Alma Doepel

27/05/2026

Double your impact!
We have raised nearly $25,000 with matched funds on the Raise the Sails Campaign!! that is over 30% of the way to our target of $80,000.
Keep up the amazing work... lets get Alma sailing by the end of 2026!
Please dig deep... all donations over $2 are fully tax deducible and matched dollar for dollar by a generous donor.
https://chuffed.org/project/alma-doepel-hoist-the-sails-fund?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e231_tv2_tp1_a1demo0e0jzplz&fbclid=IwY2xjawSEWntleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4TFk5c2NEcVY2MGZRVVRoc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHql3uS2aiGJbgYlD6efq5HzSMhef0nTRhk6xydmzm3RY7RspJGBCbQJXw1z3_aem_Oxw1fxBTFB87PPC_izJaZA

Alma Doepel Hoist the Sails Fund – EOFY Appeal

08/05/2026

Thank You for the amazing support for the Hoist the Sails Fund!!
Nearly 1/4 of the way to our goal in only 3 days🎉🎉👏👏🤗
Keep up the great work and support!!

https://chuffed.org/project/alma-doepel-hoist-the-sails-fund

06/05/2026

Help us get the Alma Doepel to the 2027 Hobart Wooden Boat Festival under sail. Donate to our end of financial year appeal for new sails. All donations are matched dollar for dollar by a generous supporter.

Alma Doepel Hoist the Sails Fund – EOFY Appeal

17/03/2026

We are looking for experienced carpenters/joiners to join the project . If you are looking to be involved in an amazing project and contribute to the final stages of internal fitout please be in contact. These positions are mainly voluntary, however some paid work is available.

08/03/2026

It’s been an amazing visit to Queenscliff.. thank you to everyone who has come down to see the ship and support the project.

The ship will depart Monday around 1300 to sail back to Melbourme. There will be a final chance to see the ship tomorrow between 1000-1200 if you haven't seen us yet.

Special thanks to Searoad Ferries, Queenscliffe Maritime Museum, Borough of Queenscliffe, Queenscliff Harbour, Port Phillip Sea Pilots Pty Ltd

06/03/2026

05/03/2026

By popular demand, with over 500 tour bookings on Alma Doepel this weekend in Queenscliff, we’ve added some tours on Monday morning. Get in quick for these last few spots.

Limited tickets are also available for Canapés on the Deck on Saturday night.

Booking links in the comments.

05/03/2026

Queenscliff here we come😎

03/03/2026

ONLY TWO SLEEPS!
Thursday is the day that the Alma Doepel will once again voyage.. to Queenscliff!
There has been great excitement and anticipation with many questions being asked.. so here is the information:

Thursday 5th March
- 0800 - depart Melbourne
- 1600 (approx) - Arrival off Queenscliff Pier
- 1600-1700 sail past near pier and ferry terminal
- 1700 (approx) passage up the cut to Fishermans Wharf

We have some space available for our Saturday night event - book here
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1529723

Tours are being held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.. spaces are filling fast - book here
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1530653

The ship will depart Queenscliff Monday around 0730

We hope to see you all at Queenscliff!!

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20/02/2026

STOP THE PRESS!!
After 17 years ...she is sailing again!!
This March, Alma Doepel will make her first voyage in nearly two decades and her first ever visit to the historic maritime town of Queenscliff for the Queenscliff Maritime Weekend- 5-9 March.

Seeing her enter Queenscliff Harbour for the first time will be a significant moment in Victoria’s maritime history. The lines will be cast, the sails set, and a chapter that began in 1903 continues.

Join us on the Queenscliff waterfront. Bring your family and Friends. Alma will be available for tours and for our onboard cocktail event on Saturday night.

For more information on the Queenscliff Maritime Festival - Visit
https://maritimequeenscliffe.org.au/whats-on/

Saturday night Canapes - book here https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1529723

Ship Tours Friday, Saturday & Sunday - Book here
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1530653

Note - The restoration is not complete, however the ship will be in a seaworthy state to make the voyage with her engines and a small number of sails!

07/12/2025

What an incredible Day of Action on the Docklands today.
Thank you to every volunteer, supporter, crew member, sailor, family and friend who showed up — on the water, on the dock, online, and in spirit.

Today we sent a clear message:
Melbourne’s maritime heritage matters.
Our historic fleet — Alma Doepel, Enterprize and Wattle — deserves a secure, respectful home.

Despite years of restoration, thousands of volunteer hours, and generations of community connection, we still face the impossible task of having nowhere to go. Today’s turnout proved one thing beyond doubt:

💙 Victorians care.
💙 This fleet still inspires.
💙 We are stronger when we stand together.

Our goal has never changed:
A temporary, viable berth that keeps the heritage fleet safe, accessible, and alive while Docklands evolves.

We remain ready to work with government and agencies on a fair solution — but today showed that the community has a voice, and it will be heard.

The journey continues — and we sail on together.