 Experience the best of the Whitsunday Islands and Outer Reef on board our eco accredited Spank Me, a 23.9m Maxi. Built in 1989 by Alan Bond, Spank Me was originally named Drumbeat and won the 1989 Sydney to Hobart Race before relocating overseas to compete for the next decade as Congere and then Spank Me BT. She returned home to Australia in 2004 and now takes 28 guests on 3 day/3 night sailing and diving eco adventures exploring the World Heritage Listed Whitsunday Islands, visiting Whitehaven Beach , Hill Inlet and snorkelling or diving the Great Barrier Reef.
Spank Me is one of the largest and fastest Maxi in the Whitsundays, you'll always end up meeting fun and adventurous people onboard.
You'll have so much fun on board Spank Me you may not even notice you're sailing around the World Heritage listed Whitsunday Islands, and Great Barrier Reef, snorkeling and diving the fantastic coral reefs or sun baking on 'one of the best in the world' Whitehaven Beach.
If you think you can handle the pace, get ready to have a spanking good time on SPANK ME.
HISTORY
Originally named "Drumbeat", "Spank Me" was built in Fremantle Australia in 1989 by none other than Alan Bond. Despite her owner's mounting financial problems, she was entered in the 1989-1990 Sydney to Hobart and not only survived the horrendous weather conditions that year, but also won the race. Unfortunately, upon his arrival at the marina in Hobart, Alan Bond was led away by police only minutes after he popped the cork on the bottle of champagne.
Spank ME was Sold later that year, the vessel went to another prominent real estate tycoon - this one in New York, and the vessel was relocated to the east coast of the United States to compete for the next decade as "Congere". Donated in the late 1990's to the Naval Academy Sailing Foundation, "Congere" served as a training vessel for young American Naval sailors until she was purchased in 2001 by Spank Me Racing Corp.. She continued her competitive sailing as "Spank Me BT". Her last big race was the 2002 Newport - Bermuda Race in which she placed 3rd.
OzSail purchased Spank Me in January, 2004 and relocated her back to her home country of Australia. She has kept her spankingly fun name and now conducts 3 day, 3 night fun filled sailing holidays around the World Heritage Listed Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. If you want great value for money, 3 days, 3 nights, all food, linen, and a free dive then you can't go past Spank Me!
What is a Maxi? A true Maxi was designed and built purely as a racing machine. They cost millions of dollars and Maxi yachts are 22 metres and over in length.
Sailing on a Maxi combines the sheer size and power with the thrill of speed. Together with their fascinating racing history the Maxi yachts make for an unforgettable sailing experience, and overnight Maxi sailing adventures are unique to the Whitsundays!
The Spank Me Maxi adventure allows you the opportunity to participate, take the wheel, hoist the sails and grind the winches on one of the most famous yachts in racing history, whilst visiting the very best destinations the Whitsundays has to offer.
Maxi yachts encourage socialising and lots of action and are geared towards guests seeking an exciting and truly unique collection of experiences.
If a high-octane sailing vacation is what you're looking for a Maxi yacht is for you! Book Now!
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