Lady Nelson - Australian Wooden Boat Festival (2023)

Opening of the 2023 Festival Parade of Sail - Friday Feb 10

Short Sails                Admiral's Sail            Fireworks Sail             Accommodation

Opening of the 2023 Festival Parade of Sail - Friday Feb 10

Sail into Hobart on the Lady Nelson for the start of the Wooden Boat Festival (Friday Feb 10)

This sail departs Woodbridge (or other location TBA) at around 0800 and arrives in Hobart around 1500 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.

Here's a taster of images from the 2017 AWBF Parade of Sails

• Cost Woodbridge to Hobart including morning tea and lunch: $200
• Getting to Woodbridge: The Wooden Boat Festival Organisers will provide busses from Hobart but this will be an extra cost of $12-15 and you will need to advise us if you want to use this option.

We have a limited number of vacancies to sail down to the Channel Area on the Thursday afternoon (the 9th).  Hang with other Tall Ships, stay overnight on the Lady Nelson and sailing into Hobart on the Parade of sail next day.  Cost $300.

Short Sails from Hobart - Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th, Monday 13th

Lady Nelson is offering one and a half hour sails during the Wooden Boat Festival. 

• Cost:  $45 per Adult and $20 per child.

These sails have been devised to allow those visiting the AWBF a taste of life under sail without missing too much of the festival program.

Sailings will be

Saturday the 11th 1200 and 1400

Sunday  1500

Monday 1300

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
 

Admiral's Sail - Monday 13th

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 1500 

• Cost: $85 per person

This is a video of a smaller salute to the Governor to give you an idea  HERE

Accommodation during the AWBF

Want affordable accommodation with a nautical  theme right in the heart of the Wooden Boat Festival?

More Details HERE

Book by calling 6234 3348 or email enquiries@ladynelson.org.au