Helsal IV is our main charter vessel. The Dynamique 62 was designed by the famous naval architect, Phillipe Briand, and built in France to cruise the world in comfort, safety and style. She is berthed at King’s Pier Marina, right on the Hobart docks; a stone’s throw from Salamanca Place and all the best hotels in town. The 62 foot luxury cutter is classified as a ‘cruiser racer’; that means you get the thrill of sailing to your destination on a big, fast ocean racing yacht … and then retire below deck to luxury comfort, fabulous food and drink.
On the outside she’s a serious ocean racing yacht with several Sydney to Hobart races under her belt. On the inside she’s a luxury cruiser; all leather and teak with spacious cabins and a large saloon and dining area with 7 foot headroom.
Helsal IV is licensed to carry up to 20 passengers on day trips and 6 overnight. She has two large double bed cabins and a double bunk cabin for passengers, all with ample cupboard space. There are three heads (bathrooms), all of which can be accessed directly from the double bed cabins.
On those rare occasions when the wind fails us, Helsal IV is powered by a 150 horsepower 6 cylinder diesel motor. She has a separate generator that provides 240 volt power for overnight charters. When needed, both engines purr along quietly in the sound proofed engine room.
Hobart Yachts had its first commercial tour on November 24, 2011 and we’ve been going strong ever since.
It started when Marsha and Mark Stranger bought the magnificent Helsal IV. They moved onboard and began getting her ready for a new adventure; taking tours around Tasmania’s extensive and often wild coastline and sailing cruises on Hobart’s beautiful big harbour on the River Derwent.
Hobart Yachts soon established a reputation for excellence and in 2018 we were inducted into Trip Advisor’s Hall of Fame. There are a few things that have made Hobart Yachts what it is today: A magnificent yacht, a truly spectacular location and a crew who’s enthusiasm and joy in sailing is utterly contagious. Oh, and the homemade scones get a pretty good rap in the reviews too.
The crew will vary, depending on the focus of the trip and the interests and needs of our passengers, but they will always be highly qualified and experienced. Many are Sydney to Hobart race veterans with many years experience offshore cruising/racing. Because of the size of the yachts the skipper must hold a commercial skipper’s ticket (Master 5 or equivalent) and the deck crew must also have minimum qualifications to work on a commercial vessel.
Any trip with this crew will inevitably include insights, fun and experiences that make it so much more than a sightseeing tour; you only have to browse some of the reviews to see that.