Twilight Races

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Twilight Races

Adventure and Outdoors Tours
Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
Sports Tours
Part of: Hobart Yachts
1 min guests
6 max guests

Highlights

  • Join the crew on the Helsal IV for an exhilarating twilight yacht race on the River Derwent.
  • Experience the thrill of sailing in a historic yacht, a veteran of the Sydney to Hobart race.
  • Feel the cool evening breeze as you race every Thursday from mid October to mid December.
  • Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with convenient facilities at King's Pier Marina.

Be a part of the crew (as active as you want to be) in a real yacht race onboard a Sydney to Hobart race veteran, Helsal IV. Twilight yacht racing on the River Derwent are a magnificent tradition in Hobart; be a part of it and get your heart racing too.

The races take place each Thursday, commencing in mid October and ending mid December. Dates are available on our website.
Helsal IV leaves King’s Pier Marina at 5:15pm and returns at approximately 7:30pm.

Itinerary highlights

River Derwent

Tour details

  • Adventure and Outdoors Tours
  • Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
  • Sports Tours
  • Evening
  • Half Day or Less
  • Water – Self Propelled
  • Private Tour
  • Small Group Tour
  • On demand

Features

Service facilities

  • Family Friendly
  • Public Toilet

Sevice Activity

  • Boating
  • Sailing
Accessibility

This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.

Operation information

Hobart Yachts

Whether it’s a casual afternoon sail on the beautiful Derwent River or an extended epic yacht charter around some of the world’s most spectacular coastline, Hobart Yachts has a trip to suit you! They have a selection of charters to choose from on their website but they are also happy to sail wherever you like.

All their yacht charters include a professional and friendly crew to ensure you get the most out of your voyage. All cruises include the best of fresh Tasmanian food and local wines and beer are available at regular bar prices.

At 62 feet, Helsal IV is one of the largest yachts to race in the Tasmanian sailing fleet. A veteran of three Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races, she has the body of an ocean racer and the living quarters of a luxury cruiser; thrills and comfort go hand in hand with experiences that will stay with you a lifetime.

Activities

  • Boating
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Sailing

Tags

  • Beaches & Surf
  • Food & Wine
  • Luxury
  • Nature & Wildlife

Accreditations

  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC

Memberships

  • Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia (GALTA)
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Visitor Information Centre

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