Southern Cross

Southern Cross was built in Perth, Western Australia and is made of aluminum, weighing 32 tones with a single 97' high mast. Southern Cross was built to the Americas Cup 12metre rule specification and is 68 feet in length.

If you are after an exciting sailing experience with a smaller group, then Southern Cross is perfect. Southern Cross's conversion to an overnight charter vessel took 2 years and included new cockpits, new coach roof, new diesel engine and cabin fit out downstairs to make her into a comfortable yacht for overnight sailing charters. Southern Cross has single berths and three double berths.

 Southern Cross was Australia's 4th challenge for the America's Cup and the 1st aluminum 12 metre America's Cup Race Yacht in the world.

Southern Cross beat the competing nations to win the right to challenge for the cup against the Americans. Southern Cross provides 3 day 2 night sailing adventures in the Whitsundays. Each trip takes up to 14 guests on the adventure of a lifetime. Guests are welcome to assist sail Southern Cross, including hoisting and trimming sails, or taking the helm to steer her around the islands.

RACING HISTORY: Southern Cross was built for wind conditions of 10 - 18 knots, which is perfect sailing the Whitsunday Islands. 

When Southern Cross competed in the Americas Cup in Newport Rhode Island the races that year were in light conditions of less than 10 knots. 

Southern Cross was successful in defeating the French, Swedish and British challenging syndicates to make it to the final against the USA. 

 

Whitsundays Adventure Sailing .... 3 Full Days and 2 Fun Nights .....!

A typical sailing adventure, you can expect to visit Blue Pearl Bay (Hayman Island), Nara Inlet, Mantaray Bay (Hook Island), Cataran Bay (Border Island), Whitehaven Beach, Cid Harbour (Whitsunday Island).

When you're not sailing, you will have the opportunity to swim with the tropical fish and snorkel the fascination coral reefs. There's also time to explore the beautiful beaches and islands.

Itineraries are flexible to best meet guest needs and prevailing weather conditions.

Southern Cross takes 14 guests and has 2 crew

3 Day and 2 Night Sailing Adventure:

 

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