Sailing Pittwater
Sailing Pittwater
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Sailingpittwater offers a unique experience sailing to the beautiful bays and beaches of Pittwater, Hawkesbury River and Cowan Creek. Explore the natural beauty of the Kuring-Gai national park and Pittwater onboard a luxurious 38ft yacht. You depart at 8:00 am from Princes St Marina from where you can sail to Morning Bay, The Basin, Palm Beach and beyond. There are delightful anchorages like Refuge Bay and America Bay on the Hawkesbury River or you can venture up Cowan Creek to Yeomans Bay, Jerusalem Bay or secluded Illawong Bay and Smiths Creek. Sha Meduza is a Hunter 38 yacht offered as a bare boat charter. A skipper is available for an additional fee. Please see the website for details.
Newport, New South Wales, Australia
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N982BSstephaniew
London, UK7 contributions
May 2020 • Couples
We went out with Paul yesterday for a 4 hour sail around Pittwater to celebrate a special birthday. We found Paul very friendly and easy, and having lived in the Pittwater area all his life, has a wealth of knowledge about the local area, and also has many funny stories to share.
The trip was very reasonably priced, and would recommend the experience for a group looking for something different, or to show overseas visitors a different part of Sydney.
The trip was very reasonably priced, and would recommend the experience for a group looking for something different, or to show overseas visitors a different part of Sydney.
Written 15 May 2020
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Thank you
Pittwater is great for any occasion.
Written 11 June 2020
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Grant W
Sydney, Australia19 contributions
Dec 2019
What an amazing experience Paul provided us with on the sensational Sha Meduza on Sydney Harbour for New Year's Eve 2019. Embarking from the fabulous Wharf Bar at Manly in the afternoon of New Years, Paul made our group of 7 feel welcome and did absolutely everything to provide us with the experience of a lifetime. This trip was on the 'bucket list' of one of our party and she (and all of us) were not to be disappointed! Paul's skill as a not only skipper but a gracious host were exemplary. Amidst the mayhem that is Sydney Harbour on a New Year's Eve that experienced high winds, 40 degree temperatures and Pitt St like conditions on the water with all the other boats, Paul navigated his way through seamlessly on his beautiful yacht to find us the best vantage point to view the amazing show in the sky that is the Sydney New Year's Fireworks. Friends, food and champagne prevailed above the winds and the bucket list was more than fulfilled. One of the best parts of the trip was being able to stay overnight on the yacht in comfortable accommodation and enjoy a serene and yet exhilarating sail back to Manly the next morning. Do yourself a favour and get onboard the Sha Meduza with the best captain in the business! Thank you for an experience of a lifetime Paul!!
Written 7 January 2020
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lyntyng
Australia13 contributions
July 2020 • Couples
We did a 5 day bareboat charter with Paul on Sha Meduza in Pittwater and Ku-Ring-Gai NP. It was a superb experience and an absolute highlight for us. Paul was very helpful with his briefing with lots of suggestions and tips. We stayed 1 night at The Basin after mooring of Palm Beach to head up to Barrenjoey lighthouse which is a must and 2 nights in the calm waters of America Bay with a trek up to the waterfall and a final night at cottage point mooring which wasn’t the best as it wasn’t as calm. We explored all the way past cottage point up to Bobbin Head. The yacht was very comfortable for the 2 of us with big saloon and bed. No reception at America and Refuge Bay but we had Paul’s curated selection of thriller suspense DVDs! Haha. It was good! Cockpit area was super comfortable and spacious with cushions and beanbag and allowed for sunset bbq on the boat, just beautiful. We were blessed with gorgeous weather and the scenery was simply spectacular. Thank you Paul for making this birthday experience a super memorable one for us! We loved it and couldn’t recommend you highly enough.
Written 4 July 2020
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Thank you for your review.
You we’re blessed with the weather and winds.
I’m happy you enjoyed our wonderful waterways and had the time to explore numerous bushwalks too.
Paul
Written 6 September 2020
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Kimbo3000
Sydney, Australia53 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
My husband and I sailed with Paul today through Pittwater for 4 hours. We had a brilliant time! Paul, being a local, has lots of knowledge of the area and was able to share stories with us which made the trip great. We bought picnic food and bubbles, sailed around and found little bays to park up to swim during the warm afternoon. Paul accommodated us by dropping us back to the Palm Beach wharf so that we could catch the last ferry back to the Central Coast. We highly recommend this trip and will be back.
Thanks so much for the arvo Paul!!
Forgot to mention how gorgeous the boat was!!!!!!
Thanks so much for the arvo Paul!!
Forgot to mention how gorgeous the boat was!!!!!!
Written 4 January 2020
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Yvonne
2 contributions
Feb 2022
I booked Sailing Pittwater for a friends birthday for a half day cruise on Pittwater. We had an amazing afternoon sailing with Paul on his beautiful boat. I am pretty sure we will all be back very soon. Highly recommended
Written 21 February 2022
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BB
Sydney, Australia3 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
What a super time we had, celebrating a friend’s 50th, hosted and skippered by Paul! Magical sailing, sightseeing, swimming, fishing, and exploring. Great for adults, kids and teens. We’ll be back!
Written 6 March 2021
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Rebbecca S
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Our family had an awesome weekend on Pittwater. Paul sailed us out to Refuge Bay, where we stayed overnight, and picked us up the following afternoon.
We were blessed with beautiful conditions, the boat was fabulous and Paul was an absolute delight. We look forward to going again soon. Thanks
We were blessed with beautiful conditions, the boat was fabulous and Paul was an absolute delight. We look forward to going again soon. Thanks
Written 2 February 2020
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Thank you
Another great weekend on Pittwater.
It was great having your son Charlie skipper us home too.
Paul
Written 4 February 2020
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IuliiaSh
Sydney, Australia85 contributions
Mar 2020
We rent the sailing boat for one night. Paul showed us the surroundings, helped to find a spot for overnight stay in the Broken Bay. The boat is clean with everything you may need for a beautiful WE. The bedrooms are comfortable. Highly recommended.
Written 22 March 2020
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Thank you
The weather was great and I’m so happy you enjoyed your weekend at the Basin.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind regards
Paul
Written 24 March 2020
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Traveler617918
5 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
We had a fantastic time sailing around Pittwater. Paul is an excellent host and made the whole experience very enjoyable. It was a day spent well with family and friends. Paul, we will def be back for more !!!
Written 31 October 2021
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Vince S
Avalon Beach, Australia32 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
Had a fantastic time with another couple. Sailed around Pittwater with Paul at a champagne pace. All went very well and Paul having lived in Pittwater all his life, knows the history and space very well. Relaxing and enjoyable . All the amenities you will need.
Written 13 March 2021
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