34ft Tessa

Tessa is a 34 foot 'Catalina' sailing sloop. The yacht is in full survey with the Qld Department of Transport; ensuring all navigation and safety requirements are constantly maintained.

She is registered to carry 6 passengers as a Bare Boat. There is a double bunk in the forward cabin, a double and a single in the main saloon and a double bunk in the aft cabin.

The yacht is fully fitted out with a well equipped galley, stove, oven, fridge, fresh water, hot shower and toilet.

All the necessary crockery, cutlery, towels, linen and bedding are provided and are included in the price. Snorkelling gear, fishing reels and an 'outdoor' BBQ are provided for your enjoyment. The boat is also equipped with wet weather gear, first aid kit and a full set of safety equipment.

Tessa is comfortable and easy to handle. She has a slab reefing mainsail and a furling headsail. Communications with Base is maintained via VHF radio.

On rare occasions when there is no wind; a 30hp diesel motor will propel you at steady 6 knots. A 3 metre inflatable dinghy with a 4 hp motor is provided for your beach activities.

Vessel features:

Beam: 9'85"
Draft: 5'9"
Water Capacity: 75 ltrs
No. of showers: 1
No. of toilets: 1
No. of passengers" 6

Additional information

The Operator offers fully crewed charters for your special occasion. Each guest can either lend a hand in sailing the yacht or if they prefer... just sit back and relax!

The Operator can also make for a terrific Team Building exercise. Or if you'd prefer the thrill of direct competition, there's always Corporate race days.

A great day out on the bay...
The Operator's yachts are yours for the whole day from 8am to 5pm and you may start and finish any time it suits you within those hours. Of course if you need extra time then the Operator can arrange that too!

SAIL and experience the delights of the protected waters of Moreton Bay Marine Park in Queensland.

Take the helm, go snorkeling on the reefs, try sand tobogganing or relax with a fishing rod... there are so many ways to enjoy its natural beauty.

Yacht Charters
If you'd like to organize a Yacht Charters, the specialist team will make sure your trip is plain sailing all the way.

Team Building
The supplier can also make for a terrific Team Building exercise. Or if you'd prefer the thrill of direct competition, there's always Corporate race days.

Sail Yourself
Or then again if you're more experienced and would just like to get-away, why not Sail Yourself in one of the comfortable, well equipped Boats.

If you feel comfortable with your sailing skills, perhaps you'd like to be the skipper yourself and get away from it all with your own fun loving crew!

The Operator makes that simple with the easy system of bare boat hires. So why not take out the 32' foot yacht Disclosure or the 34' yacht Tessa and enjoy a well earned break.

Where can I go?

The operating area of the vessel covers the protected waters of Moreton Bay. You can sail north from Manly to Tangalooma and all the way south to the Gold Coast.

Your safety is paramount and therefore traversing these areas may be varied according to weather conditions, experience and the Operator's advice.

The Operator's sail guides will give you a thorough briefing prior to departure and will be in contact with you via VHF radio - morning and afternoon of every day.

Team building and management training

Yachting by its very nature creates the ideal environment to develop skills in Management. It's the ultimate in team activities; demanding leadership, determination, committment and a spirit of co-operation not available in many forms of team building activities.

Yachting can be used not just as an activity to get your team working together, but as an effective assessment for staff recruitment and promotion.

The Operator has been conducting these events for many years and can offer you the latest in sail-based training techniques.

Team
The Operator's Team will ensure you are comfortable, safe and enjoy excellent sailing at all times.

The Skipper
Captain Ben, virtually ran away to sea 30 years ago and sailed the seven seas with the Royal Australian Navy. For the last 20 years Ben has been involved with yacht sailing and racing up and down the East Australian Coast.

His qualifications include:
Australian Yachting Federation
- Yachtmaster Offshore Instructor
- Yachtmaster Offshore Examiner
- Master Class 5

Your Crew
Friendly crew members - Louise, Julie, Dale, Bec, Donna, Susie, Jenni, Tom, Matt, Mark, John, Richi, Leigh and Ben have been chosen as much for their communication skills as their sailing ability.

All crew are AYF accredited and have extensive sailing experience.

Racing

The Operator's team often enters yacht races from club races around Moreton Bay to the annual Brisbane to Gladstone Easter blue-water classic.

The 308 nautical mile race is contested by many yachts. In 2005 the Operator's racing team won the PHRF Division and the prestigious Federation Cup.

The Operator's crew is chosen from past graduates of the Sailway Sailing school. Training starts in June and within nine months the Operator has bonded an efficient racing crew.

Would you like to try yacht racing? If you don't mind a bit of salt spray and enjoying sailing fast, excitement and team work, then yacht racing could be for you!

Drop a line and the Operator will tell you how to get into the race training program.