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.
Canapé 1: $40 per person Choice of 5 – 1 substantial & 4 standards
Canapé 2: $50 per person Choice of 7 – 2 substantials, 4 standards, 1 dessert
Canapé 3: $60 per person Choice of 9: 2 substantials, 5 standards, 2 desserts
Standard Cold Canapés Vegetarian
Tartlet of eggplant caponata, goat cheese and toasted macadamia (V)
Frittata of baby spinach, ricotta and asparagus (V)
Crunchy vegetable & sriracha tofu rice paper roll with peanut sauce (VE, D, GF)
Vietnamese rice paper roll of avocado, pomelo, mint with nouc cham (V, GF)
Seafood
King Prawn & lychee rice paper roll, soy mirin dipping sauce
Meat
Char sui chicken rice paper roll with Chinese cabbage, mint, coriander
Peking duck pancake, shallot, hoisin and cucumber
Standard Hot Canapés Vegetarian
Spinach quiche (V)
Mac and cheese ball (V)
Vegetable samosa with mango chutney (VE)
Meat
Chicken and camembert pie
Peppered grass-fed Tasmanian beef pie with ketchup
Traditional sausage rolls with condiment
Coconut chicken sugar cane skewers
Substantial Canapés 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
Hot Canapés
Triple cheeseburger, caramelised onion and chilli jam
Singapore chilli crab claws
Fish and chippy butty burger with house tartare
Buttermilk chicken slider, pickles, apple slaw and chipotle mayo
Dessert Canapés
Tartlet of dark chocolate and raspberry
Cocktail eclairs of elderflower cream and pistachio
Profiterole with lemon yuzu curd
Limoncello meringue tart
Belgian chocolate mousse with honeycomb
Seasonal fruit skewer (VE)
Mini nutella doughnuts
Mini jam doughnuts
V = Vegetarian / VE = Vegan / GF = Gluten Free / D = Dairy
Southwinds Chef Canapé Menu
Minimum spend $1,200
Chef Canapés 1: $70 per person Choice of 5 – 1 substantial & 4 standards
Chef Canapés 2: $80 per person Choice of 7 – 2 substantials, 4 standards, 1 dessert
Chef Canapés 3: $90 per person Choice of 9: 2 substantials, 5 standards, 2 desserts
Standard Cold Canapés Vegetarian
Parmesan wafer with 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
San choy bau of king prawn, crisp noodle and water chestnut
Standard Hot Canapés Vegetarian
Saffron, leek, gorgonzola risotto suppli with chilli jam (V)
Coconut, ricotta and green onion dumplings with mango salsa (V)
Scorched corn and jalapeno croquette with green tabasco aioli
Seafood
Cocktail gold band snapper pie with truffle Anglaise
Salt and pepper style kataifi king prawn
Meat
Cocktail braised beef cheek pie, mushy pea purée
Pepper and beef wellington, duck liver pate and prosciutto
Caramelised pork belly, plum relish and crackling crumble
Pizzetta of bresaola, salsa verde, halloumi and blistered tomato
Substantial Canapés 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
Hot Canapés Vegetarian
Chargrilled halloumi burger, iceberg, red pepper harissa relish (V)
Chickpea, lentil kofta burger with toum (garlic) sauce (VE)
Seafood
Reggiano crusted john dory, orange and queen olive salad
Singapore chilli crab claws
Meat
Red duck curry with jasmine rice and coriander salad (GF)
Frenched lamb cutlet with parsnip puree and pistachio (GF)
South American hot dog, avocado salsa and crème fraîche
Triple cheeseburger, caramelised onion and chilli jam
Buttermilk chicken slider, pickles, apple slaw and chipotle mayo
Moroccan style lamb burger, cucumber, sumac mint labneh
Dessert Canapés Trifle of lychee jasmine jelly, matcha custard and coconut macaroon
Bite-sized pavlova with kiwi, passionfruit lemon curd (GF)
Eton mess of berries, mousseline cream and meringue
Cocktail eclairs of elderflower cream and pistachio
Profiterole with lemon yuzu curd
Limoncello meringue tart
Belgian chocolate mousse with pistachio praline and salted caramel
V = Vegetarian / VE = Vegan / GF = Gluten Free / D = Dairy
Southwinds Platters Menu
Cold Seafood Platter: $60 per person Minimum 15 guests & 48-hours notice
Cooked Balmain ug (1)
Large cooked prawn (2)
Oysters with Ponzu (2)
Japanese spiced seared salmon (60gram)
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 and
chilli lime cheese served with lavosh, dried fruits, fresh fruits, nuts and fig paste
Mezze Platter: $17.90 per person Minimum 5 guests
A variety of blue vein, mature cheddar, black pepper cheddar, blueberry cheese and
chilli lime cheese served with lavosh, dried fruits, fresh fruits, nuts and fig paste
Fruit Platter: $12.50 per person Minimum 5 guests
A selection of seasonal fruit
Southwinds Beverage Packages
Captains Package: $20 per person, per hour
Swift Orange NSW, NV Sparkling Cuvée
Paul Mas Chardonnay, France
Amiri Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Pierre Brevin Rosé, France
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Italy
4 Pines Pacific ale, Manly
Commodores Package: $30 per person, per hour
Laurent Perrier La Cuvée, France
La Forge Estate Chardonnay, France
Marlborough Sounds Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
La Planchelière Cabernet d’Anjou Rosé, France
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Italy
4 Pines Pacific ale, Manly
Admirals Package: $50 per person, per hour
Laurent Perrier Ultra Brut, France
Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé, France
Cat Amongst the Pigeons Fat Cat Chardonnay, Australia
Isabel Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Gérard Bertrand Côte Des Roses Rosé, France
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Italy
4 Pines Pacific ale, Manly
Sea Lord Package: $140 per person, per hour
Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle, France
Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé, France
Domaine Ott ‘By Ott’ Rosé, Provence France
Grosset Polish Hill Riesling, Clare Valley SA
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Italy
4 Pines Pacific ale, Manly
Optional Extras
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This price is only an estimate, different rates will apply on certain holidays, more information via booking.
