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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- Get a free trip on Nancy 24th November
Brian Marriott has the new batteries in Nancy working (yay!) and her first run will be over to Cradoc taking part in the Wooden Boat Guild Excursion. Book yourself in on the Nancy home page >>here<<. Numbers limited: first eight get a guernsey. - Some Franklin Boat History
Many of us have seen the remains of the old wooden boats, the Skip Jack and the Taruna, just downstream from the Egg Island Canal at Cradoc. Andrew Perkins has supplied us with a background history written by Graham Broxam – read it >>here<<. This would be good background reading if you intend being part… Read more: Some Franklin Boat History - Good news from Kate
We were hoping Kate Hoorweg would make it back from Port Davey in time to cook Monday night dinner, and she is optimistic. She writes: We got stuck a day but just into signal now, and yes thank you, I am right for Monday, looking forward to it! Just checked the weather, looks cold, let’s… Read more: Good news from Kate - Solar power session Monday 2nd December
NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM 25TH NOVEMBER Martin Riddle writes: Solar curious? Or just solar confused? If you have looked in to going solar you will know that there’s a confusing amount of information out there. The challenge is to sort the wheat from the chaff. While talking with Neil Rutt from… Read more: Solar power session Monday 2nd December - Monday night: Kate cooking
We hope. We are anxiously watching the weather to see if Windeward Bound can bring her back from Port Davey in time. Right now, on Friday morning, they would not be wanting to rely on sail, but if they are under motor it is fairly calm. If there is no Kate, then mystery cook! Come… Read more: Monday night: Kate cooking - Picnic cruise with Wooden Boat Guild November 24
Andrew Perkins writes: ‘Hi all, the annual Huon River trip is on November 24, something different this year! The plan is to depart the Franklin Boat Ramp at 10 am and transit the Egg Island Canal and travel south approx. 1 NM to the site of the wrecks of the Skipjack and Torana. There is… Read more: Picnic cruise with Wooden Boat Guild November 24 - Glenelg River Raid
From Lorrie: This upcoming Raid in Victoria could be exactly what you are looking for. A long row over a few days down a gentle river with rowers from other clubs. One boat will be made available for LBT members and there may be a few places on other boats as well. We do need… Read more: Glenelg River Raid
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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