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Hobie Wave Catamaran Hire, 1 Hour - Perth - For up to 4

Experience a hands-on taste of sailing as you hire a Hobie Wave catamaran for an hour! Seating up to four passengers, you will have a blast gently skimming across the beautiful Swan River, soaking in the sun and fresh air and admiring the landscapes that surround. Perfect for first time sailors.

Description

• Get out on the water and go sailing for an hour
• Feel the thrill of captaining a Hobie Wave catamaran
• Go alone or in a group of up to four people

The excitement of taking a boat out on the water and sailing it yourself is unbeatable. Whether you’re a Perth local or a tourist, captaining a Hobie Wave catamaran on the Swan River is the perfect adventure. 

You’ll have an hour on the water on a Hobie Wave that can carry up to four people, so round up your crew and get out there! Even if you have zero sailing experience, this is the ideal vessel for getting started. Sailing it is simple, it’s buoyant and has no aluminium boom at the bottom of the sail.  

Before you set out the staff will give you some tuition and make sure you’re feeling comfortable and confident about captaining a Hobie Wave catamaran. Then, when you’re ready you can explore South Perth’s picturesque Swan River and get your adrenaline pumping as you sail around enjoying the sights. Look out for resident dolphins, black swans and pelicans as you enjoy a memorable sailing session.

Experience Details

Fitness and experience.

• No licence or experience is required
• Minimum age is five years old

What to Bring/Wear

• Swimwear and sun protective clothing

What is Supplied

• One hour hire of a Hobie Wave catamaran for up to four people
• Tuition and demonstration from skilled staff
• Life jackets

More Information

• Each catamaran can hold up to four participants; up to 4 people can participate in this experience
• For first time sailors the suggested ideal wind speed is from 8-14 knots - especially if taking children. Between 15-23 knots, the catamarans become quite powerful and the risk of capsize increases. Beyond 24 knots of wind speed sailing may be suspended or the area of sailing may be restricted to a part of the river protected from the wind
• This is a seasonal experience and runs from mid September to mid May

Cancellation Policy

• Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
• Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
• Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

  Available Dates

South Perth (Perth)

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Funcats watersports.

Funcats is one of Perth’s iconic must do activities and one of the few places in the world where you can sail directly in front of a major city. With no experience necessary, there is no better way to enjoy our picturesque city than a relaxing sail on the beautiful Swan River. The fleet includes 40 catamarans, stand up paddleboards and kayaks. Catch the ferry across to South Perth and walk along the foreshore for eight minutes. No bookings required and a free lesson is included for those who haven’t sailed before. See the Discount section for $5 off your catamaran hire. Closed during winter from June to August.

Get $5 off the standard price of any Funcats Watersports one hour catamaran hire when you present the voucher from the Hello Perth Exclusive Discounts page.

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Hobie Wave Catamaran

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Windrush 14' Catamaran

For the more experienced sailor

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Family Favourite    

(Max. 4 people)

1 hour - $55

2 hours - $95

Our brand new Hobie Wave catamarans are perfectly suited to anyone with limited sailing experience or wanting to take children on the boat. They are simple to sail, are more buoyant, and have no aluminium boom at the bottom of the sail. These boats are licensed to carry a maximum of four people.

For the experienced sailor

(Max. 3 people)

1 hour - $45

2 hours - $75

Our Windrush catamarans are best suited to people with a reasonable amount of sailing experience. These boats are licensed to carry three but are ideally suited to one or two people.

Adult Learn to Sail

Upcoming courses.

The courses are run as 3-hour weekly sessions. With repetitions of these courses available throughout our Summer season.

• Round 1 – October – Closed
• Round 2 – February – Available
• Round 3 – March – Available

The courses are a fun way to learn with like-minded people and we ensure there is a pathway for you to take the next step

Dinghy Courses Enrolment

Start Sailing! This course costs $320 and consists of four 3hr sessions. Our Adult Learn to Sail Dinghy course is designed for those with no previous sailing experience. The course is run on our club-owned RS Quests which are designed for 3 Adult sailors. Together with an onboard coach, you have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of sailing, the difference in roles on board, and on-water safety.

Dinghy Course - Start Sailing

The sessions run on Saturday Mornings, from 9.00am to 12.00pm. Please note that there is no session held on the 2nd March.

Keelboat Course Enrolments

Start Crewing and Helming! This course costs $420 and consists of eight 3hr sessions. Our Adult Learn to Sail Keelboat course is designed for those with limited or no Keelboat sailing experience. The course is run on our club-owned BW8’s which are designed for up to 5 Adult sailors. Together with an onboard coach, you have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of sailing a Keelboat, the different roles on board, and on-water safety.

