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Share your love of boating with the ones you love

by Whitsunday Rent A Yacht 22 Mar 2023 06:29 GMT
Family time in the Whitsundays © Whitsunday Rent A Yacht

For your next family holiday, combine your love of sailing with family time & resort living in Australia's Whitsundays.

Perhaps John F Kennedy was onto something when he said:

"All of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and, therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea—whether it is to sail or to watch it, we are going back from whence we came."

Are you one of those people who felt the sea's pull through sailing? Perhaps what started as a yearning built into a hobby and later into racing or even a profession. No matter how far sailing has taken you, once in a while, it's important to connect with what drew you and make time to enjoy sailing for the fun of it.

Many families will have one, shall we say, more "boatie" person and others who are less enthusiastic about mucking about in boats. Convincing those close to you to spend a week on a yacht may need a little incentive.

A boating holiday in the Whitsundays is the ideal way to combine a love of sailing with activities to bribe, oops no, that should say suit the whole crew. You can merge boating with tropical living, water sports, and resort living. There aren't many sailing activities that can pull that off!

Boats cruising the Whitsunday Islands have access to resorts, with Hamilton Island being the most popular. For a fee, you can berth at the Hamo Marina, giving you access to several pools, bars, restaurants, shops, and many tourism activities.

But the Whitsundays are more than world-class resorts. 74 Islands make up the archipelago, with many holding National Park status. They are spectacular. Pristine beaches, beautiful rainforests, hikes up to breathtaking views, and clear turquoise water with fishing, snorkelling and diving opportunities abound. Your crew won't be short of things to do as you explore this special place.

In the Whitsundays, to hire a catamaran or monohull and skipper it yourself you must go through a bareboat charter company. The boats in their fleet are privately owned by investors who receive a commission each time their vessel is hired.

It's not unusual for a boat fresh from the factory to be placed in a bareboat fleet. Therefore, a bareboat holiday is perfect for those who want to take a brand-new catamaran for a cruise or try a new model before they buy.

When you hire a bareboat, you only need to bring your personal items and food. The boat is maintained and has everything you need to live comfortably, from linen to towels, right down to cling wrap. And the best bit? After your holiday boating with your family, you can hand it back. No maintenance or cleaning is required!

Bareboating in the Whitsundays is an ideal way to remember why you fell in love with boating and to share it with your family. Take the pressure off and enjoy some time cruising at your own pace, on a fantastic boat to your liking and getting your family excited about one of the best past times in the world.

For further information on chartering, contact Whitsunday Rent A Yacht, www.rentayacht.com.au

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