What's On at the Sydney Heritage Fleet
James Craig sails with a bone in her teeth
Photo:- Mike Richter
July 2009
Wednesday 8 July Tall (Ship) Stories. "100 tons and over . . .". Piloting the many large commercial vessels which (used to) visit the Port of Sydney takes skill and, at times, tests the nerves. John Biffin talks about his experiences as one of Sydney's sea pilots. TSS starts with tea, coffee and biscuits from 5.30pm in the Wharf 7 Conference Room on the ground floor. John's talk begins at 6.00pm and, afterwards, enjoy a glass of wine with dinner while the conversation flows. Booking is essential. Please book with Lynelle on 9298 3888 or email her at lboyd@shf.org.au. The cost is $7.50 which includes all food and drink and is payable at the door on the night. (Members only).
Thursday 9 July Fleet Morning Tea on board James Craig at 10.30am. Bring a mug and a contribution - buns, cakes, biscuits, savouries or fruit - or just bring yourself. Everyone who works in the Fleet is warmly welcome. It is our chance to catch up on the chat. No booking necessary - just turn up.
Saturday 11 July Sydney Harbour Secrets. Enjoy a three hour cruise on our historic steam tug Waratah past Goat Island, Garden Island, Mort's Dock, Woolwich Dock, Spectacle and Cockatoo Islands. Learn about their historical significance to Sydney Harbour and the people of Sydney. Further details and booking here.
Saturday 11 July 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 11 July Berrima for Fleet Discovery Day
Sunday 12 July James Craig sailing adventure. A 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.
Sunday 19 July Members' Harbour Cruise on Boomerang, boarding by 1130. Four glorious hours. Bring your own refreshments. Each member one friend only. Booking essential. Phone (02) 9298 3888 for details and to book.
Wednesday 22 July Berrima private charter
Saturday 25 July James Craig sailing adventure. A 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.
Sunday 26 July Sydney Harbour Secrets. Enjoy a three hour cruise on our historic steam tug Waratah past Goat Island, Garden Island, Mort's Dock, Woolwich Dock, Spectacle and Cockatoo Islands. Learn about their historical significance to Sydney Harbour and the people of Sydney. Further details and booking here.
Monday 27 July Lucky Gangplank Monthly and Quarterly Prizes drawn. Win a day sail on James Craig (monthly prize) or a cruise for 10 on Protex (quarterly prize). Details here.
Tuesday 28 July Start of the next ever-popular Tom Mort Ropework and Rigging Course (advanced level), on Tuesday evenings for six weeks. Details here.
Waratah, one of our historic vessels often used for Harbour Cruises.
August 2009
Saturday 8 August James Craig sailing adventure. A 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.
Sunday 16 August Members' Harbour Cruise on Boomerang, boarding by 1130. Four glorious hours. Bring your own refreshments. Each member one friend only. Booking essential. Phone (02) 9298 3888 for details and to book.
Wednesday 19 August Tall (Ship) Stories. Another fascinating evening of stories about ships and the sea. More details later, but keep the date free (Members only).
Friday 21 August Fleet Morning Tea on board James Craig at 10.30am. Bring a mug and a contribution - buns, cakes, biscuits, savouries or fruit - or just bring yourself. Everyone who works in the Fleet is warmly welcome. It is our chance to catch up on the chat. No booking necessary - just turn up.
Saturday 22 August 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
Sunday 23 August James Craig sailing adventure. A 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.
Sunday 30 August Members' Harbour Cruise on Lady Hopetoun, boarding by 1130. Four glorious hours, with tea, coffee and cake. Each member ($20), all friends ($40). Booking essential. Phone (02) 9298 3888 for details and to book.
September 2009
Sunday 6 September Members' Harbour Cruise on Lady Hopetoun, boarding by 1130. Four glorious hours, with tea, coffee and cake. Each member ($20), all friends ($40). Booking essential. Phone (02) 9298 3888 for details and to book.
Sunday 6 September James Craig sailing adventure. A 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.
Saturday 12 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
Monday 14 September Fleet Morning Tea on board James Craig at 10.30am. Bring a mug and a contribution - buns, cakes, biscuits, savouries or fruit - or just bring yourself. Everyone who works in the Fleet is warmly welcome. It is our chance to catch up on the chat. No booking necessary - just turn up.
Wednesday 16 September Tall (Ship) Stories. Another fascinating evening of stories about ships and the sea. More details later, but keep the date free (Members only).
Saturday 19 September James Craig sailing adventure. A 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.
Saturday 26 September James Craig private charter
Sunday 27 September James Craig private charter
October 2009
Saturday 10 October Members' Harbour Cruise on Lady Hopetoun, boarding by 1130. Four glorious hours, with tea, coffee and cake. Each member ($20), all friends ($40). Booking essential. Phone (02) 9298 3888 for details and to book.
Saturday 10 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
Tuesday 13 October Fleet Morning Tea at the Heritage Shipyard at 9.00am. Bring a mug and a contribution - buns, cakes, biscuits, savouries or fruit - or just bring yourself. Everyone who works in the Fleet is warmly welcome. It is our chance to catch up on the chat. No booking necessary - just turn up.
Wednesday 14 October Tall (Ship) Stories. Another fascinating evening of stories about ships and the sea. More details later, but keep the date free (Members only).
Tuesday 20 October Start of the next ever-popular Tom Mort Ropework and Rigging Course (practical and ornamental knots and ropework), on Tuesday evenings for six weeks. Details here.
Saturday 24 October Members' Harbour Cruise on Boomerang, boarding by 1130. Four glorious hours. Bring your own refreshments. Each member one friend only. Booking essential. Phone (02) 9298 3888 for details and to book.
November 2009
Saturday 7 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
Wednesday 11 November Fleet Morning Tea on board James Craig at 10.30am. Bring a mug and a contribution - buns, cakes, biscuits, savouries or fruit - or just bring yourself. Everyone who works in the Fleet is warmly welcome. It is our chance to catch up on the chat. No booking necessary - just turn up.
December 2009
Saturday 5 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
New Year's Eve
Saturday 26 December Boxing Day spectacular. Farewell the Sydney - Hobart fleet as they power south, from the deck of James Craig, off Sydney Heads. Details and booking here, or phone (02)9298 3888 (Int. 61 2 9298 3888)
Thursday 31 December New Year's Eve. Once again James Craig will be the centrepiece of the Harbour Parade of Lights. For the midnight fireworks the vessel will be anchored between the Opera House and Circular Quay for absolutely exclusive front row viewing. Details and booking here, or phone (02) 9298 3888 (Int. 61 2 9298 3888)
