Hobart & Tasmania Yacht Charter

Hobart, the capital waterfront city of Tasmania off the southeast coast of Australia, is sailing yacht charter territory. What makes Tasmania a great for sailing yacht charter vacations? Apart from the natural beauty (and breeze) the beauty of Tasmania is in its size. You can actually experience, quite a bit, without venturing too far. A yacht charter up the east coast, from Hobart, is special. The coastline is rugged and untamed. The scenery in Tasmania is diverse and interesting with lakes, lush green mountains towering over sheltered sandy bays and fields of lavender.

Experience a bit of Australian history and sail into Port Arthur, a day sail from the Hobart waterfront. Port Arthur is an old convict settlement, preserved with its jail’s, ruins and even a couple of friendly ghosts. Port Arthur is a prominent feature in the history of the 18th century British convict system, along with Botany Bay and Lord Howe Island. There is a jetty in a small basin, totally protected in all weather conditions and in the middle of this historic site. The island is now inhabited with modern life, and they’ve developed a simple network of tourist infrastructure, with the focus remaining on authenticity.

The sheltered anchorages around Coles Bay are superb for sailing yacht charters. The bay is protected from the open sea providing great calm water sailing. Coles Bay is literally teeming with marine life. You’re just about guaranteed to spot seals and dolphins and there’s always the possibility of a fish or crayfish, for the dinner table. Coles Bay can also lay claim to one of the world’s top ten beaches – surprised? Get used to it because Tasmania is full of delightful surprises.

What else can be said about a yacht charter in Hobart? Hobart is home to one of the greatest sailing yacht races in the world. The Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race begins on Boxing Day, in Sydney. Three to four days later, Hobart’s heart is alive with the adrenaline of those who’ve faced danger, and come out alive. Thousands of sailors, families and friends come to Tasmania to experience and welcome those brave enough to challenge the Bass Strait. Today the Sydney to Hobart is becoming more and more commercialized. Fortunately, there are still plenty of salty old seadogs (Cliff) willing to pick up a sailing charter and match their skills against the best.

The types of yacht charter available in Tasmania include motor, sailing, bareboat charter, skippered, crewed yachts, catamaran, power boat, sailboat, and even the occasional luxury yacht charter.

Tasmania is almost a little country unto itself. Steeped in history and beauty with old fashioned hospitality, a sailing yacht charter in Tasmania will certainly be an interesting affair.

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