Tall Ship James Craig, 1874 | Balmain Regatta Workboat Convoy 2025

Sydney Heritage Fleet

Enjoy spectating the Work Boat Convoy and sailing in the Tall Ships Division of the Balmain Regatta on board Tall Ship James Craig.

Tall Ship James Craig

Balmain Regatta 2025

Join the Work Boat Convoy at this year's Balmain Regatta on board of our heritage vessels!

The Work Boat Convoy will be a parade of workboats crossing the start line and running a course on the harbor before returning to Balmain Sailing Club. Tall Ship James Craig will follow the convoy and participate in the Tall Ship Division. There will be many beautiful work boats bringing us back to yesteryear of Sydney's working harbour. The Balmain Regatta has been a landmark event in Sydney's maritime calendar since 1849. The Regatta has always celebrated a wide range of watercraft and, from its earliest days, included events for watermen in their rowing skiffs, small and big boat yachts, and novelty events. Always held on the last Sunday in October, the Regatta features races starting between the Balmain Sailing Club and Cockatoo Island and an onshore community party with band, bar, and barbecue. It remains true to its origins and is now Sydney's last suburban regatta.Tall Ship James Craig, 1874 will depart from Wharf 7, 58 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSWBoarding will start from 9.40amDay's Itinerary10am James Craig Departs Wharf 711.10am Water Cannon11.30am Work Boat Convoy Commences off Cockatoo Island from Camber WharfThe Convoy proceeds to and around Fort DenisonTall Ship James Craig, 1874 will participate in the Tall Ship Division of the Workboat Convoy12pm Sailboat Regatta commences on Eastern side of Cockatoo Island12.30 pm Work Boat Convoy concludesHarbour Cruise and more spectating of the Regatta2pm James Craig Arrives Wharf 7BYO PIcinic - Alcohol and Beverages will be served at the Cash Bar on board.(no BYO alcohol please - we are a licensed venue) <h4>Special Conditions</h4><ul><li>Stilettos, sharp-heeled shoes, and smoking are strictly prohibited.</li></ul>*Please be aware that the weather can change during the day. A windproof jacket is useful, whatever the weather, as it may be breezy and cold out on the Harbour.*Please note that due to the heritage nature of all our heritage vessels, they are unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. Access to toilets is by a step on the deck.*Please read through the <a href="https://shf.rezdy.com/terms" title="https://shf.rezdy.com/terms" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">terms and conditions</a> carefully before booking.Contact us via email at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tall-ship-james-craig-2024-australia-day-race-cruise-tickets-763099901347?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tall-ship-james-craig-2024-australia-day-race-cruise-tickets-763099901347?aff=oddtdtcreator">info@shf.org.au</a> or call us at +61 2 8204 3500.

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