Southern Ocean Sailing
Southern Ocean Sailing
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Come sailing with us on the beautiful bays in Albany. We may even see some whales! Southern Ocean Sailing sets sail every day (subject to weather conditions) to destinations like Oyster and Princess Royal Harbours, the Islands of King George Sound and secluded beaches. Try your hand at hoisting the sails and steering our yacht or simply sit back and relax. Bring along some wine and nibbles if you wish. Oh and don't forget your Bathers. Small groups very welcome.
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
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LondonBullit
Marlow, UK66 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
The best thing to do in Albany. It’s a great way to see the city from the water. Mark is well informed and will give you a good understanding of the city’s history. The bay is protected from the weather making it a relaxed trip. You set off from the marina right in the centre.
Written 23 January 2020
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Rebecca86T
Manchester, UK1 contribution
Feb 2021 • Couples
Would give 6 stars if we could! We had a wonderful day with Mark, he’s so knowledgable and friendly, encouraging us to get involved in the sailing and telling us all about Albany. He made our anniversary and we’ll definitely go again if we’re in Albany in the future. Thanks so much Mark!
Written 21 February 2021
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Miriam M
1 contribution
Nov 2020 • Couples
Thoroughly enjoyable experience! Mark was very knowledgable and helpful and our inexperience with sailing was no issue at all. He had lots of great stories to share and we had a fantastic time. Highly recommend this activity to anyone, it was great way to see Albany and we will definitely be back! Thanks Mark!
Written 27 November 2020
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Stephen M
Melbourne, Australia17 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
We had a wonderful morning sailing with Mark and Karina. Panacea is a fine vessel and perfect for small groups; and our hosts were friendly and most knowledgeable. It was not just a sailing trip - it was an educational tour of the coastline around Albany. I could not rate it higher.
Written 5 December 2018
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Thanks Stephen for your review. Was a pleasure to sail with you.
Written 5 February 2019
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iflyrc5
Indianapolis, IN67 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
Skipper Mark is an excellent host and an outstanding sailor. He has sailed all over the world and loves passing along his sailing experience to others. His boat has competed in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race and is a great sailing craft. If we ever get back to Albany we will be sailing with Mark again.
Written 24 January 2017
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An excellent day. Thanks for sailing with us.
Written 6 February 2017
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LijanT
Brisbane, Australia23 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
A big thank you to Mark and also Jenny for making our morning out on the water enjoyable. Your knowledge of the water was amazing Mark and Jenny the coffee and slice yum. Strongly recommend anyone who has some spare time when in Albany to do this trip. Warm clothes were supplied. Will definitely do again next time we visit Albany
Written 2 June 2016
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It was a memorable day. So happy you enjoyed sailing with us.
See you next time!
Written 7 August 2016
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peb_48
Staffordshire, UK14 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
We spent a week in Albany in February 2015 (part of a three week tour of Southwestern Australia) and had no difficulty filling each day with great sightseeing experiences. A morning spent with Mark on his lovely ocean-going yacht was one of the highlights. Not to be missed if you like being on the water! I was thrilled to take the helm for most of the morning as we sailed around the beautiful natural harbour. We tied up at a buoy on the far side of the harbour in a sheltered anchorage and Mark put the kettle on and made coffee which we enjoyed with cakes he had brought on board. He was perfectly happy to take just the two of us - he does not operate a 'minimum numbers' approach and the price he charges is very reasonable. Thank you, Mark, for a great experience. We hope to be back one day (even though Albany is a long way from our home in the UK!).
Written 29 March 2015
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Thank you for your review. I enjoyed taking you out sailing and very much look forward to meeting and sailing with you both again when you are back down under.
Written 12 May 2015
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Zaranorthampton
Northampton33 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
Mark heard that my friends, partner and myself were looking at going out on the Ocean on a boat, which he kindly approached myself and partner about on 22nd December. My partner and me were visiting Albany from Northampton (UK) and were taken back with the beauty of Albany and its coast line, so we couldn't turn down an opportunity of sailing across the Ocean.
We went out with Mark on 23rd December (thank you for fitting us in at such short notice), we all took turns steering the yacht and Mark kept us very entertained with amazing stories. We had afternoon tea on the Yacht and also got me a Gluten Free cake, thank you.
I recommend this for anyone who wants to experience Albany from the Ocean, with the flexibility of times and location, no matter how small or little your group is.
If your lucky you might have the opportunity to see Dolphins, Whales etc.
We went out with Mark on 23rd December (thank you for fitting us in at such short notice), we all took turns steering the yacht and Mark kept us very entertained with amazing stories. We had afternoon tea on the Yacht and also got me a Gluten Free cake, thank you.
I recommend this for anyone who wants to experience Albany from the Ocean, with the flexibility of times and location, no matter how small or little your group is.
If your lucky you might have the opportunity to see Dolphins, Whales etc.
Written 12 January 2015
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A pleasure to take you out sailing. Glad you enjoyed it so much!
Written 14 January 2015
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Bella2013
Albany WA168 contributions
Nov 2014
Sailed out to witness the symbolic naval departure during the Albany ANZAC commemorations. We were right amongst it. 7 naval ships and a submarine. Got a few waves from the naval officers. Will never forget this day.
Written 1 November 2014
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Thanks for coming sailing. Look forward to sailing with you again. Although next time you might like to have a go at steering her.
Written 5 November 2014
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Jenny R
1 contribution
Apr 2014 • Friends
Had a wonderful sail out of Princess Royal Harbour along the coast to Middleton Beach. The scenery was beautiful and the water crystal blue. You can lay back and enjoy the ride or hoist the sails and take the wheel which I did.
Mark the owner has many thousands of sea miles sailing the oceans of the world and the coast of Australia with many stories to tell.
I highly recommend this sailing trip to small groups or families. You can say where you wish to go, have a layback time or experience the thrill of racing across the waves.
Mark the owner has many thousands of sea miles sailing the oceans of the world and the coast of Australia with many stories to tell.
I highly recommend this sailing trip to small groups or families. You can say where you wish to go, have a layback time or experience the thrill of racing across the waves.
Written 13 May 2014
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Thanks Jenny for your review. Panacea is a fine yacht. Although her past is winning races she is now stripped down to provide for a safe and very enjoyable sailing experience.
However should a group wish to experience the thrill of sailing fast we can re-rigg her in no time.
The Fremantle to Bali and the Fremantle to Albany race is on our calendar.
Written 2 June 2014
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