Yacht Charter - Beneteau First 40
The Beneteau First 40 blends high-performance features with sleek, modern styling, offering an exhilarating, fast cruising experience. Flying Cloud is race-optimized, featuring a carbon mast and available with a full suit of race sails—perfect for both competitive sailing and thrilling leisure cruising.
Description
Our Sydney charter yachts are berthed in a walk-on, walk-off marina in a beautiful setting at Middle Harbour Yacht Club.
The club has a waterside café, two licensed bars, and a bistro overlooking the marina.
Flying Fish yachts are professionally maintained and fully equipped for comfortable on-board living.
Beneteau First 40 — fast, comfortable, and easy to sail
The First 40 deck is designed for efficient handling while racing, and provides generous interior volume for relaxed coastal cruising.
The cockpit features removable storage lockers and a transom beam for versatility and performance.
Inside, a contemporary finish in wood, stainless steel, leather and fabrics creates a warm and stylish space. The layout includes three double cabins and two convertible saloon berths, providing excellent flexibility.
A fully equipped galley and enclosed toilet/shower complete the onboard comforts.
Sleeps six in comfort or up to eight using the saloon berths.
Relax as hard as you like
Book a skipper for your charter and enjoy a stress-free sailing experience — get involved or simply sit back and relax.
Flying Fish is an RYA/AS-accredited sailing school and can arrange private, bespoke training for your group.
Race yacht charter
This Beneteau First 40 is race-optimised and available for charter to suitably qualified and experienced racing crews.
It carries a full suit of recent carbon race sails and is configured for competitive performance.
Proof of racing competence and crew capability is required for race charter bookings.
New Year’s Eve, Australia Day, Boxing Day
Be sure to book early if you want to charter for any special events in Sydney Harbour.
Price options
Min booking - 4 hours / Max guests - 10
- 4 hours - $1995
- 8 hours - $2295
- Weekend live-aboard - $3180 (9 am/ Sat - 4 pm/ Sun)
- 5 days live-aboard - $7180
Flying Cloud is only available for skippered training charters eg private courses or corporate training events.
Yacht specification
General
Fractional sloop rig
Overall Length 40 ft / 12.58 m
Beam 3.89 m / Draft 2.4 m
Displacement 7.9 tonnes
Volvo diesel 40 hp
Fuel 130 litres / Freshwater 200 litres
Capacity – max 10 / comfortable 8
Features
3 x double cabins / 1 bathroom
Large fridge
Fully equipped galley
Comfortable saloon seats 6
Sound system
ISAF Cat 2 safety equipment
3 reef mainsail, furling headsail
Extensive B and G instrumentation
Wheel steering
What's included
Skippered charter
Qualified skipper
Fuel, gas, water, cleaning costs
Insurance and tax