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Skippered day sail charter in Magnetic Island and Townsville
2 operators run skippered day sails out of Breakwater Marina; Nelly Bay Marina. Authentic monohull sailing, sunset, private overnight is what this ground is best at, and may–october for the tropical coast is the broad window.
Operators2Queensland
Vessels listed4monohull
SeasonMay–OctoberSouth-east trade winds dominate much of the tropical dry season
Published priceQuote onlyquote on enquiry from every operator here
Checked 11 September 2026
Region guide2 skippered day operators in Magnetic Island and Townsville
Big Mama SailingHalf-daysunsetprivateovernight
Big Mama 18 m ketch; Ragamuffin 111 14 m sloop; Samurai
Public/private limits vary: approximately 8–20 by vessel/productLive booking / quote0437 206 360
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Pilgrim SailingLuxury privatecorporatesunset
Pilgrim, 58 ft monohull
Up to 16 on some private productsQuote
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From these operators
All vesselsVessels you could be aboard
Big MamaKetch-rigged yacht · 18 m / 60 ft12 public; up to 14 private on cited information guests
Ragamuffin 111German Frers racing sloop · 14 m / 47 ft8 public / 10 private guests
SamuraiSailing yacht · 18 m / 60 ftUp to 20 private on selected product guests
PilgrimClassic sailing yacht · 58 ft12 shared sunset; up to 16 selected private guests
Ask these before you pay
- Is the quoted figure per person or for the whole vessel?
- How much hands-on sailing is actually on offer?
- What is the passenger limit for this route and forecast?
- Is food and drink included, provided, or bring-your-own?
Local conditionsSouth-east trade winds dominate much of the tropical dry season. Summer brings heat, humidity, thunderstorms and cyclone exposure in northern waters.Principal hazards: coral and bommies, strong tidal streams in passes, reef zoning, trade-wind acceleration, summer squalls and tropical cyclones. Ask the operator for its wind limits, alternative route and cancellation decision time.Today’s BOM marine forecast
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No listing is an endorsement. Verify that the named vessel, its commercial approval, the crew and the operating area match the trip you are proposing. Checked 11 September 2026.