- LBT Committee Meeting coming up
Send any business you want attended to to sec@lbt.org.au . This is a good time to remind everybody that the other way to report something that needs attention from the committee is through the standard forms available on the >>LBT website<<. Scroll down to the bottom. - Monday night curry night
A curry night coming up, but don’t feel limited to Keen’s. The whole Indian and south east Asian cuisine is available. See you with your dish, something to drink, and $5 for the kitty after 6pm. Pic from Taste - On the Water
Mike Dredge is busy doing the schedule for the Huonville Primary School rowing program, and tells us it would be great if there was one more volunteer from the LBT, particularly on Wednesday March 25th. If you able to help out please contact Mike: mike.dredge47@gmail.com - 5 kilometre challenge – Port Cygnet Regatta – 7 to 9 March
We have received the following invitation from Cygnet: Just wondering if the Franklin Rowers would like to do the 5k challenge again to participate in the Port Cygnet Regatta Rowing Competition for 2026. Be great to have you join in the fun The results would have to be in before the Regatta on the 7th, 8th,… Read more: 5 kilometre challenge – Port Cygnet Regatta – 7 to 9 March - Yukon News
Many of us at the LBT remember very fondly the sailing ketch Yukon and David, Ea and family who operated her here in Franklin up until 2022. As most people will know Ea died twelve months ago, and David had Yukon on the market in Denmark. However there are new plans. David writes: “After the… Read more: Yukon News - SOS26: a quick wrap up
On Thursday evening the sailors and rowers returned to to Franklin after 6 days away on the Sail Oar Safari. The Tawe Nunnugahs of the last 20 years have set a very high bar for these LBT multi-day expeditions, but SOS26 easily vaulted over it with a great time had by all – or at… Read more: SOS26: a quick wrap up - 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 pasta and sauces with dessert to follow. Do bring something to drink and $10 for… Read more: Monday night dinner: NOT BYO - Trivia Night 28th Feb in Cygnet
This one is for the Huon Refugee Support Group, who are friends of the LBT. See the flyer for details. - How far is it from Dover to Waterloo Bay?
If you are in Monty tacking into a head wind a LONG way. Thanks to David Paget for the tracking information. She made it under her own sail – no steam involved. - 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 at 10am to take advantage of the outgoing tide. Getting down to Shipwrights Point necessitated… Read more: SOS26 Day 1 - 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 to be followed it is a British menu, but under the circumstances we think everybody… Read more: Little Monday night dinner? - 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 and moves are afoot to acquire and display it in Franklin, If you are interested… Read more: Rajah Quilt event 14th February - 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 there are huge differences between high and low tides – 8 metres is not unusual… Read more: Visitor from wintry north - 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 wants to build one of these prams Richard has templates, the book (‘Instant Boats’), a… Read more: Boat launch - 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 be working with 3 separate groups of 20-24 kids, each group getting two days on… Read more: On the Water 2026 - 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 $5 for the kitty. - Thank you Landcare!
It was heads down bums up around our little native garden as the Landcare group ripped out the weeds. It looks much the better for it. - Looking for borrowed LBT stuff
Organisation for the Sail Oar Safari is well underway, and Endra O’May in particular is getting everything in hand for the catering – buying food and checking our collection of plates, cutlery and other necessities for eating. It seems that our stock of plates and bowls in particular has diminished. If you happen to notice… Read more: Looking for borrowed LBT stuff - Tidal Bore Warning
Martin RIddle writes: Richard’s use of Huon river data from a single day to conclude that to refloat Gretchen there was no need to get up before the time of high tide predicted for Port Huon does not stand-up to scrutiny. While having the appeal of simplicity, it doesn’t explain real world observations or the… Read more: Tidal Bore Warning - Monday night curry night
Last Monday was perfect for al fresco dining on the lawn – warm enough, with a bit of a breeze to move the midgies along. Lets hope for a repeat. Bring your dish, a bottle, and $5 for the kitty after 6pm.
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