Australian Maxi Championship | SOLAS Big Boat Challenge Cruise

TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER 2026

The SOLAS Big Boat Challenge on Sydney Harbour, is the final leg of the Australian Maxi Championship, with some of the biggest and fastest yachts in the world. This is the most exciting lead-up to the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and your chance to get unbelievably close to the racing action as the major contenders battle it out on Sydney Harbour.

Join us aboard Starship Sydney, one of Sydney’s most iconic glass vessels, for four action-packed spectator hours on the Harbour. Our experienced crew know the yachts, the race-course and where to position the vessel to give you a fantastic view of the racing. Enjoy race commentary, follow the CYCA TV live action on the big screen, and soak up the atmosphere alongside fellow sailing enthusiasts all while enjoying canapés, food stations and an inclusive beverage package.

Inclusions

  • Prime positioning to experience the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge up close
  • Up to four hours cruising Sydney Harbour onboard Starship Sydney
  • An indulgent menu of canapes and food stations
  • Beverage Package of beer, wine and softdrinks
  • Commentary and large screens showing all the CYCA TV live race day action
  • Access to all decks excluding Rootop

Optional Extras

  • Rooftop Access - Be in the first 200 passengers to book and receive exclusive Rooftop Access for only $1 per person
  • CYCA Return Transfers - Return CYCA Transfers departing 12:00 noon $20 per person

Chef's Selection of Canapes

Sample Food Stations

  • Slow roasted beef, pork or chicken slow-cooked for 4 to 6 hours with our own
    Starship BBQ rubs & finished with our basting sauces (choice of two proteins)
  • Char grilled roasted vegetables
  • A variety of hard and soft tortilla bases to be toasted to order avocado with
    fresh lime juice, Spanish onion, tomato salsa, sea salt & fresh coriander
    (contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten)

Sample Beverage Selection

  • Young Henry’s Lager
  • Young Henry’s Pale Ale
  • James Boag’s Premium Light
  • Non-alcoholic beer
  • Tyrrell’s Moore’s Creek Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
  • Tyrrell’s Moore’s Creek Shiraz
  • Tyrrell’s Moore’s Creek Sparkling Brut
  • Assorted soft drinks and fruit juices

From
King Street Wharf no. 4
Darling Harbour
Boarding 11:00am
Departing 11:30am
Disembark 3:30 pm

CYCA Return Transfers - Return CYCA Transfers departing 12:00 noon $20 per person

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