Just messing around in boats, particularly old boats
The Living Boat Trust (LBT) is dedicated to keeping Tasmania’s marine heritage alive and to maintaining traditional boat building, repairing, rowing and sailing skills. Find us on the banks of the Huon River at Franklin in southern Tasmania. We celebrate the history and beauty of this area (and its boats), strive for a sustainable way of life for all concerned and to be a vital part of our community (and the boats).
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Latest News
- Entertaining small people at the AWBF
For those who are thinking ahead about how to entertain family in February, the Boat Festival has you covered. They write: The 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival is shaping up to be an unforgettable event, particularly for young adventurers and their families. AWBF is thrilled to announce the return of key supporter, The Old Woolstore… Read more: Entertaining small people at the AWBF - Getting ready for On the Water
Mike Dredge and Paul Frost have organised to get the Grebes out of the water so that they can be cleaned up this coming Tuesday. All helping hands welcome – 10am on. - Getting back in your boat
Of course the best way of avoiding problems re-boarding your boat away from the shore is to not fall out in the first place, but accidents do happen and it is worth thinking about. Those of us who have done it can vouch for the fact that it is not easy, particularly if you are… Read more: Getting back in your boat - Monday night curry night
It’s the third Monday of the month – must be curry night! Bring along your favourite South East Asian dish, plus $5 for the kitty and something to drink after 6pm. - Working Bee
Lots of sandin’ an scrapin’ and paintin’ got done on Saturday’s working bee, along with the installation of a post on the pontoon to make it easier to get in an out of boats. Thanks crew. Pics from JP Scheerlinck. - Working bee this coming Saturday 12th
Come along after 10am – morning and afternoon sessions. This activity has been organised by the rowing group, so there will be an emphasis on things Skiff. - Mediterranean Monday night
What’s your favourite – Italian, Spanish, Greek, Lebanese, North African? Take your pick and bring a dish along, after 6pm with something to drink and $5 for the kitty. With any luck we will end up with all desserts. Last Monday was a treat for we sweet-tooths.
Resources
- Tas Met Bureau (BOM)
- Castle Forbes Bay Weather
- Meteye Franklin Forecast
- Meteye text – for phones
- Windy for Franklin
- Tides for Castle Forbes Bay
- WillyWeather tides, wind etc
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