Keelboat Course - Start Crewing and Helming

Please note that our courses run through our summer season and close for winter.

Please pop in an EOI if you would like to be notified when new course dates are released.

To cater to all levels of sailing experience, we are currently running two Learn to Sail courses, one for Dinghy sailing skills and one for Keelboat sailing skills.

Our Dinghy Courses are sailed on the club RS Quests which are a Dinghy, Keelboat Hybrid. It creates a fantastic platform for those who have no background experience in sailing to learn the foundations of sailing in a highly responsive boat. The boat is designed to be able to sail with either a Symmetrical or A-Symmetrical spinnaker as well as a trapeze. This allows us to teach the foundation skills of all of these areas in the Spinnaker Course.

The RS Quest fits 2 adult sailors and an instructor on board.

Our Keelboat Courses are sailed in the club BW8 Keelboats which are fantastic for entry-level Keelboat sailors. These courses are designed to take those who have some sailing experience and teach them the specifics of Keelboat sailing including all the roles on board and eventually, the skills of sailing a Keelboat with a Spinnaker in the Spinnaker Course.

The BW8 fits 4 adult sailors and an instructor on board.

What’s Next?

Those who have completed the Learn to Sail Courses and would like to take your sailing further, the next course for you is the Spinnaker Course. We offer these courses when there is demand, so please pop in an EOI for the Spinnaker Course and we will reach out.

All of the boat equipment, life jackets, and sailing gloves will be provided. Please wear sun-protective clothing, a warm and waterproof jacket if it’s cold, and closed in shoes. The BW8 yachts keep you reasonably dry, but you can get some water splash on windy or rainy days. The RSQuests are launched off the beach and can tip over, you are likely to get a little wet while learning how to sail these so we recommend to wear a wetsuit or clothing able to get wet.

Fremantle Twilight Sail

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Fremantle twilight sunset sail, watch the stars begin to shine on a glorious sunset sail from fremantle, perth.

Your sunset cruise adventure will start and finish from the world famous Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour outside of Cicerello’s!

Watch Fremantle, the Port and Harbour come alive with a kaleidoscope of colours. We may even be joined by a pod of dolphins or see humpback whales and their calves as they migrate down the coast from Sept – Nov.

Capella is a luxury appointed 12.5m Schionning designed sailing catamaran noted for her stable ride and huge deck space. She’s nearly twice the width of a single hull yacht, meaning plenty of spaces to sit and relax comfortably!

A glass of sparkling and antipasto is included in your sunset sailing experience. You are also most welcome to BYO any additional drinks at no charge, saving you extra costs when onboard. Charter 1 guests are also entitled to 10% discount off Cicerello’s food menu.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard Capella and Charter 1!

Destination

Departure time, not included.

Tour Location

History of the city, make your own memories.

Numbers on the day

• Tour requires a minimum number of participants to proceed.
• There will be others on the boat with you.  This tour runs with up to 24 people. Capella is surveyed for up to 40 adults including crew, however numbers on this experience are reduced for maximum guest comfort. 
• If minimums are not reached we will contact you with as much notice as possible to discuss options.

What to wear

• It is advisable to bring a light jacket, even in summer, as the water is generally a few degrees cooler than on land.
• Please do not wear high heels or black sole shoes as it can damage the deck. Soft, white sole preferred on the back deck. Barefoot (only) on the bows.
• Departures are subject to weather.  Sailing is an outdoor activity. Exposure to the elements should be expected and is a part of this experience. Perfect conditions are never guaranteed.
• We reserve the right to cancel this tour right up until the departure time if conditions become unsafe. We keep an eye on the weather at all times but often it is not until the final hours before departure when the most accurate prediction can be made.
• Charter 1 takes no responsibility for cancellations impacting other plans you may have made for the evening, e.g. hotel accommodation. We retain our right to operate in accordance with our own T&Cs and for this reason we recommend taking out travel insurance.
• Direction of the sail is at the discretion of the skipper who will take all conditions into account on the day (wind speed, direction etc).

Onboard Conduct & Fitness to Sail

• If you are prone to seasickness, please consider if this tour is right for you. Catamarans are generally very stable however this is an ocean-going experience. Seek the advice of a pharmacist if you have any concerns.
• This tour requires a moderate level of mobility for safe boarding and moving around the vessel whilst underway. It also requires the use of stairs.  If you have any health concerns, especially where it impacts on mobility, please contact us before making a booking.
• Pregnant guests in the third trimester - please contact us before booking.
• BYO (Beer/wine) is permitted providing it is consumed in moderation. Spirits are not allowed.
• Guests who present intoxicated will not be allowed to board and there will be no refunds given. This is at the sole discretion of the crew.
• This is a non smoking tour. No exceptions will be made so please do not ask.

