Information

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Included: 

• All meals included: Daily breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon snacks, dinner & dessert while on the charter.

• Tea, coffee, milo & filtered water (BYO alcohol & other beverages, )

• Daily Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation classes. We will also provide you with Yoga mats.

• 3 experienced and VERY fun sailing crew (a skipper and two deckhands/hosts) that will not only boat you safely through the open waters of the reef, but will also teach you the basic principles of sailing.

• 3 qualified and experienced Whitsundays freediving instructors.

• Recognised freediving certification.

• Breathing workshops, freediving gear/technique and safety training, guided in water diving and coaching.

• Basic snorkeling equipment is provided free of charge (mask, snorkel & suit – we provide thicker suits in the winter months). However we highly recommend you bring your own freediving equipment for an even better experience. 

• Comfy bed, pillow and bed linen.

• All Marine Park fees are included with your purchase.

• USB charging stations, sun and rain shades, hot showers & mats to sleep on the deck if falling asleep to shooting stars and waking up with the light and warmth of the tropical sun is your thing.

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Medical Clearance:

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There are some medical conditions which can be considered dangerous for freediving, so if you have any of these medical conditions you must obtain a clearance certificate from a doctor approving your participation in the freediving course. The medical conditions requireing doctors clearance are:

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• Asthma 

• Heart/lung conditions 

• Blood pressure 

• Epilepsy

• Pregnancy 

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Your respiratory and circulatory systems must be in good health. All body air spaces must be normal and healthy. 

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All guests will need to fill out the following waiver to be able to participate. 

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https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/dzvupohkmcdb2jzzzmgwqx/web/

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Please be aware that if you have one of the above medical conditions, and are not able to provide a clearance from a doctor, you will not be able to participate in the freediving component of this trip, so you should check with a doctor before booking. 

 

Fitness: 

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• This is a moderate-active trip involving short walks every day (3-6kms), swimming, snorkelling, Yoga and Pilates.

• All the activities have been perfectly designed to adapt to all fitness levels, so you have no excuse not to participate! :P

• Yoga classes will be conducted at Beginners level - thus, no previous experience is required. Variations and progressions will be offered to cater to  more advanced practitioners.

Accomodation:

 

Accommodation on Hammer is in dormitory style cabins/sections below deck. 

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Start & Finish location:

 

This unique adventure tour departs from Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach @ 10:00 a.m. and returns on the last day at approximately 3:30 p.m. Meet us at Bohemian Raw Cafe (located in the Marina) at 9:45 a.m.

 

If you are arriving before to Airlie Beach or staying a bit longer after the trip, we are more than happy to provide you with recommendations on where to stay, whether that be nearby hostels or private accommodations like hotels and Airbnb’s.

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We also like to organise a pre-departure dinner the night before the trip so that we can get to know each other a little bit before moving in together! We will create a group chat to share details of the event. Feel free to join us if you are in town!

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What to Pack:

 

We HIGHLY RECOMMEND you bring your own free diving gear to the trip. This includes:
•    Masks
•    Diving fins
•    Weight belts
 
We have some basics masks and snorkels plus a small selection of fins that we can offer you. However, investing in your own gear is our best advice as they are a very personal asset to have, plus you will need them in all of your future Free Diving Adventures! If you have any questions on what exactly you need to buy or where to do so, please feel free to send us a message and we will be more than happy to provide you with recommendations.
 
*** We can provide dive weights if travelling with excess weight is an issue.

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Considering that this trip is taking place in the spring and that we will be most of the time out at sea or at the beach, your biggest assets to pack will be, for sure, swimsuits and bikinis (what a life!). Add a pair of shorts, a couple of fresh shirts or tops and a sundress and you are sweet to go. Also, keep in mind that it can get quite windy when sailing, and also a bit chilly when the sun goes down. Therefore, we recommend bringing a cozy, warm sweater or jacket to keep you nice and warm.

 

Activewear should also be added to your ‘what to pack’ list, as you will need it for the Yoga lessons and the hiking days. We suggest a pair of biker shorts or leggings, a sports bra, sports shirt and running or hiking shoes.

 

In addition, we suggest bringing a towel, reef-friendly sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, hat, sandals/thongs, toiletries and any prescribed medicines. There are absolutely no shops around the islands, so please make sure you pack important items or treats before arriving at the Marina.

 

*** Please note that we have VERY LIMITED space on the boat, so please be mindful about the size of your bag. We kindly ask you to only bring one bag each, not bigger than a woolies / tote sized bag. If you have larger luggage, you can either leave it at one of the hostels in Airlie Beach or hire a storage service at Prosail’s office.

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Drinks:

 

Broomstick is a BYO vessel - Yay! Party time!

 

What this means, is that you are able to (and should!) bring your own alcohol onto the boat. However, due to safety reasons, no glass containers are allowed. Please make sure that all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are put away in appropriate containers before boarding the boat.

