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).
Videos and Slides
Latest News
- Where are Abel Tasman and 5 Bells?
They are snugged away at Jim Atkinson’s place to help the Southport Community get a rowing program going. - Maritime Museum talk July 7
Old friend of the Living Boat Trust Peter Manthorpe will be giving a talk at the Museum on this date, 10-1pm ‘In this Lunchtime Talk, Peter will reflect on a career that has taken him from big ships to tall ships to tugboats. He will tell you all about the Hobart tugs, how they work… Read more: Maritime Museum talk July 7 - Charlotte Cove working bee
Pics from Henk Brolsma. JP straightens the porch. Getting new tin on the roof. - Charlotte Cove working bee Monday 8th
Earn your dinner by coming to the next working bee at Charlotte Cove after 10am next Monday. A good deal of progress has been made on restoring the Scout house and shed, and the job is getting close to being finished. If you haven’t been before, the location is >>here<<. - Monday night Mediterranean
Mediterranean says it all – a wide palette to choose from. Bring your plate, $5 for the kitty, and something to drink after 6pm for a 6.30pm start. Pic from Wikimedia - Expressions of Interest for TN27 closed
A healthy number of people have expressed interest in the Raid. In due course they will receive an invitation to participate (and pay!). As the EOI form states: Completing the EOI does not commit you to anything or mean you have booked or reserved a place – this will be done later using our on-line… Read more: Expressions of Interest for TN27 closed - Palais movie night Sunday 7th June
The Art of Racing in the Rain Seems that after ‘Dean Spanley’ we are going to get a follow up doggy movie. ‘A heartwarming tale narrated by Enzo, a wise and witty golden retriever with a deep love for auto racing. He shares the inspiring journey of his owner Denny, a talented race car driver… Read more: Palais movie night Sunday 7th June
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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