Then we were positioned at a prime spot and the closest boat to the bridge for the NYE midnight fireworks. After this, we joined the boat Light Parade around the harbour passing Casey Donovan as she was belting out a tune at the concert at the Opera House. The positioning for the 9pm fireworks near the Opera House was fabulous for photos of boats silhouetted against the early fireworks display. Good quality wine, beers and champagne flowed freely throughout the night. A variety of tasty canapes was served until dinner and then we retired below deck for a sumptuous buffet dinner with a large choice of culinary delights. The live band, Venus, was excellent and kept us engaged and dancing from 8pm to 1am. We have done the Sydney New Years Eve fireworks on three other boats over the years but the James Craig 2022 NYE experience beat them all hands down. In the process they preserve traditional technical methods and skills. The Fleet’s 1200 strong membership and 450 dedicated volunteer workers restore, operate and maintain the fleet of vintage vessels. The Fleet is funded through donations, membership subscriptions and income from vessel charters and tours. Tall Ship James Craig is looked after by Sydney Heritage Fleet, a community-based non-profit organisation, with the following mission: To build and maintain an internationally recognised centre of excellence in maritime heritage for the benefit of all Australians by presenting through research, acquisition, conservation, restoration, education and operation, our continuing maritime history. She is also available for charter and for functions. This beautiful ship regularly goes to sea with up to 80 passengers and is open for public inspection at her berth at Wharf 7, 58 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont. Her restoration cost almost $A30 million and took nearly 40 years to complete after she was rescued from Recherche Bay in far southern Tasmania. She is Sydney’s only 19th Century square rigger (or Tall Ship) and her incredible restoration to full sailing condition was recognised in 2003 by the World Ship Trust’s award of their prestigious Maritime Medal. Barque James Craig is rightly famous around the world.
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