CREW POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR MAG. ISLAND RACE WEEKAugust 15th, 2008Looking for a way to try sailing, team building for staff or just an excuse to escape the office for a few days? Then look no further ... Magnetic Island Race Week is the answer.The second annual Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week is now listed on the national sailing calendar and offers first class racing on the clear blue waters between Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island-just one week after the finish of Hamilton Island Race Week. The event will offer 5 classes of racing over the four days under the auspice of the Townsville Cruising Yacht Club and is attracting first class race teams from interstate and overseas. The social side of the event will come alive each afternoon back in Nelly Bay Harbour with ‘Yachties Hour' to recap the days events, an awards night and special performances by the well renowned Wolverines - making the experience one to remember for years to come. Tropic Sail is proud to be a part of this event and is happy to offer this unique opportunity and presently has availability for 8 - 10 crew members on board its brand new Jeanneau 42i. DATES: Friday 5th to Tuesday 9th September 2008COST: $1000 for 4 days of racing + 1 day of crew familiarisation + 1 WAGSINCLUSIONS: 2 professional crew4 days of racing + 1 day of crew familiarisation + 1 WAGSEvent Crew ShirtsMorning tea, lunch & afternoon sun-downers each day of racingDiscount Vouchers to Sailing SchoolVIP Membership to the Tropic Sailing ClubOPTIONAL EXTRAS: Packaged accommodation arrangements on Magnetic IslandFerry Transfers to and from Nelly Bay HarbourCall us today on 07) 4772 4773 to secure your place for this unique opportunity. Remember there is only one vessel - so first in - first to the finish line. For more Information email: info@tropicsail.com.au www.tropicsail.com.au Don't Just be a Spectator - Be Part of the RACING ACTION
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BREAKWATER MARINA CHARITY OPEN DAY - SUNDAY 16th MAY
April 28th, 2010
The Breakwater Marina is hosting a Charity Open Day on Sunday 16th May from 10am to 3pm. Marina business's will open their doors and boats to offer open inspections throughout the day. Climb on board Tropic Sail's sailing & motor boats, fishing & diving boats and get up c... more
TOWNSVILLE YACHT CLUB COCKTAIL PARTY - 8th MAY
April 27th, 2010
Townsville Yacht Club are once again having their 'infamous' Cocktail Party on Saturday 8th May from 6pm onwards. Tropic Sail will be taking part this year by entering up to 3 of their boats (Bavaria 37, Sunbeam 34 and Riviera 48) to host cocktails off the back deck and open inspection... more
TOWNSVILLE TOURISM EXPO - 7th MAY
April 27th, 2010
Townsville will host it's first official Tourism Expo on Friday 7th May at Strand Park Promenade, Strand Park Townsville. The event is being sponsored by Townsville City Council and will run conjointly with The Strand Night Markets from 5pm - 9pm.Thirty Five local tourism business's wi... more
NEW BOATS ENTER FLEET FOR 2010
April 27th, 2010
TROPIC SAIL are happy to announce the arrival of new boats for 2010. The most exciting of these being a brand new Sunbeam 34 monohull built in Sunbeam's Austrian factory and direct to Townsville Australia only a few weeks ago. A brand still virtually unheard ... more
CHRISTMAS BARGAIN - $650 PER NIGHT FOR CATAMARAN
December 17th, 2009
LAST MINUTE HOLIDAY BARGAINIf you're still wanting to get away over the Christmas Holiday period and looking for a bargain - this is it. . CONQUEST 1200 CATAMARAN - sleeps 10 - from $65 per person per day.Normally $850 per night (Peak Season) - now $650 per night. Contact us NOW for a... more
FUSION 40 TO RACE AT MAGNETIC ISLAND RACE WEEK 2009
August 27th, 2009
NEWS FLASH Tropic Sail's brand new Fusion 40 Sailing Catamaran ‘Slinkycat' will race at Magnetic Island Race Week 2009 in the Multihull Division. Tropic Sail is this year giving the opportunity to the general... more
CHARTERERS SAIL WITH WHALES
August 14th, 2009
Whales are back in abundance this season as two charter groups in the last week are surrounded by whales whilst sailing around Magnetic Island and The Palm Island waters. 'Meridian's' guests sailed with pods of whales every day during their 6 day holid... more
FUSION 40 TO RACE AT MAGNETIC ISLAND RACE WEEK 2009
August 14th, 2009
Tropic Sail's newest vessel to enter the fleet this year - the Fusion 40 Catamaran - is scheduled to race at this years Magnetic Island Race Week. 'Slinky Cat' will fly with full spinnaker in this years new multihull division. If you would like to escape the cold an... more
WIN A $500,000 LIFESTYLE GIVEAWAY WHEN YOU BOOK A CHARTER THIS YEAR
August 14th, 2009
