The Living Boat Trust

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

  • 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.
  • Minutes from LBT Committee October Meeting
    Read them <<here>>, To see the agenda that was being worked to read it <<here>>.
  • 15 years rowing celebration
    See the flyer for details.
  • Huon Yacht Club Open Day Saturday Oct 5
    Could be a good day to get down there and see what is going on, particularly if you take a boat. See the details <<here>>.
  • Good news for the On the Water Program
    Tasports have approved the grant application submitted by JP, so there will be extra funding for Thanks Tasports, and thanks JP for organising and writing the application. All of this should encourage those of us who are thinking about volunteering for this program to hop off the fence and sign up using <<this form>>. We… Read more: Good news for the On the Water Program

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