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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- Dinner, Monday 24th
We are coming to the end of daylight saving, so let’s make the most of it and have a BBQ. Bring something for hot plate, a dish to share, something to drink and $5 for the kitty. After 6pm. - Cartela news
There has been all sorts of activity putting piles in on the foreshore next to Cartela so that a crane can safely operate there. The plan try to roll Cartela and get her upright next week Monday – Wednesday, which will mean restricted access to our pontoon, which is adjacent. - Curry night coming up this Monday
Everybody loves a curry. Bring your favourite one to share and demonstrate why, as well as something to drink and $5 for the kitty. See you after 6pm. - John Young
A reminder that the funeral for John is at the Living Boat Trust Shed, Friday 14th March at 2pm. If you can’t make it then you should be able to view it online >>here<<. The pic below is of John with Chris Burke, one of the founders of the LBT. In response to the request… Read more: John Young - For those doing the First Aid Course
Remember to turn up at 9.45am (finishing 12.15pm) at Huonville Library with your USI number and a pen and paper. If you are inclined to go faint without morning tea also bring a sandwich. And remember to do the online component of the course BEFORE you come. - Missed the Wooden Boat Festival?
Get it all in three minutes >>here<<. - Some movement on Cartela
Cartela was still on a precarious angle when the crew rowed past earlier in the week, but a team of divers have started work. One of their jobs (we were told) was to remove all the inflatable life jackets which were still apparently stored on board in case they decided to blow themselves up at… Read more: Some movement on Cartela
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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