Yacht Charter - Beneteau 40.7

Step aboard at Middle Harbour Yacht Club and set sail on Sydney’s spectacular waterways. Cruise past the Opera House, sail under the Harbour Bridge, and anchor in a secluded bay for a swim and lunch. Then, catch the breeze and head through the Heads for a taste of the open Pacific—an unforgettable adventure on one of the world’s most iconic harbours.

Description

Our Sydney charter yachts are moored at the stunning Middle Harbour Yacht Club, offering easy walk-on, walk-off access in a world-class marina setting.

Enjoy top-notch club facilities, including a waterside café, a licensed bar with marina views, and a vibrant sailing community.

Flying Fish yachts are professionally maintained and fully equipped to live on board.

Beneteau 40.7 fast, comfortable, practical

The Beneteau First 40.7 is a highly regarded, Bruce Farr-designed cruiser/racer sailing yacht, great for racing and comfortable for fast cruising. 

If you love sailing, you will love these beautifully balanced yachts. 

The layout of the 40.7 is very practical, with two double rear cabins, a forward cabin, a comfortable saloon, and an enclosed toilet and shower unit. 

The yacht sleeps six in comfort or eight using the saloon bunks. 

Sail your way

Skippered Charter – Sit back and relax while our expert skipper shows you the ropes.

Bareboat Charter – Take the helm and sail Sydney Harbour on your terms.

Learn while you sail

Why not turn your adventure into a learning experience?

As an RYA-accredited sailing school, Flying Fish offers private training courses tailored to your group.

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.

What's included

Skippered charter

  • Qualified skipper
  • Fuel, gas, water, cleaning costs
  • Insurance and tax

Bareboat charter 

The skipper must have a minimum of RYA Dayskipper or equivalent

  • Fuel, gas, water, cleaning costs.
  • Insurance and tax 

Catering - BYO or contact us for options 

Price options

Skippered charter - Min booking 4 hours/Max guests 10-day sail/ 6 live-aboard 

  • 4 hours - $1795
  • 8 hours - $2095
  • Weekend live-aboard - $3690 (9 am/ Sat - 4 pm/ Sun)
  • Mon to Fri (5 days) live-aboard - $7980

Bareboat charter  - security deposit required 

  • 4 hours - $1495
  • 8 hours - $1695 
  • Weekend live-aboard - $2990 (9 am/ Sat - 4 pm/ Sun)
  • Five days live-aboard - $6780

Yacht specification

General

  • Fractional sloop rig
  • Overall Length 40 ft /11.96 m
  • Beam 3.76 m / Draft 2.4 m
  • Displacement 6.9 tonnes
  • Volvo diesel 40 hp
  • Fuel 130 litres / Freshwater 318 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.
  • Raymarine instrumentation
  • Wheel steering 

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