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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- Sailing solo from Kettering to Queensland
A very interesting article for sailors, both armchair and on the water, written by Val Nicholls. She doesn’t guild the lily. Thanks to Southern Wooden Boat Sailing for this one. - Information Exchange
For previous Tawe Nunnugahs we set up an online system to assist participants who wanted to share transport, accommodation, equipment, information etc. See an example from 2023 here. We are doing it all again – see this webpage which can be navigated to from the TN25 homepage. To participate simply fill in the form with… Read more: Information Exchange - Donation to Legacy from Franklin Community
Martin RIddle writes: I have just transferred $469 to Hobart legacy as a donation from the Franklin Community. The words accompanying the donation are: “Raised by the Franklin community – ANZAC Day breakfast at Franklin Bowls Club and special Monday Night Dinner at the Living Boat Trust. Both events coordinated by the Franklin Progress Association.”… Read more: Donation to Legacy from Franklin Community - Monday night Pie Night
It has been suggested that we pause our perambulating around the world’s menus and focus in on a particular type of dish for Monday night dinner, and that that focus should be pies. Everybody has a favourite pie – whether it be of the footy night variety, or full of blackbirds or maybe spiced apples.… Read more: Monday night Pie Night - Expressions of Interest for Festival now open
If you want to enter your boat in the Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2025 now is the time to fill out the initial form <<here>>. - Best of British Monday Night Dinner
Having been spoilt with an Italian meal from Matt and Deb last Monday we will head north to the land of the Poms for menu inspirations for the coming repast. Bring you best British dish along with $5 for the kitty, and something to drink. If you are really stuck and are unable to cook… Read more: Best of British Monday Night Dinner - LBT members at large column
Pip Stevenson has just reported in, having been part of a crew doing a delivery of the 28 metre motor yacht ‘Intrigue‘ to north Queensland. It does not look like he is doing it tough. The picture below was taken ‘at the fuel wharf in Southport, a place she is very fond of’. You wouldn’t… Read more: LBT members at large column