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Southwinds Yacht Charter (Manly Sailing)
Sydney Harbour sailing aboard Southwinds, a 1950 Huon pine classic yacht run by Manly Sailing, with harbour cruises, hands-on sails and private charters.
Manly · NSW · 0 reviewed vessels
About Southwinds Yacht Charter (Manly Sailing)
Southwinds is a classic timber yacht designed by Sir Robert Clarke and built in 1950, with Huon pine planking on spotted gum frames and a teak deck. She is owned and managed by Manly Sailing, which runs a sailing school and watersports centre from Manly Yacht Club. Cruises depart Rowntree's Wharf at Barangaroo and Manly Sailing, and other pick-ups can be arranged.
The public program includes a two-hour luxury harbour cruise, a 2.5-hour Try Yachting sail where guests help sail the boat, and a harbour sail with dinner at a Manly Cove beach. Southwinds also takes private charters of two hours or more, sail-and-stay overnights, corporate events and photo shoots, and Manly Sailing offers learn-to-sail courses, kids' programs and boat licence courses.
It suits people who want the feel of a traditional wooden yacht, small groups on shared sails, and anyone keen to try hands-on sailing. Guest numbers differ by experience, so check the cap and departure wharf when booking.
At a glance
Charter options from Southwinds Yacht Charter (Manly Sailing)
- Catamarans
- Not verified
- Monohulls
- Yes
- Trimarans
- No
- Bareboat charter
- Not verified
- Skippered charter
- Yes
- Fully crewed
- Not verified
- Day sailing
- Yes
- Overnight charter
- Yes
- Multi-day charter
- Not verified
- Training charter
- Yes
- Corporate or groups
- Yes
- Racing charter
- No
- Family friendly
- Yes
- Beginner friendly
- Yes
- Accessibility features
- Not verified
- Pet friendly
- Not verified
Operating areas: Sydney Harbour, Manly Cove, Barangaroo
Minimum duration: 2 hours
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