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Southwinds

Southwinds

Crafted in 1950, Southwinds is a beautiful 61ft yacht blending vintage ketch yacht style with modern comforts. Able to accommodate 22 guests within the harbour, 11 guests offshore and 8 guests overnight. Southwinds is suitable for almost every occasion on Sydney Harbour.

Designed by Sir Robert Clark, Southwinds holds a rich history. Including being one of the first yachts to be sailed around the world skippered by a woman, under the name Valhalla. The original plans for her build can be found at the British National Maritime Museum.

Southwinds features a licensed bar, an open layout top deck ideal for lounging, a surround sound system. An interior with an open galley, comfortable dining space, sizeable windows and luxurious timber finishes. Onboard extras include Clearview kayaks, standup paddleboards, snorkelling equipment, and inflatables, just to name a few.

Consider Southwinds for Christmas parties, corporate events, romantic dinners, family gatherings and more!

Pricing

Southwinds Rates
Per hour $800
Minimum 4 hours $3,200
Daily rate (8-hours) $5,500
Overnight
Overnight charter (24 guests, max 8 guests) $8,600
Consecutive overnight $7,800 per 24-hours
Additional Fees
BYO Fee $150
Includes all All crockery, cutlery, cups, glassware, utensils, serving equipment and clean-up
Add bag/s of ice $6 each
Additional wait staff $200 for up to 4-hours, $40 per additional hour
Onboard chef POA
Wharf fees apply for pick up and drop off
Additional Extras
Inflatable pontoon $300
Stand-up paddleboard $50 for 2
Kayaks (2 singles or 1 double) $150
Windsurfing private lesson (includes support boat) $250 per person
Brig Eagle 645 Chase Boat (10 guests, 1 crew) $400
Speed Boat- watersports (9 guests, 2 crew) $600
Public Holidays & Special Events
Public Holidays 20% + additional crew
Australia Day (until 5pm) $960 per hour, additional crew
New Years Day & Australia Day (from 6pm) $5,000 (5 hours)
Christmas Day & Boxing Day $7,000 (4 hours)
Boxing Day (8-hours) $10,000
New Years Eve (7 Hours) $15,000

Amenities

  • BYO Available
  • Crew
    Crew
  • Kayaks
    Kayaks
  • Stand-up paddleboards (Extra)
    Stand-up paddleboards (Extra)
  • Sunbaking
    Sunbaking
  • Swimming
    Swimming
  • Tender
    Tender
  • Toilets
    Toilets

Catering

Southwinds Canapé Menu

Minimum spend applies: Mon – Fri $660 | Sat – $825 | Sun – $1100

Option One (choice of 5): $45 per person
1 substantial selection, 4 standard selections

Option Two (choice of 7): $55 per person
2 substantial selections, 4 standard selections, 1 dessert selection

Option Three (choice of 9): $65 per person
2 substantial selections, 5 standard selections, 2 dessert selections

Selections:
(V) Vegetarian | (VE) Vegan | (GF) Gluten Free | (D) Dairy

Standard Cold Canapés
Vegetarian
Tartlet of eggplant caponata, goat cheese and toasted macadamia (V)
Frittata of baby spinach, ricotta and asparagus (V)
Basil, Boconcini and Tomato Skewers (V)
Crunchy vegetable & sriracha tofu rice paper roll w/ peanut sauce (VE) (D) (GF)
Vietnamese rice paper roll of avocado, pomelo, mint w/ nuoc cham (V) (GF)

Seafood
King Prawn & lychee rice paper roll, soy mirin dipping
Peeled King Prawns with Saffron Aoii (DF) (GF)
Smoked Salmon Bellini, Avocado mousse and dill
San choy bau of king prawn, crisp noodles and water chestnut
Sydney Rock Oysters with lemon

Meat
Chicken Rice paper roll with chinese cabbage, mint, coriander
Peking duck pancake, shallot, hoisin and cucumber
Chicken and water chestnut san choy bau

Substantial Cold Canapés
Poached prawn, cocktail sauce, crisp lettuce on a brioche long roll
Poke bowl of black rice, seared salmon, avocado and yuzu mayo
Seared Japanese beef carpaccio, snow pea, organic soba noodle salad and black sesame dressing

Dessert Canapés
Chocolate brownies
Assorted Petite fours tarts
Petite Portuguese Tarts
Petite cupcakes, assorted flavours

