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
- Preventative maintenance for oldies
Last week Brian Walpole gave a presentation in the Shed on this topic to an attentive audience which (ahem) fitted his target demographic. He left behind the following list of suggestions. Thanks Brian! 9 activities for a healthy old age. What your family history can tell you A family history may indicate an increased risk… Read more: Preventative maintenance for oldies - On the water program
Mike Dredge writes: ‘‘Once again unto the breach, dear friends’ We resume our On Water activities in November, with Grade 5s from Franklin Primary. Dates are November 6, November 13, December 4 and December 11 (all Fridays). The break is caused by the school’s swimming program. For those not familiar with the program, it involves… Read more: On the water program - Sunday movie at the Palais, September 6th
‘The Ballad of Wallis Island is a wonderfully warm and quirky film centred around Charles, an eccentric lottery winner living a quiet, isolated life on a remote Welsh island. His great passion is music, and when he gets the chance to reunite two former members of a much-loved musical duo, he sees an opportunity to… Read more: Sunday movie at the Palais, September 6th - The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow
Thanks to Gary McDonald for spotting this one. A.J. ‘Sandy’ Mackinnon, the author of ‘Jack’, will be in conversation with Paul Cullen (former manager of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival) at the Afterword Cafe (back of Fullers bookshop) on Thursday the 1st of October, 5.30pm Tickets available on TryBooking: https://www.trybooking.com/DOQPZ ‘When A.J. ‘Sandy’ Mackinnon sailed… Read more: The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow - LBT Annual General Meeting 2026: Report
The AGM was held on Saturday, and our indomitable secretary Keith has already posted >>the minutes<< . All the important items of business were dealt with. We accepted the >>treasurer’s and auditor’s reports<<, heard the >>president’s report<<, dismissed the old committee, and elected a new one. The committee members for 2026-27 are: Congratulations to… Read more: LBT Annual General Meeting 2026: Report - Monday night dinner – Global south
Rod Macfarlan suggests a variation on our usual curries for this third Monday of the month. ‘The global south is what used to be called the developing world, and it encompasses Africa, South America, much of Asia, central America and the Caribbean. The cuisine is rich and varied: how about South African bobtie, Brazillian feijoada,… Read more: Monday night dinner – Global south - Reminder: AGM Saturday 15th, 2pm
The 2026 Living Boat Trust AGM will be held It will be followed by a barbeque The agenda and other documents relevant to the meeting can be found >>here<<.
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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