AUCKLAND
SAILING
America’s
Cup Sailing Experience
NZL 40 & NZL 41
Join us for an unforgettable two hours sailing. A unique opportunity
to participate as crew on an actual America’s Cup yacht.
Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or simply sit back
and enjoy the ride as we sail the beautiful Waitemata Harbour.
The America’s
Cup is the world’s oldest and most prestigious sporting trophy
and ultimate yachting regatta. Usually the domain of billionaires
and elite professional yachties, NZL 40 and NZL 41 offer the unique
opportunity for everyone to participate sailing on these grand
prix racing machines.
With the America’s
Cup being sailed here in 2000 and 2003, no trip is complete without
experiencing the real Auckland, ‘City of Sails’.
Two hour
sailing experience:
America’s
Cup Match Racing
NZL 40 & NZL 41
For the ultimate thrill join the crew and participate match racing
America’s Cup style. Your three hour experience begins in the
Viaduct Harbour where you will meet the crew and go through a short
race and safety briefing. The yachts then depart the Viaduct Harbour
and after a period of practice, the action really starts, when we
line up in the pre-start and compete head to head. Sailings subject
to weather and minimum numbers apply. No experience necessary.
Three hour
Match Race:
- Participate
as crew or sit back and relax
- No experience
necessary
- Sailings
twice a week (October to April)
Prices:
- Adults $195
- Children
$175
- Trip Duration
3 hours
- Departs Viaduct
Harbour twice a week (October to April)
BAY
OF ISLANDS SAILING
On the Edge
The Ultimate Day Sail in the Bay
An opportunity
to experience the exhilarating ride aboard this impressive high
performance catamaran, sailing the Bay of Islands.
Amazing photo
opportunities and the chance to view abundant sea life, an absolute
must for any visitor to the Bay.
Ride on the forward trampoline and enjoy the sensation of this amazing
catamaran. You may even have the chance to view dolphins riding
the bow wave of the yacht.
At lunchtime,
anchor at one of the idyllic islands where a traditional kiwi barbeque
is provided, often commented on as being the best lunch in the Bay.
Passengers can go ashore and participate in some great island activities,
swimming, snorkeling, nature walks, or simply kick back and enjoy
the island atmosphere.
Features
- Ample cover
to shelter from the weather
- Hearty lunch
onboard and fully licensed bar
- Island stopover
with activities, snorkeling, swimming, exploring, sunbathing,
kayaking
- Participate
in sailing New Zealand’s fastest commercial sailing cat capable
of speeds in excess of 30 knots
Please note:
- Bring swimming
gear and sunscreen
- Wet weather
jackets provided
- Please report
15 minutes prior to departure
- Sense of
adventure required, no sailing experience necessary
Prices:
- Adults NZ$115
- Children
NZ$79
- Trip Duration
(Approx) 6.5 hours
- Departs Paihia
9.45am
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