Are you looking for a way to get out on the water to be a part of the regatta action, but prefer that someone else does all the hard work? Or maybe you are looking for a safe and special way to take the kids out to see the colourful fleets of sailing yachts.
At the Festival of Sails in 2012 there are a number of options to enable you, your family and friends to get close to the sailing.
“Out to Lunch” Luxury Catamaran
‘Out To Lunch’ is a 40′ luxury Sailing Catamaran, specialising in Corporate Events, Client Entertaining, Private Parties and Tours. She is survey registered to carry up to 30 passengers, is fully licensed and can provide on-board gourmet catering. This beautifully designed yacht is crafted to the highest standards. She has a stable and smooth ride, with no heeling over. She has extensive deck areas, with outside seating and relaxing trampolines, together with an undercover cockpit area. She has a large saloon with comfortable lounges, panoramic windows, Flat Screen TV with DVD and an easily accessible rest room. She has solid handrails, which make moving from bow to stern, safe and easy.
Sail with the fleet and be part of the action on board the relaxing and stable ‘Out to Lunch.’ You will have an uninterrupted view of the fleet racing, while relaxing on the decks or inside the saloon.
Enterprize – Melbourne’s Tall Ship
Enterprize was built so that an important part of Melbourne’s history would be preserved and accessible to the people of Victoria. She is a replica of the ship that brought the first settlers to Melbourne in 1835. The original ship, built in Hobart in 1829 by William Pender, carried cargo such as coal and, on at least one occasion, over 300 sheep.
One hour Sails – Williamstown (Sunday 22nd January)
Our one hour sails to view the Premier Racing Fleet will depart from Gem Pier, Williamstown, at 11:00, 12:30 and 14:30.
Passage Race Start Viewing – Melbourne
Be in the thick of the action of the start of the historic Melbourne to Geelong Passage race. With over 300 boats starting off the shores of St Kilda & Elwood this is a spectacle not to be missed and will be a great way to kick off Australia Day.
The Enterprize will depart Williamstown and then follow the Passage Race fleet to Geelong, where passengers will be able to join in the Festival of Sails action.
One hour Sails – Geelong (Friday 27th & Saturday 28th January)
Our one hour sails to view the entire Festival of Sails regatta action will depart from Cunningham Pier, Geelong (Sailing times to be advised).
