Tall Ships Adventure on the River Derwent

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Photo: Galina Romalis[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Royal Hobart Regatta and the Kettering Wooden Boat Rally will be connected this summer for the first time by Hobart’s tall ships Windeward Bound and Rhona H.  You have a chance to join them on Sunday 7 February or Monday 8 February, 2016 for an exciting sail on the lovely River Derwent.  Join your ship at Elizabeth Street Pier in Hobart for a morning start, allowing around three hours to reach Kettering, where you’ll be in the middle of all the action as local yachts and skippers battle it out on the water.  Where better to see all the action close up than from the deck of your own chartered ship?  Ticket prices include meals and refreshments and transport by luxury coach back to Hobart in time for dinner.  If you’re keen to be part of the action at Australia’s oldest maritime event, board your coach early on Monday 8 February (Regatta Day public holiday) for the 50-minute run to Woodbridge or Kettering, where you’ll join your ship for an exhilirating sail up the Derwent to join the Parade of Classic & Wooden Boats at the Royal Hobart Regatta.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1152″ img_size=”600×400″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Photo: Dave Calder

There couldn’t be a better Christmas present, if you’re still looking for something for that boat-obsessed family member or friend.  You’ll put a grin on their face with the promise of an exciting day on the water aboard one of these superb wind-driven ships.  Or just spoil yourself – let someone else take the wheel while you savour a nice glass of Tasssie sparkling wine and enjoy the view.  Either way, this is a great way to get out on the water and make the most of our beautiful river in high summer.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1154″ img_size=”400×300″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1153″ img_size=”400×300″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Three photos:  Rob Oates, Ballantyne Photography

LIKE TO WIN A FREE TICKET?

Here’s a chance to get creative:  come up with a name for this weekend event (tall ship sailings on Sunday and Monday) that’s catchy and gets the message across and you could win a free trip aboard one of our ships, including refreshments, coach returns and all the photographs you can take!  But be quick – we’re only running this promotion until close of business on Friday 18 December.  Submissions to: manager@australianwoodenboatfestival.com.au[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1156″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Rhona H – tickets Hobart to Kettering Sunday 7 February $140.  Kettering to Hobart Monday 8 February $140, including refreshments and a complimentary drink.  For details and bookings, email admin@headwaves.com.au or phone 0407 169 623.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Windeward Bound – Departing Hobart on Sunday 7 February for a full day’s sailing with all meals provided (Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea) $175.  Kettering to Hobart on Monday 8 February $155 including coach transfer, breakfast, morning tea and lunch. For bookings, visit the booking site or call 0438 120 599[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]