What We Do
OUR VISION IS: To create positive change in the lives of everyone who experiences South Passage - Adventure Under Sail.
OUR MISSION IS: To operate a voyage program that facilitates and embodies the R.O.P.E.S Program in all Voyagers.
OUR PURPOSE: To provide a safe and challenging experience, using the ship as a medium to develop leadership, initiative, independence and self-discipline.
OUR PROGRAM: ROPES: Respect, Opportunity, Participation, Enjoyment, Safety
Everyone is a Participant in ROPES
We offer participants from all backgrounds a unique growth opportunity where they are placed outside their comfort zone, experiencing the force of nature and the benefits of team work.
South Passage - Adventure under Sail’s ROPES program is central to the achievement of our Vision and Purpose.
It focuses our efforts on conducting voyages that deliver in terms of the experience for both our crew and our passengers. Everyone is a participant in ROPES.
RESPECT
for others/for the ship’s hierarchy/for the ship
OPPORTUNITY
for personal growth / for stepping up / for stepping out
PARTICIPATION
by everyone
ENJOYMENT
in a job well done / in the surrounds / in the company
SAFETY
is maintained whilst personal boundaries are explored
How Participants will Benefit
Create positive changes in young people by empowering them to learn about the person that they can be by providing a life changing “Experience of a lifetime”.
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Build confidence
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Develop personal skills & team work
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Team building
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Delivering a boat load of fun
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Experience sailing
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Create lasting memories
Upcoming Day Sails
Mid-week Day Sails Thursdays 10am – 2pm
4 hours
$75
Fancy a mini escape during the week? Come for an afternoon sail out on the bay to blow away the cobwebs and get you through to the end of the week! Plenty of time to drop the kids off at school, have a spin around the bay and still be back ion time to pick them up!
Special discounted price for seniors.
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Free Tours – Come and see Qld’s own Tall Ship!
1.5-2 hours
Free
We will be visiting New Farm Park River Hub over the Australia Day weekend and will be welcoming visitors on Saturday 23rd January from 1:00 – 2:30 pm and Sunday 24th January from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Come and say hello to our friendly volunteer crew and find out what we’re all about!
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General Public Voyages
4 days
$600
Come live on-board Queensland’s own Tall Ship and join the crew as we make our way up the Queensland coast from Moreton Bay to the Whitsundays!
There are several legs to choose from. The cost is $600 and includes all on-board meals, accommodation, training and safety equipment. No prior sailing experience required – just a dream to go sailing and a sense of adventure.
Do yourself a favour – join us for an experience of a life time!
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Youth Voyages
3, 5 or 7 days
$150 per day + reef tax if sailing north of Bundaberg.
Designed to cater for Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journeys, one of our voyages covers both the Practice and Qualifying components of your AJ.
We have a Youth Voyage scheduled for every set of school holidays and can sometimes offer a 3-day Bronze voyage over a long weekend and you can also use either or 5-day Silver or 7-day Gold voyage for the Gold Residential.
Voyages take place right up and down the eastern seaboard, from Cairns to Sydney as well as in our home base of Moreton Bay.
You don’t have to be enrolled in the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme to participate in one of our Youth Voyages – just be aged 14 – 20 and be keen for an Adventure Under Sail.
Book NowLend a Hand & Support Us
We have a proud tradition of fulfilling our vision:
"To create positive change in the lives of everyone who experiences South Passage - Adventure Under Sail".
I would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the South Passage Foundation.
This will be used to sponsor disadvantaged or at-risk people by funding berths on suitable ‘sail training’ voyages to provide them with a personal development opportunity.
I would like to support the operation of South Passage.
This will be used for maintenance and ongoing operating costs to keep South Passage viable.
Direct to South Passage - Non Tax Deductible
via the Australian Sports Foundation - for those that wish to claim a Tax Deduction
We're Looking for Volunteers
South Passage is a not for profit organisation, wholly run by its volunteer members. Membership of South Passage - Adventure under Sail is open to anyone with an interest in sailing, adventure or with a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people.
There are opportunities to sail on South Passage as a Watch Leader or paid crew or to assist in the many other roles required to keep South Passage sailing.
Download a Membership Application Form
Please refer to our Code of Conduct before completing your Membership Form
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South Passage - Adventure Under Sail
8/188 Stratton Terrace, Manly
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4 weeks ago
This was a great day out for those who like to be involved. The staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. It was relaxing while allowing you to help with steering and pulling up and down the sails.
Recommended for young and old alike. … More -
2 months ago
Our cruise on board the South Passage was absolutely perfect. The weather was glorious, the volunteer crew so professional, encouraging and communicative. We were able to see up close first hand how a big sailing ship operates. It’s not … More your normal sit about drinking wine, trailing your hand in the water sort of trip. It’s more a pull on that rope, would you like a turn at the helm, take your own sandwiches, nearly forgot to eat them, kind of thing. A wonderfully engaging experience, don’t miss your chance while Covid is keeping it in Qld.