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The Shotover Story
 In 1992 the Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort undertook a 6 month, nationwide search for the highest quality wildlife cruise boat for their guests. 'Shotover' was their choice.
She's huge, 60' (18m) long and 31' (9m) wide. Originally built as an ocean racer, she established her reputation as the fastest ocean racer in the southern hemisphere on her maiden voyage!! Many of her subsequent ocean racing and passage records are still unbroken. You'll be sailing a famous champion, the fastest sailing cruise boat in the country and still one of the fastest ocean racing cats in the southern hemisphere.
The advantages of a thoroughbred. Naturally your cruises are very leisurely, but if the animals aren't nearby, then unmatched sailing ability will get you around faster than any other sailing cruise boat in Australia. You'll certainly be impressed by the size, power and effortless speed but you'll be amazed at the smooth ride, the stability and the secure feeling of the big cat.
The Tahitian connection. For a year she worked with the 10 Network. A seasoned ocean voyager, she's sailed all over the Pacific. For 3 years she worked in romantic French Polynesia, carrying guests from Papeete, Tahiti, to legendary Moorea and to Marlon Brando's Polynesian atoll - Tetiaroa.
The rich and famous. Her previous owner is New Zealand's wealthiest man. The only double bunk on board was built especially for singer Diana Ross.
Our good luck charms: Equipment from Australia 2, the yacht that won the America's Cup for Australia.
Helping research. We provide support for the dolphin, dugong and tiger shark research projects. We also record and report significant events when there isn't a research team here. Our mammal sightings are logged and provided to the WA Department of Conservation.
Unique experience. Shotover is unique - she's the only one of her design in the world! This is a fabulous opportunity to do some fair-dinkum sailing, aboard a part of Australia's ocean racing history. The sailing is an experience in itself, plus you'll enjoy the superb experience of seeing animals in the wild, at close quarters, in an environmentally unobtrusive way. A rare opportunity for a truly unique blend of experiences.
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