- First Aid course rescheduled to 14th March
It was the 7th, now a week later. - Need to borrow tents and gear for TN25
Remember that two person tent that you bought in a fit enthusiasm years ago which is now languishing at the back of a cupboard? No? Well let us remind you. You can justify that purchase by sharing the love – let one of the land crew for tn25 borrow it. Fill in the form >>here<<. - Down at the slipyard
It is not only at the LBT that it is all action with last minute preparation of boats for Tawe Nunnugah – the keel boats are also getting hauled out wherever they can find a slip. Brett Doubleday is hard at work on ‘Speck’, next to Richard Forster’s ‘Seastar’ which is having a leak attended… Read more: Down at the slipyard - Tom and Ocean at work
Steve Wilson writes: ‘Tom and Ocean, active LBT Family members, taking on the resurrection of an old donated timber Sabot for the next generation of young Tassy sailors’. - Ruth Young memorial service live stream
Those who are unable to attend this service (Palais Theatre, Thursday 16th, 1pm AEST) can view it on live stream >>here<<. - Monday night curry night coming up
We’ve had hot steamy weather, so food from the land of hot steamy weather should be good. Madras Curry, Kolkata Chicken Biryani, Karnataka vangi bath, Delhi belly – no, no forget the last. Bring your dish along to share, $5 for the kitty and something to drink after 6pm - Abel Tasman on the water with a sail
Just one so far, but a rig has to start somewhere, and not so long ago there was nothing. - Freezer clean out NOW
For many offices defrosting the fridge and disposing of all leftovers that people have forgotten they stored there is an annual ritual. At the LBT it is biennial – when Kate needs the space for Tawe Nunnugah tucker. Now it the hour. If you have anything stored in the freezer remove it, or have it… Read more: Freezer clean out NOW - Castle Forbes Bay Festival 18-19 Jan
At the oval: see flyer below for details. - Ruth Young memorial service: more information
Suzan Young writes:‘Thursday’s gathering (16th, 1pm) for Ruth will now be a funeral with casket present. In the Franklin Palais tradition, we’d be most grateful if people could bring a plate to share afterwards. Just simple afternoon tea things like sandwiches or a slice to have with tea and coffee as we share memories of… Read more: Ruth Young memorial service: more information - Frigin’ with the rigin’
It is a good sign that boats are mostly in shape when you can start looking aloft at shrouds and sheets and sails. - Abel Tasman is in the water!
After months, and a lot of work, in the Shed, we took advantage of having a large crew of boat lifters on Monday night to get the scout boat out the door and into the reeds where she can take up. Pic below shows that crew taking a breather – they needed it! Abel Tasman… Read more: Abel Tasman is in the water! - Monday night dinner 13th Jan
We are in luck! Lisa and JP are cooking for us. Main: Vietnamese rice paper roll with roast pork + etc; sushi hand roll with chicken + etc;Main vegetarian: steamed rice, stir fried vegetables. Dessert: Belgium waffle and cream Now there is a multicultural mix for you! Come after 6pm, with $20 and something to… Read more: Monday night dinner 13th Jan - Down at the Shed
It may only have been the second day of 2025 but Tuesday was as busy as it ever is, particularly preparing for Tawe Nunnugah. Lots of paint was being spread around, flotation cut and bagged, the carpentry tools out, and the sludge gun doing sterling service bogging up any suspicious looking holes and crevices. Few… Read more: Down at the Shed - Monday night dinner: 6th January
First time we have used 2025 in the meal calendar. British it is – plenty of scope there. Bring a course to share, something to drink, and $5 for the kitty after 6pm. Pic from WIkimedia - Rot never sleeps
Neil and Matty G have been hard at work fixing Billie, replacing the bad bits in a rib and planks. - Listen to a tribute to Ruth Young
Martin Riddle was asked by ABC radio for a tribute to Ruth Young, which was broadcast on the breakfast show 31st January. Listen to it >>here<<. - Ruth Young Memorial Service 16th JanuarySuzan Young writes: ‘Most of the local boat and broader Franklin community will have heard by now that Ruth Young passed away late on Christmas Eve. We know she was very much loved and respected for her kindness, wisdom, humour and courage and her significant contributions to this community. We’ll all miss her very much.… Read more: Ruth Young Memorial Service 16th January
- Wanting to borrow: camping equipment
It is the countdown to Tawe Nunnugah, and all those details that have been put off whilst we deal with the big issues now have to be retrieved from under the carpet. One of these details is providing somewhere to sleep for our land based volunteers. We are chasing SMALL TENTS, SLEEPING BAGS an SLEEPING… Read more: Wanting to borrow: camping equipment - Latest from the Festival
The Christmas newsletter is out: read it >>here<<. One of the items is about Sailability. See pic below with a familiar figure waving to us from the back of the boat.
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