Southwinds Chef Canapé Menu

Prepared by a Chef on board
Minimum spend $1540

Option One (choice of 5): $70 per person
1 substantial selection, 4 standard selections

Option Two (choice of 7): $80 per person
2 substantial selections, 4 standard selections, 1 dessert selection

Option Three (choice of 9): $90 per person
2 substantial selections, 5 standard selections, 2 dessert selections

Selections:
(V) Vegetarian | (VE) Vegan | (GF) Gluten Free | (D) Dairy

Standard Cold Canapés (Chef)
Vegetarian
Parmesan wafer w/ pear, gorgonzola, organic honey and hazelnut (V)
Tartlet of green olive, vine leaf, artichoke and pecorino cheese (V)
Ancient grain nori roll, black fungus salad, crispy noodles (V) (GF)
Glazed kingfish sashimi, toasted sesame and yuzu dressing (GF)

Seafood
Lemon Prawn Skewers
Salmon Tostada, with avocado, chipotle mayo and sesame (GF) (DF)
Barramundi Spring Rolls (DF)
Oysters with Pink Ginger and Soba Noodles (DF)
Oysters with Red Wine Vinaigrette (GF) (DF)
Oysters with Mojito Dressing (GF) (DF)

Meat
Pulled pork burrito, guacamole, roast corn and chilli beans
Peking duck pancake, shallot, hoisin sauce
Wagyu beef tataki, horseradish & shisho cress
Tea-smoked duck miang on betel leaf, with shredded coconut, and finger lime (DF) (GF)
Satay chicken skewers (DF)
Handcrafted lamb and vegetable pies
Handcrafted braised beef cheek pies
Pork and bok choy dumplings with chilli sambal and black vinegar dressing

Substantial Cold Canapés
Poached prawn, cocktail sauce, crisp lettuce on a brioche long roll
Poke bowl of black rice, seared salmon, avocado and yuzu mayo
Seared Japanese beef carpaccio, snow pea, organic soba noodle salad and black sesame dressing

Dessert Canapés
Bite-sized pavlova w/ kiwi, passionfruit lemon curd (GF)
Belgian chocolate mousse with Honeycomb
Assorted Petite fours
Petite Portuguese Tarts
Petite cupcakes, assorted flavours
Mini gelato cones, assorted flavours

Southwinds Platters Menu

Cold Seafood Platter: $75 per person
Minimum 15 guests
Minimum 48 hours notice
Cooked Balmain Bug (x 1)
Large Cooked Prawn (x 2)
Japanese spiced Seared Salmon (60g)
Marinated Octopus Salad with Potato, Olive, Capers & Tomato
Taramasalata dip with Olive oil Croutons
Tarte and Cocktail sauce, Lemon Wedge

Cheese Platter: $17.90 per person
Minimum 5 guests
A variety of blue vein, mature cheddar, black pepper cheddar, blueberry cheese & chilli lime cheese served w/ lavosh, dried fruits, fresh fruits, nuts & fig paste

Mezze Platter: $17.90 per person
Minimum 5 guests
Hummus and baba ghanoush, complimented with morcon spicy picante salami, pork neck, chorizo, dolmades, pesto feta cheese, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes and pita bread

Fruit Platter: $12.50 per person
Minimum 5 guests
A selection of seasonal fruits

Southwinds Beverage Packages

Captains Package: $20 per person per hour
Swift Orange NSW, NV Sparkling Cuvee
Bouch Aine Heritage Chardonnay, France
Little Angel Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
La Tonnelle Rosé Vins Breban, France
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Italy
4 pines pacific ale, Manly
Selection of soft drinks
Water

Commodores Package: $30 per person per hour
Laurent Perrier La Cuvee, France
Bouch Aine Heritage Chardonnay, France
Little Angel Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
La Tonnelle Rose Vins Breban, France
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Italy
4 pines pacific ale, Manly
Selection of soft drinks
Water

Admirals Package: $50 per person per hour
Laurent Perrier Ultra Brut, France
Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rose, France
Cat Amongst the Pigeons Fat Cat Chardonnay, Australia
Isabel Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Gerard Bertrand Cote des Roses Rose, France
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Italy
4 pines pacific ale, Manly
Selection of soft drinks
Water

Sea Lord Package: $140 per person per hour
Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle, France
Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rose, France
Domaine Ott ‘By Ott’ Rose, Provence France
Grosset Polish Hill Riesling, Clare Valley SA
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Italy
4 pines pacific ale, Manly
Selection of soft drinks
Water

Optional Extras

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