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Outback with a difference! Remote with lots of water

For those of you that can only manage a few days break over the summer I have a great idea for a getaway – one that we took advantage of ourselves just last summer.

A few of us got together and hired a catamaran from “Millennium Cat Sailing Charters” and sailed around Moreton Bay, mooring off Tangalooma Resort and exploring Moreton Island (Brisbane’s best keep secret).

We chose a Catamaran because not all the “crew” (i.e. me) were sea-dogs and a Catamaran is as stable as it gets in the water.

You can put your Chardy or coffee down on the table without fear of spillage in all but the roughest seas (Moreton Bay is great like that).

We spent the week snorkeling the crystal clear waters off the wrecks at Tangalooma and Bullwar, sailing, fishing and sightseeing. We saw Dolphins, Turtles, Dugongs, Whales, Squid (calamari) and thousands of colorful aquarium type fish.

The evenings aboard the Cat were magic – bbq’s on the deck with the lights of Tangalooma in the background watching the dolphins frolic in the warm waters and listening to the sounds of gentle waves lapping the boat.

About the Catamaran:

Millennium Cat is a Seawind 1000 Catamaran, Australia's most popular sailing catamaran - very solid & comfortable - easy to sail.

She has 2 x 20HP Honda engines, electric anchor winch, and all the mod cons.

Up to 10 people can share this fantastic bareboat experience - there are 4 double cabins plus the saloon table drops down to create a huge double bed - sheets, towels & pillows are provided - just bring your swimmers & beach towel.

A fully equipped galley has a gas cooktop/griller, oven, fridge & freezer - all plates, cutlery, glasses - you bring your own food & drinks.

The Bathroom has a flush toilet, vanity, hot and cold fresh water shower.

Large Saloon has seating for 10 people and flows out to a large Deck area with a gas BBQ & more seating - huge esky too!

All the mod cons - GPS Plotter Navigation, Auto pilot, wind & depth instruments, Dual Helms, VHF Radio, CD Stereo, HD LCD TV with DVD - excellent local Brisbane TV reception.

Some Ideas for Charter.....

Weekend Getaway Specials

Early boarding Friday afternoon, night in Marina, maybe visit some of the many fine Restaurants available in Manly.
Head off early Saturday
Return by 4 pm Sunday afternoon

Seven Day Adventure Special

Early boarding Friday afternoon, night in Marina, great Restaurants in Manly
Head off early Saturday
Return by Friday 4pm

Skipper accompanying for instruction based on an hourly rate.

Skippered Day Trips for up to 20 passengers available:

For Skippered Group day trips .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at Millennium Cat Sailing Charters for a quote based on your requirements, catering, numbers etc.

 

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October 31 2011