Launch of ‘little blue boat’
This boat was part of the scenery of the Derwent for 50 odd years, but it all got a bit much for the (very elderly) owner, the mooring chain wore out and she ended up on the tiles. The Wooden…
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Monday night Mediterranean
Back to the Med for culinary inspiration. Bring your dish, drink and $5 for the kitty after 6pm.
Swiftsure Regatta 15th November
This is an opportunity for all members, friends and the local community to come together for a day of fun on the water. Numerous activities are on offer to cater for various skill levels. Get extra involved and run one…
New Rowers
Lorrie Harrison writes: Since the Backroads program we have had added interest in our rowing. Some of of these people live in another state but some are local and Hobart residents. We would like to be able to tell them to…
Preventative maintenance for older people, Monday 10th August, 5.30pm
Prevention is better than Cure – Dr Bryan Walpole Just as older boats need some attention if they are to have a long and happy life, so do older bodies. On Monday, 10 August at 5.30pm Dr Bryan Walpole, old…
July news from the Wooden Boat Festival
Read all about it >>here<<. Amongst stories from volunteers there was one very familiar face.
Life of Pi, Palais, Sunday 2nd August
‘”Life of Pi” is a captivating adventure that follows the extraordinary journey of a young man named Pi, whose life is turned upside down after a shipwreck leaves him stranded on a lifeboat’.
A British menu on Monday night
It is back to British cuisine for next Monday night’s dinner. Presumably dishes from Northern Ireland are ok, but not those from the south. Hope that doesn’t mess with anybody. Gather after 6pm with your plate to share, something to…
Reinforcing the rowlock blocks on Monty
There should be no problem If Monty needs to be rowed from Cockle Creek to Hobart on the next Raid.
Notice of LBT AGM, 15th August
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<<. The most important business at this meeting will be the appointment…
