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Mersey Bluff Sails (2.5 Hour)
Highlights
- Catch the wind aboard a historic vessel and experience the thrill of sailing in Bass Strait.
- Savour locally sourced light refreshments while enjoying stunning views of Devonport and the dolerite cliffs.
- Observe local wildlife as you cruise along the northwest coastline, adding excitement to your journey.
- Learn about the last original fishing ketch and its rich maritime history during your voyage.
The aim of this short voyage is to ‘catch the wind’, hoist the sails and experience the workings of this historic vessel. With a ‘fair breeze’ the vessel heads west toward Mersey Bluff, further west to Don Heads before turning round in the Bass Strait and heading back to Port.
Passengers get a different view of Devonport, the dolerite cliffs of Mersey Bluff and the northwest coastline. Some of our local wildlife may even pay us a visit!
While on board you’ll hear more about the ketch, now the last of the original fishing vessels that plied the seas around the Bass Strait and islands, whilst enjoying a selection of locally sourced light refreshments.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
The Julie Burgess – Tall Ship Experiences
Their Mission is to preserve a unique piece of Australian maritime history as a working tall ship, powered by the spirit of community, to provide community services, education, experiences and entertainment and promote Devonport and Tasmania.
They host short and full-day sails around the Devonport and North West Tasmanian Coast aboard this fully restored historic Tasmanian Fishing Ketch. The crew of highly skilled and experienced sailors can provide charter services and interesting and historical dockside events.
The Julie Burgess is owned and operated by the Julie Burgess Inc. – a not-for-profit organisation based in Devonport on the North West coast of Tasmania. The organisation is run by volunteers who have proudly restored, and maintain and operate the Julie Burgess.
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