Hire a Sailing Dinghy

Hire one of our sailing dinghies and get out sailing on your own terms. We have removed the faff factor of ownership. Just turn up and get out sailing. This is a superb way to spend a morning with friends or family cruising the cafes and beaches in fabulous Middle Harbour.

Description

BahiaLaser Bahia

Ideal for two to three adults, or two adults and two children, the Laser Bahia is the ultimate boat for relaxed and enjoyable day sailing.

Combining stability with surprising performance, the Bahia is easy to handle without compromising the thrill of the sail. Its spacious cockpit, inboard seating, and manageable sail plan provide a safe and comfortable experience for sailors of all levels.

In the event of a capsize, masthead flotation helps prevent a full inversion, making recovery straightforward and stress-free.

Featuring a roller furling jib and an optional trapeze for more adventurous crew members, the Bahia is perfectly suited to exploring Middle Harbour's stunning waterways.

 

 

RS Zest 

The RS Zest is one of the most versatile sailing dinghies ever built and is extremely popular with sailing schools in Europe.

It accommodates one adult, two teenagers, or an adult with one or two kids and can be sailed as a single-hander or two-up with a jib.

Quick to rig, easy to reef or right from a capsize, easy to beach, fun, and confidence-inspiring, this boat can be sailed by everyone.

The Zest is perfect for beginners and offers lots of fun for intermediate and advanced sailors when the wind picks up.

The Flying Fish boats are stored close to the water's edge, allowing you to get out sailing with minimum fuss. 

Price options

Dinghy hire is available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during daylight saving and MUST be pre-booked. All hires start at 0930 a.m. You can postpone your hire booking to an alternate date with one day's notice. 

When you book above, you will be able to choose from the options shown below. 

RS Zest

  • 3 hours $185
  • 6 hours $235

Laser Bahia

  • 3 hours $285
  • 6 hours $385

What's included

  • The price includes the boat and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) which must be worn by all participants. 
  • We will provide the boat for you partially rigged and ready to sail so that you can spend as much time sailing as possible.
  • You will need to bring your own sailing gear.

Before you start

  • We only hire boats to customers with suitable sailing experience. You must be able to tack, gybe, and right the boat after a capsize. 
  • You will also need to sign our waiver form and comply with our operating rules.
  • If you feel you need to brush up on some skills before venturing out alone, check out our Dinghy Sailing courses

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