|  "Siska" takes a total - 22
Guests - 3 Crew. Average guest age range is 21 to 35.
Trip duration : 2 Days 1 Nights - Departs every odd dated day alternating with Hammer from $299.00 per person plus local fees and charges of $40.00 - Total Cost $339.00 per person(*See Below)
CONSTRUCTION - Built in Perth Western Australia of 10mm
thick Aluminium, weighs 32 tonnes, is 80ft long and
has a single mast is 106 feet high.
RACE HISTORY - It is estimated that Siska had sailed
around 140,000 nautical miles from its launch until
arrival in the Whitsunday Islands in December 1992.
During this time Siska won two Sydney to Hobart Yacht
Races along with circumnavigating the world twice.
HRH Prince Charles crewed on Siska when she set the
fastest time defeating world champion Kioloa, and was
first overall at Cowes in the Queen Victoria Cup against
329
other entries.
"Siska" came second in the Fastnet Race having sailed
the last 300 miles with a broken boom. Siska won the
Parmelia Race from England to Perth, which celebrated
the 150th anniversary of the foundation of Western Australia.
"Siska" has a myriad of winches and sailing gear, and
guests are encouraged to assist sail Siska, including
hoisting and trimming sails, or taking the helm to steer
her around the islands. |
