Morning Cruise on LaDrone - AWBF

Experience the stunning Derwent river, with views from the water of the all the Tall ships visiting the Festival, the Tasman Bridge, Wrest point casino, and the rest of the beautiful city of Hobart. See the morning's on water events in style, including the 'Derwent Storms Dragon Boat and Hobart Outrigger Rigger Canoe Club Paddle', and the exhilarating race starts of the 'Derwent World Championships'. See below for the AWBF timings, to choose which day you might want to head out.

Inclusions:

• A snack of Crackers and Huon Valley produced tapenade and sweet paste.
  
• Comfortable enclosed cabin with cushioned seating and 1950's décor, perfect for any weather.
• Spacious Aft Deck, perfect for viewing the gorgeous scenery, boats and on water events while relaxing and enjoying the sun.
• Knowledgeable Skippers and crew to provide excellent service for your cruise.
• Licenced bar of local Wine, Beer and Cider.  With apple juice, non-alcoholic cider and still or sparkling water also available.
• Locally sourced apple chips and biltong available for purchase, along with other produce and merchandise.

For our purposes children's prices are for 1-16 year old's or, Infants are under 1 at the time of the cruise.

Which day should you choose? Well, that depends what you want to see. 

On the Saturday the 8th Feb, you will see the Derwent Storms Dragon Boat and Hobart Outrigger Rigger Canoe Club Paddle and the exciting start to the Derwent World Championships day 1.

On the Sunday the 9th Feb, you will see the race start to the Derwent World Championships day 2.

On Monday the 10th Feb, simply enjoy being out on the Derwent in all it's glory and looking at all the ships from on the water.

Derwent Class Yachts

Derwent Class yachts, unique in design and local heritage, have recently enjoyed a surge in restoration and interest, with every other boat yard in southern Tasmania currently in the midst of restoring one (most notably the Wooden Boat Centre in Franklin, having restored at least 2 at this point, with more in the works). Their "World Championships," held at each AWBF, highlight their historical charm and the competitive spirit of modern sailors, celebrating a seamless blend of tradition and contemporary sailing excellence.

Derwent Storms and Hobart Outrigger Canoe Club

Derwent Storms is a local and vibrant dragon boat club regularly paddling on the picturesque Derwent River. They regularly compete in national events and always welcoming new members from beginners to sports paddlers. The Hobart Outrigger Canoe Club one of two clubs in Tasmania providing a sport to all ages from social paddles to international racing. This sport originates from the development and spread of the coastal cultures of the Pacific Rim region about 30,000 years ago. Canoes played an integral role in the survival and migration of these ancient cultures. Together they will demonstrate a short paddle together which can be viewed from the water on LaDrone or Kings Pier Marina Seawall.