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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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Exciting sailingteamed with fantastic weather conditions proved to be the winning combination for the first official Race Week to come to Magnetic Island.... more

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 and their young calves are still being sighted daily from The Strand, Townsville andin the waters surrounding Magnetic Island.... more