SAILING
Accessible Sailing
From Brian Freeman Dock at Derwent Sailing Squadron
Fri 7 11:00 & Sat 8 to Sun 9 February
$25.00 – $50 per participant (includes support person if required*)
Providing people of all abilities the opportunity to experiencethe joy of sailing. Sailability Tasmania will offer accessible sailing throughout the Festival, which includes participating in the official Parade of Sail. Proudly supported by Australian Sailing and the Derwent Sailing Squadron.
Details:
Accessible sailing will be offered by Sailability Tasmania, from the Brian Freeman Dock at Derwent Sailing Squadron – this is the only fully wheelchair accessible, all-weather dock in Hobart.
“Discover Sailing” – $25.00 per person. Sailing will be 10:00am – 12noon and 1:30pm – 3:30pm Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th. Extra times may be made available if required, so please contact us if these times are not suitable.
“Parade of Sail” – $50.00 per person – This is a longer sail to participate in the Opening Parade of Sail on Friday 7th February, departing Brian Freeman dock at DSS at 11:00am, returning around 2:00pm.
Please note these boats are limited to 6 passengers only, have no cover or toilet facilities on board. Passengers are requested to dress appropriately to the weather, and with the possibility of some light spray if windy.
To book or discuss any special needs, please contact Sailability booking officer Julie Pearson via email at juliepearson17@gmail.com or over the phone at 0438 736 256. More details on Sailability’s activities can be found on their website, sailabilitytas.org
*If a support person is required for day to day activities, then a support person is required to assist the participant on the boat.
CRUISE/TOUR
Tour with TasPorts
From Brooke St Pier
Sat 8 February between 09:00-14:00
Price: $5 Wheelchair accessible
Hop aboard for Tour with TasPorts—a fun, family-friendly and informative event, providing you with a unique insight into operations at the Port of Hobart. Tour with TasPorts is so much more than a river cruise! The cruise is fully accessible and an Auslan interpreted service will be provided on the 10:20am tour. All ticket fees will be donated to the Mission to Seafarers.
CRUISE
Huon River Cruises
River Derwent
Fri 7 – Mon 10 February
Experience the on-water events and boats in luxurious comfort aboard the 1948 historical Tasmanian motor cruiser, LaDrone.
One & All (sa)
The 141 foot brigantine was built based on a traditional carvel construction and a topsail schooner rig. It will be sailing to Hobart from South Australia.
Endeavour Replica (nsw)
The Australian-built replica of HMB Endeavour is one of the world’s most accurate maritime replica vessels. Constructed from 1988 and commissioned in 1994, the vessel features 30 kilometres of rigging, 750 wooden blocks or pulleys, and the masts and spars carry 28 sails that spread approximately 10,000 sq feet (930 m2) of canvas.
Søren Larsen (nsw)
Søren Larsen, built in 1949, was one of the last fully traditional, cargo carrying sailing ships made for Baltic trade. She was lovingly restored and re-rigged by the Davies family in 1978 to the graceful 19th century brigantine she is today.
Young Endeavour (nsw)
A two-masted, square-rigged sailing ship that was purpose-built for sail training. Since 1988, Young Endeavour has welcomed over 14,000 youth on board to take part in an immersive youth development experience at sea.
James Craig (nsw)
Launched in 1874, the three-masted barque James Craig was rescued as a rusting wreck from Tasmania’s Recherche Bay and underwent a 40-year restoration. Now one of only four of her era still sailing, she stands as a symbol of authentic heritage preservation.
Enterprize (vic)
The 27-metre topsail schooner Enterprize is a fully operational replica of a tall ship originally constructed in Hobart in 1830 by William Harvey and William Pender. It first sailed to mainland Australia (settling in the Yarra River, Melbourne) in 1835.
Windeward Bound (tas)
The 110 foot brigantine has crossed Bass Strait more than 40 times and has carried more than 6,000 young Australians on her award-winning youth development programs.
Julie Burgess (tas)
The Julie Burgess is a wooden auxiliary gaff rigged ketch used for cray fishing in Tasmania for over 50 years from the 1930s.
Lady Nelson (tas)
Built locally and launched in 1988, the current Lady Nelson is a replica of the original Lady Nelson brig involved in establishing the settlement of Hobart Town in 1804.
Rhona H (tas)
The 52 foot fishing vessel was built in 1942 in Launceston and is one of the last functioning traditional rigs of its type.
Kerrawyn (tas)
A true Tassie gem, Beltz designed and Wilson built in circa 1948. Recently restored, the 53 foot ex fishing ketch now sails the Huon as a comfortable cruiser and a notable example of continuing tradition.
