Weekend Escape Voyage - Gulf St Vincent

These adult short voyages are designed to have a hands on experience and gain an insight to maritime life on a traditional tallship like our state's iconic STV One and All. No sailing experience is necessary as we will teach you the “ropes”. These voyages are for the adventurer at heart, perhaps test the waters of gulf sailing, and learn some seaman skills. 

To keep the vessel sailing, each person joins a watch (teams). The Watch Leaders and crew members will show & guide with the following:     

Helming (steering) the vessel·        

Setting the sails and adjusting them by hauling on ropes·        

Standing watch (looking out for other ships)·        

Climb the masts and bow nets     

Navigation and course setting

There will be plenty of fresh air, great food, and the action will never stop. Don't worry if all the action is too much, you are welcome to soak up the atmosphere and take the pace on the deck at your level. 

Voyage will include;-      

Sailing from Port Adelaide, and return to Port Adelaide.

   Voyage Check in: Saturday 9am

   Voyage End: Sunday 3pm

Voyage handbook – Ship terms, knots, sails, and life at sea.       

All the activities included e.g. climbing rigging & bow nets, helming at the wheel, setting the sails with the crew, sail & navigation instructions. 

On board catering of hot & cold meals, snacks, cool drinks. All food is prepared freshly on board. Dietary requirements can be arranged. The Saturday night of the voyage we will have the Captain's Dinner - theme Hawaiian! Find that favorite shirt from the 70's, louder the better for a fun night in the saloon!

Accommodation in individual bunks with linen, pillows & blankets. We suggest to bring own sleeping bag, toiletries & towels

Use of ship’s safety equipment & wet weather gear

Prepare for Sailing:

Access to the deck and facilities are down ladders. The ship is traditionally built, so lifts, ramps and disabled access are not available. Bathroom facilities are located below the main deck area. 

Flat soled closed shoes to be worn. Bare feet, ugg boats, thongs, high heels will not be allowed on board. Recommended to wear comfortable clothing for ease of climbing and moving around the ship.

For safety reasons no smoking, and no alcohol can be brought onto the ship.

Excludes travel to and from ship’s departing and arriving ports.

STV One and All Medical forms are required to complete booking.

Min age to sail 18 years.

Your general fitness should allow you to:

•    keep up with the group at all times

•    stand for a reasonable length of time

•    negotiate rigging, stairs, ladders and bunks

•    get on and off boats with gangways and ladders

•    move your luggage a short distance

If this weekend adventure has spurred a hunger for more at sea, get on board for our open waters ocean voyages to Port Lincoln, Sir Joseph Banks Islands or Kangaroo Island. Your journey of a Lifetime.