Book and pay for a charter on any Tropic Sail vessels up until 30th November 2009 and you go into the draw to win a $500,000 Lifestyle Package. Choose from a House & Land Package in Townsville, Marine Craft, Motorhome, Supercar or Beach Shack at Casuarina NSW. The more you spend the ... more
2008 TOURISM AWARD - UNIQUE ACCOMODATION
October 28th, 2008
TROPIC SAIL WINS MAJOR TOURISM AWARDTropic Sail takes out the award for Unique Accommodation at the North Queensland Tourism Awards for 2008.What could be more unique than taking your luxury floating accommodation with you to a discrete, pristine coral reef or secluded bay and when you tire of the v... more
2008 BUSINESS WOMEN'S AWARD WINNER
October 28th, 2008
2008 BUSINESS WOMEN'S AWARD WINNER Tropic Sail owner & manager, Wendy Keller won the Judges Encouragement Award at the prestigious Townsville Business Women's Network Awards Dinner recently. The TBWN awards celebrate the contribution that local business women make to the regions ec... more
CREW POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR MAG. ISLAND RACE WEEK
August 15th, 2008
Looking for a way to try sailing, team building for staff or just an excuse to escape the office for a few days? Then look no further ... Magnetic Island Race Week is the answer.The second annual Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week is now listed on the national sailing calendar and offers first c... more
GET INTO HOLIDAY MODE WITH PURE FIJI
July 18th, 2008
Get into holiday mode properly when you sail with Tropic Sail & the recent introduction of Pure Fiji products on board all vessels. This particular company has been chosen very carefully for their ethical standards as well as the pure indulgence factor of their products. Ta... more
CHILDRENS ACTIVITY PACKS NOW ON-BOARD
July 18th, 2008
If the kids have a tendency for boredom on board a boat, then taking a holiday with Tropic Sail will help alleviate this problem. Just introduced to the business are educational activity packs aimed at keeping the little & big kids alike occupied for hours on end. They cover the Basi... more
REEF CHECK AUSTRALIA DONATIONS
July 18th, 2008
Tropic Sail are happy to announce their recent involvement with Reef Check Australia to help ease the carbon footprint that the company and charterers may make on the Great Barrier Reef. Click on the link at the bottom of the home page and help Reef Check & their team of tireless volunteer... more
BAVARIA YACHTS FREE SEMINAR - SUNDAY 20th JULY
July 18th, 2008
Come along this weekend to explore the benefits & exciting options for owning & sailing your own yacht in this beautiful region. Charter investment and syndicate ownership options will also be discussed by Bavaria Yachts Queensland who are hosting the FREE... more
Boats still available for Easter Holidays
February 26th, 2008
If you haven't made any plans for Easter Holidays, then now is your chance. Tropic Sail still has boats available over this period, and if you're a return charterer we'll give you an even better deal. Easter falls under mid season so you can still take advantage of ... more
Townsville remains High and Dry
February 26th, 2008
Well if you've watched the news anytime in the last few weeks, you would've probably seen all the reports of tropical lows, torrential downpours and flooding over various parts of Queensland. Despite all this, Townsville and the surrounding areas are wondering what all the fuss i... more
Delivery Crew Wanted
February 26th, 2008
Tropic Sail's new Jeanneau 42i will be sailed from Sydney to Townsville in May 08 and returning in October 08. If you are interested in jumping on board to be part of the delivery crew from either direction, then contact us to find out prices and more information about ... more
Tropic Sail gets new Jeanneau 42i
February 26th, 2008
Tropic Sail is very happy to announce its first new vessel for winter 2008 - a Jeanneau 42i. This brand new performance cruiser arrived in the country last month and has just been commissioned. It is being prepared for charter with all standard survey requirements for Queenslan... more
Magnetic Island Race Week a Huge Success
September 20th, 2007
Exciting sailingteamed with fantastic weather conditions proved to be the winning combination for the first official Race Week to come to Magnetic Island.... more
The Great Australian Corroboree
September 20th, 2007
This unique cultural event is being held in Cardwell, North Qld13th-14th October 2007 and follows the 2nd National Sea & Land Conference. Artists from nine tribal groups (including Palm Island) will be represented to celebrate the Indigenous culture of the Girringun region through the... more
Whales Sighted Off Townsville
September 20th, 2007
Whales and their young calves are still being sighted daily from The Strand, Townsville andin the waters surrounding Magnetic Island.... more
