What's On at the Sydney Heritage Fleet

James Craig with a bone in her teeth
James Craig sails with a bone in her teeth
Photo:- Mike Richter


September 2008

Friday 12 September Harman private charter

Friday 12 September Art Union 127 Art Union 127 will be drawn (moved from 29th August with permission). Buy tickets to win a Porsche or Gold Bullion here.

Saturday 13 September Fleet Discovery Day. Want to join us? See the Fleet working and see what you could do as a member volunteer (working member). The day includes a boat trip to the Heritage Shipyard to see the restoration work being done and inspect the Fleet vessels berthed there, followed by a Wharf 7 tour of our collections, workshops and James Craig. It includes the Fleet Induction for those who decide to join, with the essential OH&S. Set aside the day for it. Booking is essential. For more information and to book, ring 9298 3888 or Volunteer Services 9298 3870 (leave a message) or email vservices@shf.org.au

Saturday 13 September Harman for Fleet Discovery Day

Sunday 14 September James Craig sailing adventure. Winter Windjammer Special. Your opportunity to board this magnificent 19th Century ship for a glorious day out to sea under sail (0930 - 1600). Details and online booking here, or phone (02) 9298 3888.

Tuesday 16 September Harman private Fish & Ships charter
Wednesday 17 September Berrima private charter
Thursday 18 September Harman private Fish & Ships charter
Sunday 21 September Boomerang private charter
Sunday 21 September Lady Hopetoun private charter

Monday 22 September James Craig cruise to farewell the Argentinian tall ship Libertad. Your opportunity to board the magnificent 19th Century ship James Craig for a glorious morning cruise (0730 - 1130). Details and online booking here, or phone (02) 9298 3888.

Tuesday 23 September Harman private Fish & Ships charter
Thursday 25 September Harman private Fish & Ships charter

Thursday 25 September James Craig Shanty Session. 7.30 pm on board James Craig at Wharf 7. Theme to be decided - watch this space - but a "special performance" is promised. Phone (02) 9298 3888.

Saturday 27 September James Craig sailing adventure. Winter Windjammer Special. Your opportunity to board this magnificent 19th Century ship for a glorious day out to sea under sail (0930 - 1600). Details and online booking here, or phone (02) 9298 3888.

Tuesday 30 September Fleet Morning Tea A get-together for Fleet Members on the main deck of James Craig at 10.30 am. A contribution of food to share is welcome but not essential.

Tuesday 30 September Harman private Fish & Ships charter

Photo of the steam tug Waratah
Waratah, one of our historic vessels often used for Harbour Cruises.


October 2008

Wednesday 1 October Tall Ship Stories (Members only). Details to come, but keep the evening free!

Thursday 2 October Harman private Fish & Ships charter
Saturday 4 October Lady Hopetoun private charter
Sunday 5 October Waratah private charter
Tuesday 7 October Harman private Fish & Ships charter
Thursday 9 October Harman private Fish & Ships charter

Saturday 11 October Sail to Newcastle on James Craig Your chance to travel up the coast from Sydney to Newcastle on this wonderful 19th Century square rigged ship. Full details and online booking here, or book by phone on (02) 9298 3888.

Wednesday 15 October Harman private charter
Thursday 16 October Lady Hopetoun leaves for Broken Bay

Saturday 18 October Fleet Discovery Day. Want to join us? See the Fleet working and see what you could do as a member volunteer (working member). The day includes a boat trip to the Heritage Shipyard to see the restoration work being done and inspect the Fleet vessels berthed there, followed by a Wharf 7 tour of our collections, workshops and James Craig. It includes the Fleet Induction for those who decide to join, with the essential OH&S. Set aside the day for it. Booking is essential. For more information and to book, ring 9298 3888 or Volunteer Services 9298 3870 (leave a message) or email vservices@shf.org.au

Saturday 18 October Harman for Fleet Discovery Day

Tuesday 21 October Start of the next ever popular Tom Mort rope and rigging course. Learn knots, splicing, netting and many other nautical skills from an expert. Each Tuesday evening until 25th November. More details here. For booking, phone 9298 3888.

Thursday 23 October Harman private Fish & Ships charter

Saturday 25 October James Craig sailing adventure. Your opportunity to board this magnificent 19th Century ship for a glorious day out to sea under sail (0930 - 1600). Details and online booking here, or phone (02) 9298 3888.