 

Filtered drinking water is included throughout your tour. You are welcome to bring a water bottle and fill it up as many times as you need. It’s important to keep hydrated, especially when being exposed to the sun all day!

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Large Luggage:

Large bags cannot be taken on-board.  Storage services are available at our office 

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Itinerary:

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DAY 1:

 

• We will all meet at Coral Sea Marina (Bohemian Raw Cafe) for a 10:00 a.m. departure.

• Sail to Hayman island – Blue Pearl bay, where we will have our introduction to Free dive theory + in-water training.

• In the afternoon, we will have a relaxing Yoga session which will release any remaining physical and/or mental tensions from our busy lives. It’s time to leave the mainland behind…!

• Dinner will be served soon after that.

 

Day 2:

 

• As the sun makes its first morning appearance, we will tune into our bodies & minds through the practice of Yoga Asana (Physical practice) & Pranayama (Breathwork)

• We will then have coffee & brekkie ready for us to eat on the deck before putting up the sails and head over to our next diving location.

• Sail from Blue Pearl bay to Luncheon Bay

• Upon arrival,  we will have our second Free dive theory lesson + diving classes in the water.

• In the afternoon,  you will have free time to relax and connect to your sail-mates, your surroundings and yourself.

• Dinner will be served quite early, as early-nights are quite common (and recommended!) in a trip of this nature.

 

Day 3:

• Same as the previous day, we will have a nice Yoga & Breathwork session in the morning to set us up for the day.

• Brekkie & Coffee will be served after that.

• Sail from Luncheon bay to Hook island!

• Today is your FINAL DIVING DAY! You will be assessed on what you have learned throughout these days.

• Sail to South Molle Island, where we will go hiking to Spion Kop. This is, hands down, the most scenic hike in the Whitsunday Islands!

• Dinner and zzzz…

 

Day 4:

• Brekkie and coffee.

• Sail to the one and only… Whitehaven Beach!!!! Here we will head to the iconic Hill Inlet Lookout,  where you will witness the beauty of Whitehaven Beach in all its majesty. You might even get your new profile pic!

• We will have time to swim & relax at the beach. Much-needed after all these learning days!

• Without any rush, we will then head to the Southern End of Whitehaven to set our camp for the night! 

• At sunset, we will have a restorative Yoga, breathwork & meditation practice to wind us down.

• We will have dinner around the fire, maybe a cheeky glass of wine or two… maybe a cheeky skinny dipping by the light of the moon… it’s our last night! 

 

Day 5:

• As we wake up, we will pack up camp and head back to the boat for brekkie.

• Sail to Chaulkies Beach @ Hazelwood Island for our last snorkel / dive in the deep blue waters of The Great Barrier Reef!

• Sadly, we will then set the sails to return back to Airlie Beach, where our Free Diving Adventure began. The only BIG difference is that now you are a CERTIFIED FREEDIVER!!!!

• Optional: night out with the girls @ Airlie Beach (drinks & dinner). Pending location.

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Health & Safety:

 

Following health and safety guidelines, we will conduct a risk assessment on every guest prior to entering the water. While in the water, we will have staff on look-out duty as well a small tender relatively close by in case of emergency. On the Whitsundays, the reefs we visit are right off the beaches, so it is pretty easy to make our way to the beach. We can assure your survival plus many stories to tell your grandkids!

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Terms and Conditions: 

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• SPECIAL COVID-19 CANCELLATION POLICY: If any passenger cannot make the tour departure date due to Government travel restrictions surrounding COVID-19, we will issue full credit or a refund minus the booking deposit.  Please inform us as soon as you are aware that you cannot make the tour. Proof of travel restriction on the tour departure date will need to be supplied. 

• We reserve the right to substitute vessels without notice at any time for any reason.  

• All charters are subject to weather and the vessel operator’s discretion. 

• We recommend you take out travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss of personal goods and the inability to travel due to weather or any other unforeseen circumstances. This is an adventure product and clients should note that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard guests, we cannot be responsible for any damage, personal injury or loss due to the actions of passengers that are beyond our control.  

• If travelling to Airlie Beach by road, please allow extra time to travel during the wet season (Dec-May) as we occasionally have road closures due to flooding.  

• At certain times of the year, rare but ‘dangerous’ jellyfish inhabit these waters and passengers should take care for their own safety. Passengers entering the water do so at their own risk and the owner of the vessel will not be liable for any personal injury, illness, death or any other consequences whatsoever of passengers being stung by jellyfish. To minimise this risk, you will be provided with a full-length protective ‘Snorkel Suit’ to wear whilst swimming and snorkelling during the tour.  

• We shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any injury to person or property which is suffered or sustained by any passenger as a result of participating in any of its sailing adventures, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.