On the Water Schools Program
Back in May we advertised for members happy to help out with this program which runs in October through to early December. Thanks to those who put up their hands – we know who you are! We would like to…
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BBQ Monday night
The lucky crew of the Windward Bound have Kate cooking for them, so we get to show off our skills with the sausage tongs at the hot plate. Bring something for you, something to share and $5 for the kitty.
The Argonauts Club
The recent 90th birthday of the ABC was an opportunity to wallow in nostalgia, and one of the programs that was remembered fondly was the Argonauts Club. The Argonauts could hoist a sail but largely relied on oars, which was…
Aurora Art Prize
We have received the following message from Wendy Kennedy at the Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association. ‘Our annual Aurora Art Prize remains open until the 24th September… something framed (can be a photo or drawing) that depicts Shed life, framed in…
Wooden Boat Festival Bulletin
The Festival reminds us that time is not linear – the elapse time to February’s festivities is decreasing exponentially. Read this month’s newsletter here. Amongst the highlights is a nice piece on Tasmanian timbers.
Keeping up with Yukon
‘The current position of SV YUKON is at East Australia (coordinates 23.47812 S / 151.39157 E) reported 3 days ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to AIRLIE BCH, sailing at a speed of 5.7 knots and expected to…
D’Entrecasteaux Channel, Woodbridge – Unmarked Wreck
From MAST: ‘Mariners are advised that the sunken wreck of a 6 metre vessel exists in Little Peppermint Bay, Woodbridge. The wreck is centred on position Latitude 43° 8.900’S Longitude 147° 14.782’E with a charted depth of 1.4 metres at…
Draft Minutes for July LBT Committee Meeting
Read them here.
Moving Lady Dot on
Lady Dot (see pic below) is not being used, and needs somebody who can love her. There is outside interest: if you want to put in an offer send it to sec@lbt.org.au. She comes with sails, but is really a…
Monday night BBQ
Yep, it is end of the month again and time for Kate to take a break and for the rest of us to get out in that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans. Bring along something for the hot…
