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
- Those other rowers
JP pointed out this story about the ‘Head of the River’ from Franklin to Huonville last weekend. - On the Water on Friday mornings
A quick scan of the boat booking calendar shows that the Mike Dredge has booked the Grebes for Friday mornings in November – coming up soon – for Franklin School. If you use the boats, the pontoon or the Shed at this time be aware that you will be sharing with ‘learners’ who may need… Read more: On the Water on Friday mornings - Monday night dinner 21st October: good news
If you were thinking hard about the curry dish you were going to prepare you can rest those neurons, because KATE HOORWEG IS COOKING before departing for sunnier climes on Windward Bound. She is the galley mistress. Lucky them, but also lucky us who have chicken cacciatore with silver beet, brown rice and roast vegies… Read more: Monday night dinner 21st October: good 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.
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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