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People learning to sail on a yacht.
5 Dec – 21 Mar

Experience Sailing

  • Workshop
  • Activity

Always wanted to try sailing? This four-hour introduction with Blue Water Sailing School is the easy way to start.

Motor down the Yarra from Docklands to Port Phillip, then raise the sails and everyone will take a turn at the helm of a 40-foot yacht. Your instructor shows you how to steer, trim the sails, tack and gybe, at whatever pace suits the group. Keep an eye out for dolphins, seals and fairy penguins.

On the way back up the river, relax with refreshments and enjoy the city views.

No experience or special gear needed. The organisers will email you what to bring after you book.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 5 Dec
  • 1pm - 5pm 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sun 6 Dec
  • 1pm - 5pm 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat 2 Jan
  • 1pm - 5pm 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat 13 Feb
  • 1pm - 5pm 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sun 21 Mar
  • 1pm - 5pm 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Location

Melbourne City Marina, between Berth and Cargo restaurants
45 Newquay Promenade
Docklands 3008

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $240
Book online for Experience Sailing

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0412 878 739
  • email address: tim@bluewatersail.com.au
  • Visit website for Experience Sailing

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Christmas things to do

The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

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Christmas eat and drink

Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars and menus made for merry moments.

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Christmas shopping

Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.

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Until 18 Dec

DJB Photography Class: Full Manual Mode

Bring along your DSLR or mirrorless camera on this highly rated beginner photography course.

  • Workshop
  • Activity
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Until 19 Nov

ClimateWatch Walk

Become a citizen scientist and help monitor biodiversity at Melbourne Gardens.

  • Free
  • Activity
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Until 28 Nov

MESS Studio Tour

Take a free guided tour of a collection of rare instruments and hear the stories behind the sounds.

  • Free
  • Talk
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Until 14 Nov

Walking Tour: Robin Boyd's Neighbourhood (Route #2)

A walking tour exploring the architectural streetscapes, landscape and local history of South Yarra.

  • Talk
  • Walking tour
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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