'There is nothing-absolutely nothing-half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.' - Kenneth Grahame Wind in the Willows

The Enterprize
Replica of the ship that brought the first settlers to Melbourne from Launceston in 1835. Sails most weekends from Gem Pier for hour trips on the bay.
David Challenger (03) 9397-3477

Kiwi
The first fibreglass 12m yacht built. The Kiwi campaigned in the 1987 America's Cup, she is now moored at the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria & is available for charter.

>Kookaburra
Known for her defence of the 1987 America's Cup off Freemantle, the Kookaburra also featured in the movie Wind. She is now moored at the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria & is available for charter.

Lady D
Sails sometimes from Gem Pier : (03) 9749 1244

Ron of Arygyll
Historic yacht built in Scotland in 1928, sails sometimes from Gem Pier : 014 009 061

HMAS Castlemaine
The Castlemaine is a corvette built in Williamstown & commissioned in 1942. Berthed at Gem Pier, she now houses a floating museum for the Maritime Trust of Australia
Open weekends noon to 5pm : (03) 9397 2363 (weekends)

Steam Tug Wattle The Wattle was launched in 1933 & served the navy in Sydney Harbour for her working life. Now classified by the National Trust, she is one of the few steamers to survive in Australia. Lovingly restored, she now cruises the Yarra River & Port Phillip Bay
Williamstown & Docklands Cruises : Sundays/Public Holidays : (03) 9328 2739
see also Painting by Peter Gerasimon.

MV Challenger
The Challenger is a 112' classsic timber power yacht. She is available for cocktail cruises and other functions. For further information contact the 12 Metre Challenge on +61 3 9620 5620

The Little Gem
Ferry cruises of the bay leave from Gem Pier weekends & public holidays. St Kilda - Williamstown - City.
For details & timetables contact Williamstown Bay & River Services : (03) 9506 4144
see also Painting by Peter Gerasimon.

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