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Destinations: Australia | Fiji | New Zealand | Vanuatu | South Pacific | NSW | QLD | NT | WA
Yachts: Awen | Sea Breeze III | Silver Fern | Te Kaihōpara

Set sail aboard one of three exceptional yachts and explore the stunning New South Wales coastline and offshore islands. Embark on an expedition to Middleton Reef, Elizabeth Reef, Balls Pyramid, and Lord Howe Island, take on the legendary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, or experience a coastal passage from the Gold Coast to Sydney. Whatever your passion, there’s an adventure waiting for you. Full training is provided, and sailors of all ages and experience levels are welcome to join the crew.


Gold Coast to Pittwater | Coastal Passage

6 Nights | 368nm
Yacht: Awen
Options: Single Berth

The Gold Coast to Pittwater Passage is an exhilarating 368 nautical-mile journey along the stunning Queensland and New South Wales coastlines. Starting from the Gold Coast’s, Southport Yacht Club and heading down the Queensland Coast, and New South Wales Coast to Pittwater.


Gold Coast to Sydney | Coastal Passage

6 Nights | 380nm
Yacht: Awen
Options: Single Berth

The Gold Coast to Sydney Passage is a 380-nautical-mile adventure showcasing the stunning beauty and challenges of Australia’s eastern coastline. Departing from the vibrant Southport Yacht Club on the Gold Coast, this voyage heads south along Queensland’s iconic beaches and into New South Wales’ dramatic coastal landscapes, culminating at Gladesville Marina in Sydney Harbour.


Gold Coast to Sydney | Ocean Expedition

10 Nights | 820nm
Yacht: Silver Fern
Options: Single Berth | Cabin

This offshore passage is a 820nm expedition from Southport on the sunny Queensland Gold Coast, to Middleton and Elizabeth Reef’s, 300nm to the east, Lord Howe Island 100nm to the south, Balls Pyramid and finally 420nm to Sydney; Australia’s home of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race.


Pittwater to Coffs Race | Coastal Passage

6 Nights | 240nm
Yacht: Awen
Options: Single Berth

The 2025 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race continues its legacy as one of Australia’s premier offshore sailing events. This iconic 240-nautical-mile race offers a thrilling challenge for sailors, blending adrenaline-pumping competition with the natural beauty of the New South Wales coastline.

 

Port Stephens to Gold Coast | Coastal Passage

5 Nights | 310nm
Yacht: Awen
Options: Single Berth

The Port Stephens to Gold Coast Passage is an exhilarating 310 nautical-mile journey along the stunning New South Wales and Queensland coastlines. Starting from the Anchorage Marina in Port Stephens and heading north up the New South Wales Coast to the Southport Yacht Club in Queensland.


Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

8 Nights | 630nm
Yacht: Silver Fern
Options: Single Berth

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Race is one of the toughest and most respected ocean races in the world. It’s the only major race that starts in a harbour, takes in a passage and finishes in a river. This will be the 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, with a fleet in excess of 100 yachts expected.


Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

6 Nights | 630nm
Yacht: Awen
Options: Single Berth

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Race is one of the toughest and most respected ocean races in the world. It’s the only major race that starts in a harbour, takes in a passage and finishes in a river. This will be the 82nd edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, with a fleet in excess of 100 yachts expected..


Sail Port Stephens | Sailing Regatta

6 Nights
Yacht: Awen
Options: Regatta Crew

Set sail for adventure at the annual Sail Port Stephens Regatta, a premier sailing event hosted at the beautiful Anchorage Marina. This vibrant regatta showcases three exhilarating days of IRC passage racing through the stunning waters and breathtaking offshore islands of Port Stephens.


Sydney to Gold Coast Yacht Race

7 Nights | 384nm
Yacht: Awen
Options: Single Berth

The Sydney to Gold Coast Yacht Race is one of Australia’s premier offshore sailing events, offering competitors an exhilarating 384-nautical-mile journey along the stunning New South Wales and Queensland coastlines.


Sydney to Noumea Ocean Race

10 Nights | 1,064nm
Yacht: Awen
Options: Single Berth

Set sail on an epic 1,064-nautical-mile blue water classic from Sydney to Nouméa, New Caledonia. This premier ocean race is a true test of endurance, strategy, and seamanship, taking crews from the rugged coastline of Australia across the Tasman and Coral Seas to the tropical paradise of Nouméa.


Sydney to Southport
Australian Expedition-Passage

21 Nights | 820 Nm
Yachts: Silver Fern, Te Kaihōpara
Options: Single Berth | Cabin

Embark on an exceptional 21-day sailing adventure, navigating the stunning eastern coastline of Australia. From the iconic harbour of Sydney to Balls Pyramid, Lord Howe Island, Elizabeth and Middleton Reef’s and the golden shores of Southport, prepare to hoist the sails and set off on a journey rich with scenic beauty and unique wildlife.


Trans-Tasman Sydney Auckland Yacht Race

15 Nights | 1,270nm
Yacht: Awen
Options: Single Berth

For just the second time in decades we will see a fully crewed Category 1 yacht race from Australia to New Zealand. The race will start on Sydney Harbour and finish in the Auckland Harbour. This challenging race is open to offshore cruising and racing yachts in the IRC and PHS divisions.


Twin-Reefs Bootcamp | Training Passage

9 Nights | 830nm
Yacht: Awen
Options: Single Berth

Embark on an unparalleled offshore sailing adventure with our 820-nautical-mile offshore training camp, designed for sailors eager to elevate their racing and seamanship skills. This comprehensive program combines starts with an intensive and exhilarating 300nm voyage from the Gold Coast into the Tasman Sea, rounding Middleton and Elizabeth Reef’s, culminating in a debrief and celebratory dinner after finishing in Sydney.