Our mission: To sail with everyday people to rare and remote places, to participate with passion in ocean races and adventures and undertake expeditions we’ll remember and treasure, for the rest of their lives.
Join us onboard the 60 - 72 foot sailing yachts; Awen, Silver Fern and Te Kaihōpara or the 105-foot Superyacht, Sea Breeze III, for the adventure of a lifetime. We take people sailing! We offer more than 80 different cruises, expeditions, ocean passages, races and regattas every year, across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Full training is provided on the sailing adventures or just relax in a deck chair on our 105 foot superyacht.
Top countries
Vanuatu
Australia
New Zealand
Fiji
Top Destinations
Vanuatu
Hauraki Gulf
Tonga
French polynesia
Queensland
Bay of Islands
northern territory / WA
Tasmania
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Yasawa Islands
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Top events
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
Yasawa Islands Expedition
South West Tasmania
Around Australia
Top Categories
sailing & motor Cruising
Ocean passages
High performance racing
Remote Expeditions
Our yachts
IMOCA Open 60
72 foot Birdsall/Bakewell-White Sloop
72 foot Don Brooke Ketch
favourite activities
Coastal exploring
cultural excursions
Snorkelling
Adventures ashore
Kayaking
Swimming
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Sea Breeze III
Available from 2 hours to 2 weeks for 10 - 99 guests
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Testimonials
John Geange - Retired
I thoroughly enjoyed my time on Silver Fern at Hamilton Island Race Week. I had an enjoyable time on the water, I learned by doing my job and observing everything that was happening around me. David is very thorough in his preparation & communication with all crew members. Read more
Heather McIntyre - Research Assistant
I have sailed with David Hows on two Ocean Sailing Expeditions and highly recommend him to anyone who loves a sailing adventure. David is an excellent skipper and his easy manner sets the tone for a great experience, while his sailing expertise cannot be matched. Read more
Phil Thompson - Director
I have had pleasure of sailing with David Hows and Silver Fern now on two occasions; New Zealand to Fiji and Fiji to Vanuatu and can honestly say that if this is something that you have thought about or is a bucket list idea you have, you want to go and experience this with these guys. Read more
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Professionally managed and operated
Ocean Sailing Expeditions adheres to international maritime safety standards by operating our sailing vessels: Awen, Silver Fern and Te Kaihōpara are in “Unlimited Commercial or Cat 0 Survey” under Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) or the Maritime and Coastguard Association (MCA). Sea Breeze III is in survey with Maritime New Zealand. We also hold permits and obtain the required approvals to operate in the various marine parks, world heritage environments and protected fiords we visit. We aspire to make an impact every day by strengthening the communities, protecting nature and wildlife, and preserving the cultural riches of the areas we operate in. We are members of Sustainable Travel International and the Adventure Travel Trade Association. We report live weather at sea daily, to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s as members of the Volunteer Observing Ship (VOS) Fleet.
