| Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2027 |
Friday 05 February 2027 |
Monday 08 February 2027 |
The Australian Wooden Boat Festival is Tasmania’s largest free event and the largest celebration of wooden boats and maritime culture in the Southern Hemisphere.
Founded in 1994, the four-day festival is held biennially in Hobart, spanning the entire waterfront and feeding into the city beyond. Hobart's historic port bursts to life with a vibrant atmosphere, offering a curated blend of experiences. The festival features a stunning collection of wooden vessels, from historic tall ships and classic yachts to traditional fishing boats. Visitors can enjoy the grandeur of the opening Parade of Sail, and the closing Admiral’s Sail, along with on-water displays, boat cruises and tours, symposium talks, workshops, cooking demos, exhibitions, theatre, film, live music at the festival tavern, delicious Tasmanian food and drink, and a dedicated kids' maritime precinct with shaded areas and plenty of activities.
Find out more at https://awbf2027.org.au/.
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| The Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta |
Saturday 20 February 2027 |
Sunday 21 February 2027 |
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st February 2027
at
South Gippsland Yacht Club - Inverloch
Owners of all wooden sailing dinghies are invited to enter.
The entry fee of $80.00 per boat gives you all these benefits:-
- Entry to four short course races over the weekend
- Regatta polo shirt
- Regatta dinner on Saturday night (extra charge)
- Boat storage in club compound
- Numerous awards and valuable prizes for race winners and best presented boats
As well as the racing prizes, there is an award for Best Presented Boat and awards for best
presented Moth class dinghy and Sailfish class dinghy. There is also a People's Choice award.
The Inverloch regatta has been supported by the Wooden Boat Association since it began in
2014. Our members have participated in the events, assisted with organisation and
attended as spectators and supporters.
At least 40 boats have entered each year and some have come from New South Wales,
South Australia and Queensland to meet class compatriots and enjoy a great weekend of
social sailing and racing. The Sailfish class usually makes up about a third of the numbers.
For further details go to the South Gippsland Yacht Club website https://www.sgycinverloch.com.au/wooden-dinghy-regatta
(Entries are open and there is more info about the event and past regattas)
or contact Leigh McNolty lmcnolty@bigpond.com Ph 0428 218 062
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| Gippsland Lakes Raid 2027 |
Tuesday 02 March 2027 |
Friday 05 March 2027 |
17 boats took part in the 2026 Raid. Can we beat that?
The Gippsland Lakes Raid will be returning in 2027 and we are invited to join in the fun.
2nd 3rd 4th of March 2027
Stay and watch the amazing Marley point overnight race or you could even enter. It is an amazing spectacle.
For more information, please contact Kevin on 0427385597
Or email swede400@gmail.com
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