Below are our of fleet of yachts available for bareboat or skippered sailing charter in New Zealand's Bay of Islands.

Click on a boatname in the menu at left, or from the list below, for specifications and more photographs:

 LOTUS 10.6
          

DUFOUR 38

      BENETEAU 405

      BENETEAU 445

DAVIDSON 28
This 28 footer is a popular design from the drawing board of Laurie Davidson. The length of the boat is belied by the roomy interior and large cockpit. The design is not slow on the water however, with the class being raced extensively.

BENETEAU 285
From the Beneteau stable comes this well known 29 footer. With a double cabin aft and another smaller double forward it is a very roomy boat for its size .

BENETEAU 320  
The bigger sister to the Beneteau 285, with the increased volume giving more space in the cabins and saloon .

LOTUS 10.6  
Designed by Alan Wright, the Lotus 10.6 (35') is another very popular yacht among New Zealanders. The designer has one, so they must be good! Our one is the Mark II version, with walk through transom, wheel steering, and in-boom furling main.

DUFOUR 38
The two cabin Classic 38 is an easily handled mid sized yacht. "Iranui's" owners cruised her for two years in the Med before shipping her to New Zealand.

BENETEAU 405
This 40 footer is "The Moorings" version of the very popular Beneteau Oceanis 400. Well thought out use of interior space and a good hull design make for comfortable sailing for up to three couples. Three double cabin layout with two heads and showers, one en suite to the forward cabin.

ELAN 434  
No other bareboat this well equipped in the Bay of Islands! Genset, bowthruster, in boom furling main and even a diesel heater to take the chill off those winter nights! This boat joined our fleet new in March 2008 and is the leading design in Elan's cruising range. With a generous internal volume and spacious accommodation, it's lines are nevertheless performance minded with emphasis on easy and rapid cruising. Two double cabins and a twin berth.

BENETEAU 445
This modified version of the Beneteau Oceanis 440 (Also known as the Moorings 445) was designed by Bruce Farr with comfortable cruising in mind, yet with enough spirit and agility to offer exciting sailing for those who want it. The three double cabins, each with their own bathroom, give privacy for three couples or plenty of room for a family to spread out.

FairWind Charters, Opua, Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand : Tel +64 9 4027821 : www.fairwind.co.nz