Whitsunday Yacht Charter Guide
The Whitsunday Islands lie on the North East Coast of Australia, just over an hours flight north of Brisbane. Seventy-four islands lie in waters protected from the ocean by the outer Great Barrier Reef. Most of the Islands have national park status with controlled development allowing a healthy balance of resorts and tourist activities. The weather here is tropical and temperatures range to the moderate winter climates of 20 to 24 degrees to the summer temperature of 24 to 30 degrees, the waters remain at a constant 20 to 22 degrees. The cruising grounds offer an almost infinite number of anchorages with some of the most spectacular beaches set against an aquamarine sea, full of marine life.The sailing is line of sight over short distances with good winds to enjoy. On shore beyond the white sand adventure inland on one of the many spectacular walks through the national parks. If its lively entertainment you are looking for there are many resorts that cater for day trip tourists as well as the mainland stopover of Airlie beach.
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About Yacht Charters in the Whitsunday Islands
THE WHITSUNDAYS, The most popular charter yacht cruising grounds in Australia are within the Whitsundays Marine Park beside the sun-drenched coast of North Queensland. The Whitsundays offer some of the most sheltered waterways in the South Pacific for charter cruising and sailing. These islands are renowned for their lush rainforest, sandy deserted beaches, and spectacular fringing reefs. Clear, warm waters entice you to explore the superb coral kingdom and marine life beneath.
The Whitsundays offer something for everyone. Slip away to uninhabited islands for lazy days, or if you hear the dance floor calling, set sail for the bright lights of an island resort. Secluded anchorages are seldom more than thirty minutes apart and discovering them on a yacht charter is the answer to anybody's dream.
Climate
Lying in the tropics, and cooled by the tradewinds for most of the year, the Whitsundays have an excellent climate. Seasons tend to be dictated by school holidays rather than weather, so some of the best sailing can be found in the off-peak periods.
Summers (Dec- March) are warm and humid with frequent rain showers and winters (June- September) are said by many to be the perfect climate - warm by day and cool by night. The tradewinds usually blow slightly stronger from May to August. July is the coolest month, and January the warmest. Cyclones if they do occur are most common between February and March. Good anchorages are plentiful and varied. January - March is the 'wet' season March - May are the windiest months August - September are the driest months Late September - early November onwards the trade winds abate and some say this is the best cruising weather in the Whitsundays At any time of year, you can almost always be assured of having enough wind for a pleasant sail, with flat calm days occurring less than 5 per cent of the time.
Our Charter Services
SAIL CONNECTIONS will match the right vessel to suit your budget and level of comfort. We'll assist you with our local knowledge, sailing itineraries and onshore connections, to ensure you get the best from your Whitsunday sailing holiday.
On a sailing holiday in the Whitsundays you can enjoy the freedom to make your own itinerary as the mood takes. While experienced sailors can sail 'bareboat' themselves, you don't have to be a sailor to have the holiday of a lifetime. ANYBODY CAN DO IT – we’ll provide a skipper to take responsibility for your yacht, and / or a cook to provide your meals. You can be as relaxed or adventurous as you like and participate in the sailing or just soak up the ambience
SAIL CONNECTIONS services in the Whitsundays include assisting with planning itineraries tailored to your needs. We'll tell you about favourite anchorages, restaurants and places to explore. Our travel department can advise on your flights, transfers and accommodation before and after your charter, to ensure you make your best holiday connections to your yacht.
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