Map of Tassie Tour – March 2017
In March 2017, Pelican 1 embarks on a unique twelve-day circumnavigation of Tasmania and has just ten places available for this extraordinary adventure. Stopovers will include King Island, Gordon on Franklin, Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), Wineglass Bay, the remote Kent Group of Islands and much more.
Pelican 1 is a 62-foot sailing catamaran, whose design is inspired by Polynesian migratory canoes that have a 5,000-year heritage. It is an exceptional platform for conducting scientifc research, and for bringing together people and communities for knowledge-sharing and unforgettable experiences at sea. Tis trip is complementary to Pelican 1’s soon to be launched Pozible campaign, which aims to raise essential support funding for Pelican 1’ s work.
Delicious meals will be served onboard. You will be able to help with the sails and watches if you desire, retreat to your private cabin and read a book or kick back with a drink as the days unfold. You may wake to one of the most beautiful destinations on the planet, the sounds of a squall in the southern ocean at night or the bustle of Hobart’s cultural heart.
Tis is your invitation into extraordinary surrounds where the wind guides our journey.
Join us for an adventure you will never forget.
About the trip
Twelve days of exploration, fne food and wine, amazing walks. An opportunity to explore the remarkable coastal wilderness of Tassie whilst indulging in some of its cultural gems. Aboard Pelican 1 you will witness the ocean in its many moods in complete safety and comfort. You will ride ocean swells, anchor in silent estuaries and walk on beaches where the only footprints in the sand are yours.
The logistics
You will need to set aside sixteen days from the evening of Friday 17 March until Sun 2 April. Within that window, we will depart from and return to Queensclif in the period with the best weather. At least fve days’ notice will be given of our exact departure date, which will fall between Friday 17 March and Tuesday 22 March. Te exact course that we sail and the order and choice of destinations will be guided by the prevailing weather conditions.
About the boat and skipper
Pelican 1 has been working throughout Australia and the Pacifc for twelve years. Under the skilled guidance of skipper Garry McKechnie (Master Class 5, Ofshore Yachtsmaster) and crew, the 62-foot sailing catamaran has sailed more than 70,000 nautical miles (130,000km) on journeys of exploration, celebration, and cultural exchange.
Costs
Max. no of guests: Ten. All inclusive price $4,290 twin share per person or $4,920 single. Price includes all meals, quality wines & beer (limited alcohol, extra can be purchased). Bookings essential by August 1, 2016.
Dates
Depart Queensclif between Fri 17 March and Sun 21 March, 2017 and return to Queensclif between Wed 29 March and Mon 3 April, 2017. (Window of sixteen days to take a 12-day trip.) For more information and to make bookings please contact Miranda Brown 0411 568 781 / miranda@mbpublicity.com.au For more information about Pelican’s work visit www.svpelican.com.au
Pelican is a story ship whose journeys are not just physical dalliances across the ocean, but journeys through cultural, traditional and scientifc seascapes of immense beauty and importance.