Sunday 26 October Boomerang Balmain Regatta
Tuesday 28 October Harman private Fish & Ships charter

Wednesday 29 October Fleet Morning Tea A get-together for Fleet Members on the main deck of James Craig at 10.30 am. A contribution of food to share is welcome but not essential.

Thursday 30 October Boomerang private charter
Thursday 30 October Harman private Fish & Ships charter


November 2008

Saturday 1 November James Craig sailing adventure. Your opportunity to board this magnificent 19th Century ship for a glorious day out to sea under sail (0930 - 1600). Details and online booking here, or phone (02) 9298 3888.

Tuesday 4 November Harman private charter

Wednesday 5 November Tall Ship Stories (Members only, in conjunction with ANMM) ANZ Theatre, ANMM - Rob McAuley on the making of the film of the search for HMAS Sydney. More details to come.

Friday 7 November Harman private charter

Saturday 8 November Fleet Discovery Day. Want to join us? See the Fleet working and see what you could do as a member volunteer (working member). The day includes a boat trip to the Heritage Shipyard to see the restoration work being done and inspect the Fleet vessels berthed there, followed by a Wharf 7 tour of our collections, workshops and James Craig. It includes the Fleet Induction for those who decide to join, with the essential OH&S. Set aside the day for it. Booking is essential. For more information and to book, ring 9298 3888 or Volunteer Services 9298 3870 (leave a message) or email vservices@shf.org.au

Saturday 8 November Harman for Fleet Discovery Day
Saturday 8 November Lady Hopetoun private charter
Wednesday 12 November Harman private charter
Thursday 13 November Harman private Fish & Ships charter
Friday 14 November Harman private charter
Saturday 15 November Harman private charter

Sunday 16 November James Craig sailing adventure. Your opportunity to board this magnificent 19th Century ship for a glorious day out to sea under sail (0930 - 1600). Details and online booking here, or phone (02) 9298 3888.

Tuesday 18 November Harman private Fish & Ships charter
Thursday 20 November Harman private Fish & Ships charter
Saturday 22 November Waratah private charter
Tuesday 25 November Harman private Fish & Ships charter

Thursday 27 November Fleet Morning Tea A get-together for Fleet Members on the main deck of James Craig at 10.30 am. A contribution of food to share is welcome but not essential.

Thursday 27 November Harman private Fish & Ships charter
Friday 28 November Harman private charter


December 2008

Saturday 6 December Fleet Discovery Day. Want to join us? See the Fleet working and see what you could do as a member volunteer (working member). The day includes a boat trip to the Heritage Shipyard to see the restoration work being done and inspect the Fleet vessels berthed there, followed by a Wharf 7 tour of our collections, workshops and James Craig. It includes the Fleet Induction for those who decide to join, with the essential OH&S. Set aside the day for it. Booking is essential. For more information and to book, ring 9298 3888 or Volunteer Services 9298 3870 (leave a message) or email vservices@shf.org.au

Saturday 6 December Harman for Fleet Discovery Day

Sunday 7 December James Craig sailing adventure. Your opportunity to board this magnificent 19th Century ship for a glorious day out to sea under sail (0930 - 1600). Details and online booking here, or phone (02) 9298 3888.

Sunday 7 December Waratah private charter
Saturday 20 December Waratah private charter

Saturday 20 December James Craig sailing adventure. Your opportunity to board this magnificent 19th Century ship for a glorious day out to sea under sail (0930 - 1600). Details and online booking here, or phone (02) 9298 3888.

Yachts at start of Sydney Hobart race
Photo: Andrea Francolini

Friday 26 December James Craig Boxing Day sail for public ($280), (members 10% off). This is a seven-hour day, with boarding at 8.30am, departing 9.00 and returning approximately 4pm. We need to leave early to sail beyond the Heads and wait off Bondi Beach to watch the Sydney-Hobart yachts fly past. Details and online booking here, or phone (02) 9298 3888.

New Year's Eve Fireworks

Wednesday 31 December New Year's Eve Spectacular on board James Craig. Enjoy the New Year's Eve celebrations from the PRIME location on Sydney Harbour, anchored between the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Details (and online booking) here, or phone (02) 9298 3888.