This 26th January, Sydney Sundancer invites you to celebrate true Aussie spirit as we gather together and share the irresistible energy of camaraderie and friendship on Australia Day!
The winner of the Australia Day Council’s “Best Dressed Vessel” award twelve times, Sydney Sundancer offers both a day cruise and an evening cruise, right in the heart of the action.
Day Cruise Itinerary
Departure is from Rose Bay wharf at 10:15am & the order of events for our day cruise includes:
• The Great Ferry Race, also known as the Ferrython.
• The 21-gun salute to Australia
• Fly over by an F 35 Fighter Jet
• "Water Ballet” of sailing yachts.
• The Australia Day Parade
• The Tall Ships simulate a mock sea battle firing their ancient cannons
• Search and rescue display
• Australia Day Regatta
The Australia Day Parade
Around 30 entrants decorate their boats with Aussie themes and parade along the waterfront before thousands of cheering, flag-waving onlookers! The Australia Day Council has awarded Sydney Sundancer the title of “Best Dressed Vessel” on 12 previous occasions. Participation in this event is always such great fun, and Sydney Sundancer has led the Parade in most years.
The Australia Day Regatta
The Australia Day Regatta, originally known as the Anniversary Regatta, was first held in 1836 and has been conducted every year since. It is the world’s longest continuously held sailing event.
At the conclusion of the Regatta, we will return to Rose Bay Wharf at around 3:45 pm.
We will we provide :
• Green & Gold smock with Aussie flag sewn on front (one size fits all)
• Giant inflatable “Aussie Flag” pointing fingers
• Aussie flags to encourage response from shore based spectators
• Aussie hats & bunting
• An opportunity for you to be featured on television news celebrating Australia Day
What you need to bring :
•Camera & sunscreen
• Personal paraphernalia, e.g. “stick-on” Aussie tattoos or Aussie sunglasses