Now you are actually here in beautiful Airlie Beach, Queensland… gateway to the wonderful Whitsunday Islands. It’s time to get you ready for your bareboat experience.

Your briefing session

Let’s get started
Briefs commence at 8.30am on first day of charter.

On arrival you will undergo a comprehensive 4-hour briefing on your vessel, the area, anchorages, navigational and safety aspects of your holiday. We assist planning your itinerary and then take you on a familiarisation sail.

Late arrivals
Any late arrivals after 10am on first day of charter will need to stay overnight at Coral Sea Marina with relevant berthing fee charged. Your briefing sessions will be rebooked to commence at 8.30am the following day.

Charter Yachts Australia Briefing Session

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Bareboat Training in the Whitsundays

Daily Cruising Period & Radio Schedules
Marine Park regulations, dictate vessels to operate from 8:25am – 3pm daily. It is a requirement, for safety reasons, that you are anchored by 4pm each day.

We conduct twice daily radio schedules (“scheds”) to keep you informed of current weather conditions and log your daily movements and overnight anchorages.

Training
If you would like extra sail training after your brief, sail guides can be booked @ a rate of $120 for 2 hours, whereby your briefer sails with you to a nearby location like Pioneer Bay before you continue to your first night’s anchorage.