Devonport to Hobart
The Julie Burgess will be travelling to Hobart leaving from its berth in the Mersey River, Devonport at 06:00 hours on 1 February 2025, arriving in Hobart on Friday, 7 February, to join in the festivities.
If you wish to join us and be part of the festivities, read on!
Sail Plan – Transit to Hobart
This sail plan is to provide information to prospective passengers and crew members in respect to the requirements and expectations of all participating persons for the voyage from Devonport to Hobart.
It is indicative of the proposed itinerary, based on an assumed departure on Saturday 1 February, and may be subject to change due to weather or sea conditions at the time of sailing and during the voyage. The sail plan takes into consideration known factors such as the state of the tidal flow through Banks Straight, the requirement for rest periods, conditions South of Cape Hoy and the need to be at anchor in Barnes Bay, Bruny Island by the afternoon on Thursday, 6th February 2025.
The plan does not overrule any maritime regulation in respect to the safe operation of the ship. It may also be varied prior to departure should circumstances at the proposed time of departure warrant.
Due to the nature of the voyage, a watch system will be implemented 30 minutes after the vessel departs its berth. Suitably qualified passengers may elect to participate in a watch and assist in managing the vessel during the journey.
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