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Monday night dinner: NOT BYO

Monday night dinner: NOT BYO

A special Monday night dinner, particularly for those who didn’t make it to the Sail Oar Safari. If you missed out on all the sailing and rowing action at least you can eat like the seafarers. On the menu is…

SOS26 Day 1

SOS26 Day 1

Preparation of all sorts for SOS26, particularly getting the food organised, had been going on for weeks, but reached a crescendo on Saturday morning. Many of the boats were congregated around the pontoon. A briefing was held, before taking off…

Little Monday night dinner?

Little Monday night dinner?

Many of the Monday night diners will be away on the Safari, at Charlotte Cove actually, but there is no rule which says that others can’t gather and have a quiet sup at the Shed. If the normal calendar is…

Rajah Quilt event 14th February

Rajah Quilt event 14th February

According to >>Wkiipedia<< The Rajah Quilt is a large quilt created by women convicts in 1841 whilst travelling on the convict ship Rajah from Woolwich, England, to Hobart, Australia. It was presented to Lady Jane Franklin. A replica has made…

Visitor from wintry north

Visitor from wintry north

Marguerite Porte writes: ‘The Friday Morning Social Rowing group were delighted to have a visit from Fiona Stoddart (pictured in the yellow jacket) who rows with the Annan Harbour Rowing Club in Scotland. The Annan River is notable in that…

Boat launch

Boat launch

It isn’t strictly an LBT boat, but the LBT collection of clamps had a lot to do with the successful construction of a Bolger/Payson Rubens Nymph and Miro and Richard Forster say thank you. Launched on Monday evening. If anybody…

On the Water 2026

On the Water 2026

The plan is for students from Huonville Primary School to particate in this program on February 18, 25, March 11, 18, 25 and April 1.  There is a gap between Feb 25 and March 11 (school camp) and we will…

Monday night BBQ coming up

Monday night BBQ coming up

We are getting towards the end of the first month of 2026 with SOS26 looming, but we just have time to squeeze in a BBQ. Bring along your favourite grill food, plus a plate to share, something to drink and…