72' classic sailing yacht · Sydney Harbour · King Street Wharf
Sir Thomas Sopwith
- Up to 26 guests
- From $1,000 / hour
- King Street Wharf
A 72-foot classic sailing yacht built in 1974 and restored for modern luxury charter, for up to 26 guests under sail on Sydney Harbour.
From $1,000 per hour
Dates are confirmed by a charter specialist before anything is committed.
Minimum charter
- Winter
- 3 hours
- Summer
- 4 hours
- Length
- 72 ft
- Vessel
- 72' classic sailing yacht
- Designer
- Robert Clark
- Year built
- 1974
On board
Sir Thomas Sopwith is a remarkable 72-foot classic sailing yacht with more than half a century of maritime history — from British sail training and innovative yacht construction to major Australian offshore voyages and, today, luxury private charter on Sydney Harbour.
Built in Falmouth, England in 1974, she was designed by renowned British naval architect Robert Clark for the Ocean Youth Club, one of Britain's leading offshore sail-training organisations. The yacht was named in honour of her sponsor Sir Thomas Sopwith — celebrated British aviation figure, industrialist, accomplished yachtsman and two-time America's Cup challenger.
On board
- Authentic 1974 Robert Clark design
- Extensively restored and modernised
- Sailing charters on Sydney Harbour
Comfort & amenities
- Beautifully appointed accommodation
- Contemporary systems throughout
Main saloon
At a time when large sailing yachts were still predominantly built in timber or metal, she was constructed in fibreglass, described by the Ocean Youth Club as the longest production fibreglass sailing vessel in the world at the time. More than 50 years later, her elegant Robert Clark lines remain unmistakable.
Her career included extensive offshore sailing and several Atlantic crossings before an equally fascinating Australian chapter, including connections with the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, extensive cruising of the Australian coastline and a Round Australia voyage.
Perfect for
- Harbour sailing
- Sunset cruises
- Private lunches and dining
- Swimming and secluded anchorages
- Photography
Departure
Departs King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour
Central Sydney. Boarding times are confirmed with your charter specialist.
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