Tall Ship James Craig, 1874 | Balmain Regatta Workboat Convoy 2025
Schedule
Sun Oct 26 2025 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC+11:00Location
Tall Ship James Craig | Pyrmont, NS
About this Event
The Work Boat Convoy will be a parade of workboats crossing the start line and running a course on the harbor before returning to Balmain Sailing Club.
Tall Ship James Craig will follow the convoy and participate in the Tall Ship Division. There will be many beautiful work boats bringing us back to yesteryear of Sydney's working harbour.
The Balmain Regatta has been a landmark event in Sydney's maritime calendar since 1849. The Regatta has always celebrated a wide range of watercraft and, from its earliest days, included events for watermen in their rowing skiffs, small and big boat yachts, and novelty events. Always held on the last Sunday in October, the Regatta features races starting between the Balmain Sailing Club and Cockatoo Island and an onshore community party with band, bar, and barbecue. It remains true to its origins and is now Sydney's last suburban regatta.
Tall Ship James Craig, 1874 will depart from Wharf 7, 58 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW
Boarding will start from 9.40am
Day's Itinerary
10am James Craig Departs Wharf 7
11.10am Water Cannon
11.30am Work Boat Convoy Commences off Cockatoo Island from Camber Wharf
The Convoy proceeds to and around Fort Denison
Tall Ship James Craig, 1874 will participate in the Tall Ship Division of the Workboat Convoy
12pm Sailboat Regatta commences on Eastern side of Cockatoo Island
12.30 pm Work Boat Convoy concludes
Harbour Cruise and more spectating of the Regatta
2pm James Craig Arrives Wharf 7
BYO PIcinic - Alcohol and Beverages will be served at the Cash Bar on board.
(no BYO alcohol please - we are a licensed venue)
Special Conditions
- Stilettos, sharp-heeled shoes, and smoking are strictly prohibited.
*Please be aware that the weather can change during the day. A windproof jacket is useful, whatever the weather, as it may be breezy and cold out on the Harbour.
*Please note that due to the heritage nature of all our heritage vessels, they are unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. Access to toilets is by a step on the deck.
*Please read through the terms and conditions carefully before booking.
Contact us via email at [email protected] or call us at +61 2 8204 3500.
Where is it happening?
Tall Ship James Craig, Wharf 7, Pyrmont, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 55.00 to AUD 60.00