Children On Board

• This experience is generally an adult environment. Please contact us to discuss bringing children onboard.

Rescheduling

• Tour cancellation / reschedule terms for direct bookings can be found here: https://www.charter1.com.au/cancellation-policy/

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RedBalloon offers a variety of amazing sailing experiences and cruises that are the perfect way to hit the open sea and explore the marine life. We offer a range of experiences perfect for those wanting to learn how to sail or those simply looking for a relaxing sailing cruise that will let them sit back and relax whist the captain takes care of the rest. These sailing adventures are also the perfect gift ideas for those celebrating a special occasion from birthdays, anniversaries and everything in between. They will love being able to spend a day onboard luxurious sailing boats or yacht charters whilst exploring picturesque scenery and the Australian coastline.

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You can also find a variety of yacht charters on RedBalloon that are the perfect luxurious experiences to treat yourself or someone else to. Some of our top selling yacht charters include:

• Private luxury yacht, dinner, bed and breakfast for 2 people : When it comes to romantic evenings, this is as good as it gets… lazing on a luxury yacht, enjoying delicious cuisine and marvelling at the lights of the our city reflecting on the waters of Sydney Harbour. Your stay aboard will see you waking up on the beautiful Harbour!
• Luxury yacht cruise and 2 course dining experience for 2 people : Sit back and enjoy the stunning Melbourne scenery or participate in sailing the yacht, it’s up to you! Once your cruise is complete you will enjoy a beautiful lunch or dinner at a contemporary restaurant on the water’s edge.
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At RedBalloon, we hear so many sailing first timers ask: how do I sail? Or what do I need to sail a boat? These are valuable questions when it comes to sailing basics, but rest-assured!RedBalloon have rustled up the most efficient specialists who have extensive experience in Australian sailing. And the best part? These wonderful specialists have each taken the time to design special experiences for you to enjoy, whatever your boat sailing skills.

Most people inexperienced in sailing think sailing yacht is exactly like the Sydney to Hobart race – physically demanding with you and your crew up against the gruelling open seas. This is not so! At RedBalloon we have different kind of activities. Our sailing sport has more luxury yacht experiences with delicious chef-cooked meals and champagne, or a day cruise with lunch on board a tall ship fresh banquet and drinks, or you could gently sip and sail a twilight cruise with your partner in crime for a romantic night and change of scenery.

From sailing Sydney, sail Melbourne to sailing around north and west of Australia, RedBalloon have so many sailing cruises to choose from. There are morning sail boats that include coffee and breakfast in Queensland, there are luxury sailing yacht cruises with dinner and wine for two on waters edge in Melbourne, you can even climb the mast of a tall ship at The Rocks in Sydney where you could yawp a big old: ‘Ahoy there!’

Have you ever wanted to go on one of our sailing tours? If you fall in love with an experience that’s not in your local state or area, why not make a trip out of it and travel there. That would really add to the adventure! Sailing cruises are also loads of fun, but which one do you choose? That answer will definitely come down to what kind of activity you want. Love a thrilling ride? Then you’ll love the Thundercat Tour across the Whitsundays . During this experience, you’ll get to snorkel and enjoy a yummy lunch that’s provided. Looking for something more romantic? Why not sail into the sunset on a luxury yacht in the heart of DarlingHarbour. Your skipper will show you the sights on this private RedBalloon experience where you can sit back and enjoy the complimentary bottle of wine.

What to wear on a sailing trip?

But the biggest question on everyone’s lips is: what to wear! A stripy shirt and a fisherman’s sailing cap of course! Just kidding. Although you could very well wear these delightful items, we do however recommend:

• Flat shoes with rubber soles, preferably covered so as not to cause any slipping on deck or other accidents! Comfortable and suitable clothing: as much as romantic, flowy clothing might be an attractive option, it may not be the most practical, so we recommend dressing in comfy clothes.
• Pack extra layers: the wind could pick up at any moment, so make sure you have a cardi or lightweight layers handy.
• Sunglasses: a must-pack item especially if you’re going in the day. Morning sailing tours or sailing cruises won’t be as much fun if you’re squinting the whole time.
• Sun protection: this is important to remember even on cold days. Make sure you bring along enough sunscreen for everyone in your party as there’s bound to be someone who did not slip slop slap before embarking on their day.

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