"British Defender" Maxi Sailing Adventure

"British Defender" (BD) is a high tech Whitbread Around World Racing Maxi. She was raced by the British armed services in the 1990 famous Around World Race.

"British Defender", designed by Martin Francis, and built in England, is a sloop design, 83ft in length, 20ft wide, built of high tech Carbon Fibre with a mast extending 115ft above the deck.

Between Jan 2001 and Aug 2001 British Defender had a brand new interior fitted for Whitsunday Sailing Tours.

Trip Duration : 2 days and 2 Nights

"British Defender" is open plan downstairs, some of the many features include headroom throughout higher than 6ft, 2 dining tables, 3 toilets and Hot showers. On deck the boat is really wide, so there's space to chill out, plus we have a shade awning built into the boom.

Departs : Abel Point Marina 2.00 pm Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

Returns : Abel Point Marina 11.00 am Thursdays, Saurdays and Mondays

Cost : Single Share berth $345.00 per person plus local fees and chrages of $54.00 (see below)- Total Cost $399.00 - Double Share Berth $345.00 per person plus local fees and charges of $54.00 (see below) - Total Cost $399.00
One thing's for sure…. The thoroughbred racing background will ensure a sailing tour aboard British Defender will be an exciting experience.



This Awesome Maxi with new charter customised layout was re-built in 2001.
*Please note the following additional levies apply: Environmental Marine Charge $5.00 per day; Commercial Activity and Permit Fee $1.35 per day; Administrative Fee $4.15per day and stinger suit hire.