2.5 Hour Public Sailings

Description

The aim of this short voyage is to ‘catch the wind’, hoist the sails and experience the workings of this historic vessel.  With a ‘fair breeze’ the vessel heads west toward Mersey Bluff, further west to Don Heads before turning round in the Bass Strait and heading back to Port.  Passengers get a different view of Devonport, the dolerite cliffs of Mersey Bluff and the north-west coastline.  Some of our local wildlife may even pay us a visit!

While on board you’ll hear more about the ketch, now the last of the original fishing vessels that plied the seas around the Bass Strait and islands, whilst enjoying a selection of locally sourced light refreshments.

Previous Passenger Comments

“Very good & most relaxing – Crew very friendly.”

“Loved the unique experience”

“Beautiful, I would go again”

“Superb effort to restore & use this ship for future generations! Well done.”

“Wonderful view of Devonport. Relaxing afternoon.”

“Very competent & friendly crew. The ship was immaculate. Value for $. Well done.”

Important Information

Departs: Reg Hope Park, East Devonport.  Please be at the mooring 15-20 minutes beforehand.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Includes: Light refreshments.  Please advise dietary requirements whilst completing your booking.

Weather dependent: Sailings are weather dependent.  Julie Burgess Inc. will contact you between 24 and 4 hours prior to a sail time via email if sailings have to be cancelled due to weather conditions.  If in doubt, please email bookings@julieburgess.org or check our Facebook page

*Student ID card must be produced at time of booking.

**children under the age of 8 are not permitted to sail.