Sydney Harbour
One of the world's iconic views, we will start our voyage in Sydney Harbour.
Photograph: Lenny K Photography
Hawkesbury River
Located northwest of Sydney, The Hawkesbury River and its associated main tributary, the Nepean River, almost encircle the metropolitan region of Sydney.
The land adjacent to the Hawkesbury River was occupied by Aboriginal peoples: the Darkinjung, Darug, Fora and Kuringgai. In the languages of the traditional custodians the river is Deerubben or Dyarubbin
Photo credit: Rossco/Flickr
Dangar Island
A small, forested island on the Hawkesbury River, Dangar is home to a small a small community with a strong live music scene.
Wollongong
60 miles down the coast from Sydney and backed by forest-cloaked mountains, Wollongong has a historic lighthouse, a vibrant town and some great beaches.
Jervis Bay
Famous for white sand, sea life and turquoise waters, Jervis Bay may be within reach if weather conditions are very kind to us! We may manage some beach and swim time between the tunes if we get this far south.
Photo: Hyams Beach. Booderee National Park & Jervis Bay Marine Park by Charliekay is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Who is the trip aimed at?
If you are a keen musician playing at any level - whether beginner, intermediate or expert - with an interest in playing folk music, and an adventurous spirit - this trip is for you. The tutors who will be sailing with you on this voyage with you have particular skill in Bluegrass, in Scottish Traditional music and in Songwriting; we can give good tuition particularly on Fiddle, Mandolin, and Guitar - but we're open to and enjoy all forms of folk music, storytelling etc; if you're thinking of joining us do get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!
We have a strong and friendly community of sailing musicians from our Scottish voyages; some of these may wind their way to Australia for the trip… We also have many good friends in the Australian music scene, and we'd love to see some of you aboard.
No sailing experience is necessary, but those keen to participate will be encouraged to join in the sailing of the ship should they wish to, whether steering, helping set and trim the sails, or even climbing the mast for the finest view of all.
Accommodation on board
You will be allocated a berth in one of Soren Larsen's seven double cabins - or in one of her two four-berth cabins. For solo travellers, cabins will be allocated on a same-sex basis; if two people travelling together wish to share a cabin, we recommend booking early to ensure availability.
There are three shower/toilet rooms below decks; these are shared.
Cabin space is small but cosy, and evocative of an earlier age of travel. if you like an adventure you'll love it.
Meals are prepared in the deck house galley; these are of a high standard and prepared by the ship's full-time cook. Meals, tea and coffee are included in the price of the trip.
The lower deck saloon is warm and evocative, providing an ideal place for everyone to eat together, and a great session space. In good weather, we will spend the bulk of our time on deck, eating and playing tunes in the open air.
Likely Itinerary
A likely itinerary will be added here soon! This will be a suggestion of how the trip may take form; all destinations are subject to change, are weather dependant, and are at the discretion of the Captain.