You will be sailing in a Sydney to Hobart race maxi - really sailing - and on one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. The three hours takes in most of Hobart's large sheltered harbour. See Hobart at its best, with stunning views of the city, Mt. Wellington and the surrounding forests and hills that make up this most picturesque of cities. You might even see penguins, dolphins or seals (regular visitors), and sometimes even whales and orca. Grind the winches, take a turn on the helm or relax and enjoy the experience. Delicious local treats will be served for morning or afternoon tea (included in the price,) and local wines and beer are available at regular bar prices. The skipper and crew are all experienced professionals with plenty of stories of the high seas and a wealth of local knowledge to share.
Posted By : Christine_L
Great experience. Had all conditions from calm to 30 knot gusts. Yacht was so stable, despite leaning heavily with the strong breeze. Skipper made us all feel very safe. Scones, cheese and dips were a nice touch. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29 06:46:11 
Posted By : Ed_R
Words really are not sufficient enough to describe what a wonderful sailing experience we enjoyed on the Derwent River with Mark & his crew Grant and son Emmet. We were treated as family from the moment we stepped up to board the yacht Helsal IV to join in the sail with other participants. Mark‘s relaxed, friendly and extremely competent manner allowed us to embrace the change in the power of the wind variants. The crew had us laughing throughout the sail with their casual banter which put a unique spin on Mark’s very knowledgeable descriptions of the history of the harbour and surrounding areas……and to cap it all off homemade scones were beautiful along with local cheeses and locally made (with love) quince jam….my husband had an exceptional time as hasn’t had the opportunity to take the helm of a yacht this size for 50 years…… Merci guys 10/10………..Helen & Eddie Rouget, Mooloolaba.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 04:10:12
Posted By : 734clareh
Amazing morning, crew were wonderful and I even got to steer! Scones and cheese were delicious. So much fun! Great value for a fabulous experience
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Posted On : 2024-04-21 08:37:59 
Posted By : tanyalY9496VD
The yacht trip was an exceptional experience that we had. It was a very scenic journey around Hobart. I would also like to express my gratitude to Mark and Christine for taking us around and showing us the sights.
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Posted On : 2024-04-15 22:35:20
Posted By : 946PatriciaM
My wife and I had a fantastic time on board Helsal. Before our trip, Mark was extremely accommodating regarding dates and booking changes. On the trip our skipper, Barry, and crew, Christina and Negala, allowed us to do as much or little as we liked including steering and hoisting sails. We had freshly baked scones soon after setting off and a cheese platter later. During the trip we saw seals and plenty of bird life. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
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Posted On : 2024-04-15 07:26:05
Posted By : Dean_H
Mark ( skipper owner) his deckhand, great laugh , knowledge and company
Thanks guys
Absolutely brilliant
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Posted On : 2024-04-05 16:16:54
Posted By : 236haroldh
Baz and his crew, Christina and Grant, assisted by good weather and winds, provided us with a fabulous sailing experience. My wife needed assistance getting on and off the boat and they willingly provided it. I was able to get a “shot of a lifetime” photo of me helming a Sydney to Hobart yacht. The complimentary scones and cheese and biscuits were an added bonus. Baz showed us where we crossed the finish line of the Sydney to Hobart and all future finishes will have a special meaning as a result. Thanks for a wonderful experience.
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Posted On : 2024-03-22 06:49:21
Posted By : Mary D
I would highly recommend the afternoon sailing trip to anyone looking for a fun but relaxing activity. Mark did an amazing job of making it a memorable experience. He showed us different landmarks around Hobart and even let us steer the boat. Christina and Ruby, his crew, did a great job as well. The snacks were delicious and it was the perfect way to spend an afternoon. It was a small group so felt intimate and was a great value for the money. Perfect way to spend an afternoon.
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Posted On : 2024-03-14 03:58:32
Posted By : sallyamandaf
Great day out on a beautiful yacht with lovely crew and other people. Would highly recommend. My only criticism is for TripAdvisor as we needed to change our booking. No one responded to my message
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Posted On : 2024-03-13 18:08:11
Posted By : Erin_R
This has been one of my top experience of Tasmania, not just being on my first time on a sail boat, but the crew were relaxed, funny and give out historical knowledge as well as local knowledge from mark our captain...growning up in the oceans of Tasmania. We had a great group of people that were in our tour that made the experience feel like a day on the water with friends. Definitely would recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-02-28 01:09:52
