Sailing on the Derwent River.

JjThis morning we decided to go sailing, rather than driving.  The Lady Nelson is a replica ship of the original square rigger built on the River Thames at Deptford in 1798, used as a survey vessel around Australia; carried passengers, grain and coal at various times, and was burnt and sunk in Indonesia in 1825.   This replica was launched in 1988, and is used for a sail training and educational program, as well as taking paying guests. 

We motored upstream, and then turned around and came back under sail.   The crew are all volunteers, and  guests can help if they choose to. 

We are under sail....

The wind was bitter, but it really lovely on the water, and the views back to Hobart and Mt Wellington quite spectacular.

After a  scallap pie on the wharf for lunch, and watching a friendly seal who was obviously after the fish carcasses that we being thrown to him, we set off to spend some time with some of the family that live here in Hobart.   After a substantial afternoon tea, and happy hour back at the hotel, a cup of tea for dinner was sufficient.  An early night was in order in readiness for an early start tomorrow.