1How will the tours run?
Meet at the head of Kings Pier (right next to the amenities block and across from Mures Foshmongers) in the ANMM Boat Builders of Australia marquee, in front of their “Boat Builders” display, 15 minutes prior to the tour beginning.
The tour guide will give a brief talk on the walk to the berthed vessels.
The tour guide will then hand over your group to the #1 boat owner to talk about their vessel (for about 10-15 minutes), then #2 owner, then #3 owner, then #4 owner.
The tour guide will give a brief talk on the walk to the berthed vessels.
The tour guide will then hand over your group to the #1 boat owner to talk about their vessel (for about 10-15 minutes), then #2 owner, then #3 owner, then #4 owner.
2How many people per tour?
There will be a limited capacity of 6-8 people per tour.
3What do I wear?
Please wear boat appropriate clothes and shoes (preferably boat or soft bottom shoes).
4What if I'm late?
If you are late, go straight to the meeting point and a volunteer will walk you over to join the tours that are underway.
No refunds or alternative tours will be provided if you are late. Please see ticketing Terms & Conditions below.
No refunds or alternative tours will be provided if you are late. Please see ticketing Terms & Conditions below.
5Are the tours fully accessible?
Tours take place on functioning vessels; please expect uneven surfaces and stairs. If you require further information about accessibility for this event please contact boxoffice@awbf.org.au or call the office on 03 6223 3375. Please note, we are a small team of staff and volunteers but we will endeavour to respond to any queries within 72 hours (excluding weekends and Public Holidays).
Do you consider yourself a devotee of exceptional wooden boat design and builds? Or perhaps you're just curious and feel like a little sticky beak on other people's private boats? Well then, here's your opportunity to take a guided tour of some very special vessels and pick the brains of the people who own them.
The tours include:
- Norman R Wright & Sons (QLD): Vessels on display, Bali Hai II (at 82 feet in length, if you don’t mind), Magellan, Tilting at Windmills, Conway and Boxer. SOLD OUT
- Jock Muir (TAS): Westwind (Jocks first big boat), Westward (only Tassie boat to ever win two S2Hs), and Trevassa. SOLD OUT
- Len Randell (WA): Rugged (being shipped all the way from Perth), Smoky Cape (Jack Earl’s last boat), Duet and Swift. SOLD OUT
Price: $15 + Eventbrite booking fee, per person, per tour (limited tickets & tours available)
When: Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 February 9am & 4pm or Monday 13 February 9am
Where: Meet at the head of Kings Pier (right next to the amenities block and across from Mures Fishmongers) at the ANMM Boat Builders of Australia marquee, in front of their “Boat Builders” display, 15 minutes prior to the tour beginning.
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes.
Ticketing Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable except in the case that the event has been cancelled by the Australian Wooden Boat Festival. By purchasing a ticket you agree to all ticketing terms and conditions found here.
Bali Hai by Norman R. Wright & Sons
Trevassa by Jock Muir