July news from the Wooden Boat Festival
Read all about it >>here<<. Amongst stories from volunteers there was one very familiar face.
Category LBT News and Pictures
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…
New cheek plates for Monty
Thank you Dennis Muscovich!
Use jars for food
All food stored at the LBT MUST go in the fridge or in the provided jars.
Monday night BBQ
Put on your long johns, winter woolies, and Sou’ Wester and venture down to enjoy a meal with other hardy souls at the Shed. It will be one to sort the dedicated from the fair weather diners. As usual, bring…
Koorine and the Ragtag Fleet
The ‘Ragtag Fleet’ consisted of every boat the Australian Navy could lay its hands on during the early, days of the Pacific campaign during Word War 2. It was critical in supplying Allied forces in New Guinea. Without them –…
Winter is with us
The snow on Sleeping Beauty – down to 400 metres – tells a story. If you take a boat out and you end up in the drink hypothermia is a real possibility. Make sure you have a suitable recovery plan…
