Sail on Hobart's historic Lady Nelson Tall Ship during the Australian Wooden Boat Festival - Fri 10th to Monday 13th February 2023
- Parade of Sail - sail along with the other tall ships as they enter the Derwent and arrive in Hobart on Friday.
- Short Sails - 1.5 hour return sails from Hobart over the Saturday,Sunday, Monday
- Fireworks Sail - 2-3 hour sail Sunday 12th from Hobart 7:30pm to see fireworks
- Admiral's Sail - 2-3 hour sail on Monday 13th with the other tall ships to 'salute the admiral'
Additional information on our website
AWBF Opening Parade Of Sail - Friday 10th Feb 2023
Sail into Hobart on the Lady Nelson for the start of the Wooden Boat Festival
This sail departs Woodbridge (or other location TBA) at around 0800 (8am) on Friday 10th and arrives in Hobart around 1500 (3pm) in the afternoon.
After being picked up at Woodbridge the Lady Nelson gathers with the other Tall Ships at the mouth of the Derwent and sail (usually) with the sea breeze until just near Hobart. We will then form a convoy of tall ships to parade past the Governor's vessel leading all the other vessels in the fleet.
- Friday 10th Feb: 0800 (8am) - Cost: $200
- A $50 deposit will secure your bookibg. An invoice will be issued for the remainder of the fare.
Overnight Adventure - Hobart Return
Special Offer: We have a limited number of vacancies to join the Lady Nelson in Hobart on Thursday afternoon (9th February) then sail down to the Channel Area and hang with the other Tall Ships. Stay overnight on the Lady Nelson and then sail back into Hobart on the Parade of sail next day.
- Thursday 9th Feb: departure time to be confirmed (afternoon) - Cost $300.
- A $50 deposit will secure your booking. An invoice will be issued for the remainder of the fare.
AWBF Short Sails - Sat 11th to Mon 13th Feb 2023
1.5 hour sails Sat/Sun/Mon during the festival
The following times are indicative and will be opened for booking when confirmed
- Saturday 11th Feb: 12:00 (12pm) and 14:00 (2pm)
- Sunday 12th Feb: 15:00 (3pm)
- Monday 13th Feb: 13:00 (1pm)
- Duration: 1.5 hour
- Return trip departing from Elizabeth Pier, Hobart
- Cost: Adults $45, Children $20
AWBF Fireworks Sail Sunday 12th
Sail out en masse with other Tall Ships for a special 2-3 hour harbour sailing event with a planned 'salute to the Governor' (to be confirmed)
Departure at 1930 (back after the fireworks ~2130-2200) We can supply tea and coffee but BYO drinks and nibbles.
Cost: $90 per person $50 children 5-16
AWBF Tall Ships Admiral's Sail - Monday 13th Feb 2023
Sailing with other Tall Ships for the Admiral's Sail
- Monday 13th Feb: 16:00 (4PM)
- Duration: 2 - 3 hours
- Return trip departing from Elizabeth Pier, Hobart
- Cost: $85
Book online or contact the office on 03 6234 3348