An afternoon sail on the Derwent river on the magnificent tall ship, the Lady Nelson, with refreshments, live music, shanty singing and history.
Monday, 1st December, 2025
Tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/derwentregencyfestival25
Details:
12:40 for 1pm-3pm or 3:10 for 3:30-5:30pm.
Elizabeth St Pier, Hobart waterfront.
$44 (not included in weekend festival ticket).
Regency, formal or nautical attire greatly admired but not required. Dress warmly as there is limited shelter on the ship.
You will also have the opportunity to help haul on a line or two if you so wish.
All ages and identities welcome.
Allow at least half an hour extra if parking a carriage – it is very hard to find a spot.
This event is part of the Derwent Regency Festival, 28th November - 1st December 2025: Celebrate the Regency era in style and fun with events including a Regency evening at Narryna Heritage Museum, dance workshops and a Grand Regency Ball in the fine St James Church Hall in New Town, a Garden Party of dancing, music, history and delicious period food in the fine garden of historic Runnymede, and a music and history sail on the majestic tall ship, the Lady Nelson. Four days of fun, food, fine music, dancing and general frivolity. This year we also have a bonus night of historically themed contra dancing on the Monday night. Further details here:
https://www.folktas.org/regency
Further details here:
https://www.folktas.org/regency
Tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/derwentregencyfestival25 or at the gangway if still available. Online bookings preferred. Tickets are available for individual sessions - you are most welcome to come to any or all of the events. Session and discounted weekend tickets are available.
The main festival Facebook page is
https://www.facebook.com/events/1035822248397193
Facebook: Dance Folk Tasmania
Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
https://folktas.org/regency
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03 6273 2127
Instagram: folktas
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