Constitution Dock is the vibrant centrepiece of the AWBF, hosting the official opening and welcoming guests, including Te Karangatahi, to our Festival home. Lined with a variety of wooden boats, the dock buzzes with activities like model boat sailing, dragon boat races, parbuckling and public rowing.
- Outdoors
- Wheelchair accessible around perimetre
- Concrete ground surface
- Bench seating
- Shade sails (outside Waterside Pavilion)
- All access toilets adjacent at Waterside Pavilion
CONSTITUTION DOCK TIMETABLE
| DAY | TIME | PROGRAM / ACTIVITY |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 13:00 - 17:00 | Docking of Parade of Sail Vessels |
| Friday | 16:45 - 17:15 | Festival Welcome |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 | Free Public Rowing: Ages 8+ |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Parbuckling |
| Saturday | 10:00 | Te Karangatahi |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 12:30 | "Derwent Storms" Dragon Boats Demo |
| Saturday | 14:30 -15:00 | The Hobart Outrigging Society Demo |
| Saturday | 13:00 - 14:00 | "Derwent Storms" Dragon Boats Demo |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 | Free Public Rowing: Ages 8+ |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Parbuckling |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 10:45 | My First Boat launch |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 11:45 | SCAMP capsize demo |
| Sunday | 16:00 | Te Karangatahi |
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 | Free Public Rowing: Ages 8+ |
| Monday | 10:00 - 12:00 | Parbuckling |
| Monday | 11:00 | Plywood Canoe launch |
| Monday | 14:00 | Quick & Dirty parade and race |
| Monday | 15:00 - 15:20 | Poroporoaki haka |
| Monday | 16:00 | Te Karangatahi |
Te Karangatahi Waka Taua
Kia Ora! Join us on Friday to welcome Australia’s only traditionally carved Māori coastal vessel in action at Constitution Dock. Marvel at the craftsmanship and skill of the paddlers. Then, on Monday, come bid farewell to our Kiwi guests as they paddle out of Sullivans Cove and embark on their journey home. Haere rā!
Quick & Dirty Boat Challenge
A race of creativity, ingenuity, perseverance and time. Student teams from around the state race to construct a boat on-site during the Festival—with limited materials and time, this is sure to be a must
see spectacle! On Sunday, the teams decorate and waterproof their boats. On the last day of the Festival the boats will be launched in Constitution Dock, then raced under sail and oar!
Public Rowing
Grab a dinghy and row for free among the beautiful boats berthed at Constitution Dock!
Parbuckling
When your barrel of rum falls overboard, all you need is a couple lengths of rope and a bit of dexterity to retrieve it from the watery depths. Have a go at this time honoured maritime skill.
Derwent Storms Dragon Boats
Join Derwent Storms Dragon Boat Club for an exciting on-water demonstration of dragon boat paddling. Whether you’re new to the sport or an experienced paddler, come and witness the teamwork, rhythm, and power that drives this thrilling water sport!
The Hobart Outrigging Society
Hobart Outrigger Canoe Club will showcase one of Australia’s fastest-growing water sports. Experience the tradition of outrigger canoeing, a practice that dates back 30,000 years to the coastal cultures of the Pacific Rim. Fun for all ages, from social paddling to international racing!
