Apart from the sheer joy of being on the water, one of the best things about Whitsunday Twilight Sailing in Airlie Beach is it breaks up the working week. There's no better way to spend a Wednesday afternoon than pulling some lines onboard the Lady Katherine around the triangular course laid on Pioneer Bay.
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| A fun Wednesday Twilight Sail, Airlie Beach |
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| Downwind leg onboard Lady Katherine |
Under the expert tuition of skipper and boat owner, Gary Hughes, the crew enjoyed a fabulous sail under light north easterly conditions.
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| Skipper Gary provides expert sail training onboard Lady Katherine |
The 43ft Petersen design held her own as she reached 7.5 knots of hull speed going up the breeze, with an average of 6 knots around the course. The sail was so awesome we don't even know where we placed at the finish, nor did we really care, as it's all about getting out there.
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| Crossing the finish line |
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| Beautiful sunset sailing on Pioneer Bay, Airlie Beach |
Every Wednesday afternoon, Bluewater Maritime offers introductory learn to sail from 1.30pm, followed by participation in the twilight race. If you're looking for something different to do while in Airlie Beach, or you've always wanted to try sailing, or you just want to understand why the locals live here, then come onboard Lady Katherine and join in the adventure.
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| Sail training vessel, Lady Katherine is a 43ft Petersen design |
