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Things to do

Learn to sail
There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats
-- Kenneth Graham, Wind in the Willows

Check the following sites if this appeals to you.

Yachting Victoria
Black Rock Yacht Club
Parkdale Yacht Club
Sandringham Yacht Club

Learn to swim
Gain water confidence, learn a range of swimming strokes and practice life saving skills. Find more information and locate a local instructor through the Aquatics and Recreation Victoria site

Aquatics and Recreation Victoria

Swim with dolphins and seals
Yes, they live in the bay! Check out how to meet 'Flipper' on this web site at

See All Dolphin Swims

'Sailing’ the 'net
Shipping companies have great web sites if you’d like to find out about the ships that visit the port. Here are some addresses

Hapag-Lloyd
CMA/CGM
Maersk
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Marfret
"K" Line