W
e are expecting over 175 entries,
approximately 1200 direct participants and
in excess of 30,000 visitors to the waterfront
festival, there is no doubt that the event is growing
and it has become a major biannual regatta on
the sailing calendar.
The festival gives the
Geelong community the
opportunity to see first-
hand some of the most
historic wooden boats in
Australia.
Three Tall Ships
have confirmed their
attendance – the
Enterprize, Alexander
Stewart and the Julie
Burgess from Tasmania.
These boats will be taking
visitors on regular trips
around the bay as well
as hosting other events
including whisky tastings.
painting, an art competition and hands on Bote-Cote
Quick and Dirty boat building competition presented
by local community service organisations. Captain
Jack Sparrow and the Funfit team will be on hand
entertaining the kids throughout the weekend.three tall ships
have confirmed
their attendance
- the Enterprize,
Alexander
Stewart and the
Julie burgess
from tasmania
Located an hour from
Melbourne’s CBD,
Geelong is recognised as
Victoria’s largest regional
city. The region’s natural
beauty, state-of-the-art
infrastructure and the
newly renovated and
rejuvenated waterfront
precinct makes Geelong
the perfect city for events
of all kinds. The weekend
will feature loads of
family fun. There will
be treasure hunts, face
There’s nothing like a gaffer to recreate the romance of sailing in a wooden boat.Get ready to watch the
Classics carve up Corio Bay
as they contest for The Cup.