Alma Doepel
The ship is based at her restoration workshop at Shed 2 on North Wharf, Docklands, where final fit-out work has begun. New rigging, engines, tanks, accommodation and a vast array of equipment is being installed. There was time out in October 2024 for Alma to relocate and be on display at the Melbourne Boat Show, as the photograph shows.
An acceleration of the development program on North Wharf, Docklands, has resulted in Development Victoria advising Alma Doepel, Enterprize and ST Wattle that they must relocate their operations earlier than anticipated. Notice was given to relocate by 30 June 2025, but further negotiations and public pressure have resulted in an extension of six months. To date, no alternative berths in Docklands have been offered. For more information, see Save Alma.
Enterprize
Melbourne’s tall ship Enterprize is a replica of the 1830 topsail schooner. It was launched in 1997 and operated by a volunteer crew. She provides an authentic 19th-century sailing experience for all Victorians. Melbourne’s tall ship Enterprize is a replica of the 1830 topsail schooner. It was launched in 1997 and operated by a volunteer crew. She provides an authentic 19th-century sailing experience for all Victorians.
An acceleration of the development program on North Wharf, Docklands, has resulted in Development Victoria advising Alma Doepel, Enterprize and ST Wattle that they must relocate their operations earlier than anticipated. Notice was given to relocate by 30 June 2025, but further negotiations and public pressure have resulted in an extension of six months. To date, no alternative berths in Docklands have been offered
For details visit Enterprize.
Melbourne Boat Show
16-19 October 2025, Docklands
TSV will once again be at the show. This time we will be on the fore-deck of the Alma Doepel, moored next to the Port Phillip Ferry terminal.
For details visit Melbourne Boat Show.
One and All
One and All sails out of the port of Adelaide. Join the ship in one of the many events during the year from Open Days, Event Exhibitions, Day Sails to Voyages, or join as a volunteer.
Picton Castle
Crew opportunities available.
This incredible tall ship will be visiting Australian and New Zealand around July to August in 2025. Planning is under way for the next world voyage by way of Cape Horn. In March 2024, Picton Castle was in South Africa, during her 8th world circumnavigation.
Stad Amsterdam
Berths are now available on the Stad Amsterdam in 2025 scheduled to arrive in Sydney on 20 August 2025 and Brisbane on 2 September to sail on to Denpasar and on to Singapore.
Victorian Wooden Boat Festival 2028
Previously called Geelong Wooden Boat Festival 2026, the 2028 festival will continue to be held in Geelong.
The Victorian Wooden Boat Festival is being hosted by the Royal Geelong Yacht Club in 2028. This bi-annual event holds a unique place in the culture of our city, celebrating Australia’s maritime heritage and local history through the wonderful world of wooden boats.
Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2027
5 – 8 February 2027
AWBF is Tasmania’s largest free event and the largest celebration of wooden boats and maritime culture in the Southern Hemisphere. Founded in 1994, the not-for-profit four-day festival is held biennially in Hobart, spanning the entire waterfront and feeding into the city beyond.
James Craig 1874 Tall Ship
In 2024, the James Craig celebrated her 150th anniversary!
The ship sailed her 9th voyage to Hobart for the 2025 Wooden Boat Festival. Excellent videos of her return voyage to Sydney may be viewed on YouTube.
To track Tall Ships and other vessels in our bay.
Ocean Education Centre
Visit this TSV project involving the use of tall ships in marine science and research, education, as much more.
PoWAG Action Group
PoWAG campaigns for improved infrastructure to ensure Hobson’s Bay is a safe harbour and a preferred recreational boating destination.