'd like a drop of the good stuff!) Afternoon tea on your return is also included.

The History of Sailing

Sailing has been credited as one of the most important inventions to assist in the growth of the human race as we know it.

One of the earliest records of sailing was the painting of a vessel displaying at sail printed on an ancient Egyptian vase. Historians believe the vase is from 3500BC.

Since that time, the sail has enabled humans to commute over large masses of water without the use of massive manpower.

Many of the historic ships used hundreds, even thousands of rowers and paddles to propel their vessel to distant lands to trade and conquer the indigenous cultures.

The use of sails became frequent in the 13th Century when merchant ships traveled between Europe and Africa.

With the improved design of ships and a better understanding of the power of the sail, explorers set off on adventures aiming to discover new land masses. The skill of these sailors was amazing. No GPS, no compass, no maps - just a sense of adventure and the stars above.

In the second half of the 15th Century, a man by the name of Christopher Columbus set off on a journey that would not have been possible without a sail. He discovered the New World (two new continents) and from this achievement, many other explorers gained the confidence to explore further from traditional home bases.

Captain James Cook famously discovered Australia in 1770 in his sail powered ship, the Endeavour.

From this point on, sailing became common throughout the world.

It continued until the industrial revolution when engines exploded on to the market and provided a new form of power for ships.

Today, sailing still has a massive presence. The America's Cup and the Sydney to Hobart race are some of the biggest events on the sailing calendar.   © MAS 2007

Australia II Wins 1983 America's Cup

Australian's are mad about sport and it comes as no surprise that our nation comes together to support our sporting stars.

Events that inspired Australians to come together a cheer our sporting stars will go down in our folk law. People always talk about where they were when Cathy Freeman's won at the 2000 Olympics, Michael Bevan hitting a four against the West Indies of the last ball to win a one Day International, beating Uruguay to qualify for the recent soccer Word Cup, the announcement that Sydney had won the rights to host the 2000 Olympics and Pat Rafter in the final of the US Open. The list goes on.

It is quite a surprise that a sport that isn't in the mainstream put Australia on the international sporting map.

In 1983, Australia II won the America's Cup. Who would of thought a victory in a yacht race would be the catalyst for one the biggest parties in Australian history.

No one had beaten the Americans. From 1852 until 1983, the silverware stayed in New York.

That all changed when Australian Ben Lexcen designed the mysterious keel. Skipper of Australia II, John Bertrand, easily beat the American competition and this was a cause of huge delight.

To attest to the hysteria the victory caused in Australia, Prime Minister a the time, Bob Hawke, infamously announced to the Nation whilst allegedly under the influence of a few beers that, "anyone who fired their employees for not turning up to work on time was a bum!"

In a 2006 poll conducted by the ABC on the top sporting moments in Australia's history, the 1983 America's Cup victory was rated the best.   © MAS 2007