watersports in and around hobart

*find your local treats in alphabetical order below

hobart city kayak - sandy bay

See Hobart’s waterfront from a perspective few get to experience – from your very own kayak. You’ll begin by paddling past historic Battery Point and gliding under fishing wharfs before entering the Hobart docks. Here you can paddle beside luxury yachts, tall ships, fishing vessels and possibly even Australia’s Antarctic research flagship, Aurora Australis. Enjoy an on-water dining experience with fish and chips from the comfort of your kayak while your guide fills you in on some local stories. Ask about their Tasman Peninsula and Tinderbox day trips as well as their three- and seven- day expeditions into the stunning south-west Tasmanian wilderness.

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sailing - derwent sailing sqaudron inc. - sandy bay

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We are located at Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay, an inner city suburb of Hobart Tasmania, on the shores of the Derwent River estuary. The Derwent River is an ideal location for all types of boating activities, particularly yacht racing and has been the venue for National and International events. In addition it is the ideal starting point to explore the hundreds of nautical miles of sheltered waterways of the Derwent River, D’ Entrecasteaux Channel, Fredrick Henry Bay, Wedge Bay and Safety Cove, all of which are within a day’s leisurely cruising from our marina. From Fredrick Henry Bay the magnificent Tasmanian East Coast is accessible via the Dunalley Canal. For the more experienced, the World Class natural wilderness of Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour provides an excellent extended cruise .

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sailing - royal yacht club of tasmania - sandy bay

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The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania was founded in Hobart in 1880 and was known then as the Derwent Sailing Boat Club. In 1908, a petition to His Majesty King Edward VII resulted in the granting of a Royal Warrant in 1910 and a change of name to the present name of The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. From modest beginnings, the R.Y.C.T. is now one of the leading and largest yacht clubs in Australia. It has a proud tradition of competitiveness on the water and an equally strong tradition of hospitality to all visitors to the beautiful clubhouse on the waterfront and its superb facilities for yachts and their crews.

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surfing - coastrider - clifton & other beaches

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Catch the coastrider surf academy mini bus daily FREE from Hobart city to the beach return, making it easy for people who don’t have easy access to get to the beach. The coastrider team of coaches includes Tasmanian State Men’s and Women’s surfing champions, and mature experienced surfers that will make sure your instruction is of the highest quality. Coastrider surf academy specialises in Beginners to Intermediate Surfers but also offers more advanced Surfing and Surf fitness sessions on demand. No matter what your fitness level or surfing experience coastrider will structure your session to meet your demands and concerns. 

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