Wooden boats set to return to Geelong’s waterfront

Some of Australia’s finest historic boats will feature at a community event on Geelong’s waterfront over the long weekend.
The 2018 Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong will run from 10 to 12 March, with organisers expecting over 175 entries from around Victoria and interstate.
Tall Ships will also feature, taking visitors on regular trips around Corio Bay.
“The weekend will provide loads of family fun with activities including pirate treasure hunts, face painting, a school art competition, a wooden boat building project and a local maritime-themed art exhibition at the Geelong Club,” the organisers said.
“Captain Jack Sparrow and the Funfit team will also be in attendance ready to entertain kids.
For the adults, the festival has both on water and shore-based activities. Don’t miss the spectacular Grand Parade of Boats and Cavalcade of Sail and loads of racing on Corio Bay.
“Bring the whole family as there’s plenty to do and see.”
More information was available at woodenboatfestivalgeelong.com.au, the organisers said.